lincoln town 98 has trouble

1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CESAR79
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my lincoln 98 town has trouble getting past 30 mph, but almost always won't got past 45 mph, and never past about 55 or 60. I step on the accelerator and nothing happens do you Know what this could be? thank you.
Mar 16, 2011 at 10:15 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be one of the following below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
Mar 17, 2011 at 2:36 AM
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