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2000 Ford Focus Acceleration problem

Tiny
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2000 Ford Focus Engine Size unknown Front Wheel Drive Automatic 62000 miles

2000 Ford Focus ZTS -

Has trouble accelerating ( low acceleration) - using
more gas. Was misfiring but had spark plugs replaced
--Need valve gasket cover replaced as oil is leaking
-- had run it low on gas sometimes and had to use
fuel inj ector cleaner solution but don't know if that
info is uselful. Fuel pump replaced a year ago.
Do I need a compression check? What else?

Carole
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Sunday, February 10th, 2008 AT 10:57 AM

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Tiny
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Is the check engine light on? A compression test isnt a bad idea, although you only have 62,000 on it you never now, maybe it jumped time by a tooth or two! First check the catalytic converter for damage, when the engine was misfiring, it may have ruined the cat.
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