1998 Ford Escort hesitation

1998 FORD ESCORT
210,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KELLYDEGELIA
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My car just recently started hesitating when I would start to take off from a stop. Only done it a couple of times and then its fine on other times. Also I can smell an exhaust smell inside the car at times. Could this be an exhaust leak that is causing both of these problems?
Feb 18, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi kellydegelia, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Hesistating/Jerking/lacking acceleration-Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensors.
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.
Feb 18, 2010 at 8:26 AM
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