1998 mercury villager

1998 MERCURY VILLAGER
175,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BARRTRUDY@YAHOO.COM
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my van will start,then after a few minutes, it spits and sputters. then stalls. I changed the gas filter..
Jan 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM
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Do you have a check engine light on and when was the last tune-up?

Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating********,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by 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 14, 2011 at 6:37 AM