1998 Ford Escort gas

1998 FORD ESCORT
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LLEVIJONES
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my car has a problem when i try to go it acts like its not getting enough gas and it barly runs wen i get past a half tank of gas. wat do you think it is?
Mar 6, 2010 at 2:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hesitating,lack of acceleration,bogging,chugging etc. could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
Mar 6, 2010 at 6:14 PM
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