Loss of power

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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By nature, the AC does place an additional load on the engine. However, I have seen cases where the AC compressor was in the process of locking up which added more of a load. It could be something like that. Are any strange sounds coming from the compressor?

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Monday, November 5th, 2018 AT 5:09 PM (Merged)

CHEVY5522

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Yes a heavy whining when acceleration happens.

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Monday, November 5th, 2018 AT 5:09 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Is it coming from the compressor? If so, it is most likely going bad or there is a bearing issue with it.

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Monday, November 5th, 2018 AT 5:09 PM (Merged)

MSDEE03

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My 2003 Ford Explorer just went from 45 miles and the acceleration went down to nothing and then just stopped. I'm not sure what happened. First it started to make a noise like something was loose. Could this be the fuel injector?

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 4:23 AM

KEN L

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Hello,

This sounds like you have a catalytic converter that has fallen apart internally. To be sure here is a guide top help confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Does the engine start and idle? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.