my car sputters on accelaeration

1999 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FATSO
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my 1999 ford escort sputters on acceleratoin spark plugs are good wires are good replaced fuel filter and still sputters on acceleration
Feb 11, 2011 at 3:50 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be one of the following below -check and test:

Oxygen sensors.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
Feb 11, 2011 at 5:48 AM
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