2001 Ford Mustang Just Read Your Engine Runs Rough Misfires Article Very

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UASUNBUNNY
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Just read your "engine runs rough or misfires" article; very informative. My vehicle has these symptoms more often when the outside temp is warmer and/or during long distances. Low fuel level tends to amplify the problems also. Occasionally when I accelerate quickly the vehicle revs but doesn't seem to be able to get into gear and/or revs too high before up-shifting. This is fairly uncommon but the low power, jerking & sputtering during acceleration have become almost daily occurrences. Throwing a code but I cannot remember what it is: something to do with a possible O2 sensor & it was coming from only one of the banks. Sounds like I'm insane but believe me, I am very good at paying attention to intermittent issues in order to provide information to repair them. Please help!!
Mar 5, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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we eed the code number.

check the trans fluid. beyond that you may need a test drive from a trans shop to see if that is the issue.

when was the last time you changed plugs/wires/coils??

Roy
Mar 5, 2013 at 4:04 PM
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UASUNBUNNY
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I will take it over to O'Reilly's to have the code pulled again. The previous owner had done the spark plugs just before selling it to me which was a year ago. The transmission fluid seems fine. It is a very oddly intermittent problem occurring. I thought trans too but it's very rare and it only happens when the car is acting up. When it is cooler the car runs fine and I have no shifting problems. Forgot to tell you that I do have an exhaust leak but find it hard to believe this is all from that but what do I know?!
Mar 5, 2013 at 4:08 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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when did you service the trans last????

what motor???

Roy
Mar 5, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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