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1999 Ford Escort stales and lose of power

Tiny
WENDILYN
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 213,000 MILES
I have a 99 ford escort zx2 When I hit the gas pedal from a complete stop the car stales, sometimes. When you excelerate the car runs fine, sometimes. It runs the same whether the tank is full or empty. I am getting stuck in the middle of intersections, please HELP!


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Wendy
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 1:49 PM

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Tiny
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Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging 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.
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