1997 Ford Futura Having Fuel Fine On Gas Starts You First Drive Off

1997 FORD FUTURA
245,000 MILES
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FLOWER76
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IM having a fuel problem, but it is fine on gas. It starts ok but when you first drive off it will splutter like it's not getting fuel. Could it be the map sensor
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure with a gauge if its within specs and then clean the MAF sensor and see what happens
Apr 7, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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