1993 Ford Aerostar Engine Sputtering

1993 FORD AEROSTAR
127,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OREGONIANMILLER
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My engine sputters like it is only running on two or three cylinders. Trouble making it up hills and with lots of weight. Anybody have an idea?
Sep 5, 2010 at 7:49 PM
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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.
False air leakage.
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.
Sep 5, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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