acceleration problems

2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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SOUJLAH98
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I have a 2001 Lincoln Cartier L, as I am driving and i reach 40mph-50mph my car starts to give a pull or kind of stall. When i press on the gas pedal it returns to regular acceleration. Any suggestions?
Mar 29, 2011 at 4:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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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 29, 2011 at 4:13 AM
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