When accelerating car hesitates

2005 FORD ESCAPE
125,000 MILES
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FREDKNEIS
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Car hesitates when accelerating. Dealer performed a reprogram per tech service bulletin but no help. 2005 Ford Escape. could it be dirty fuel filter?
Dec 14, 2011 at 5:46 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you need the fuel pressure checked. I would have the long term trims checked to see if it is running to lean.

Roy
Dec 14, 2011 at 6:29 AM
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