2001 Ford Focus Hesitates After Stop

2001 FORD FOCUS
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well, my car was acting like it needed new spark plugs...so i changed them. Now my car will run fine till i stop. then when i press the gas pedal it wont go at all for a few seconds then it starts going. Anyone know whats going on? if you can understand what im trying to say...
May 26, 2007 at 1:53 PM
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Were the plugs gapped properly? Are you sure the plug wires are seated on the plugs all the way? Could one of the plugs have cracked while installing, like a hairline crack that's hard to see? Is the service engine light on. If so, get it scanned for trouble codes. Also check all of the vacuum lines for leaks,cracks or maybe one was dislodged when changing the plugs.
May 26, 2007 at 3:36 PM

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Verify spark plug gap, fully seated plug wires, and plugs for hairline cracks. Scan for trouble codes if the service engine light is on, and inspect vacuum lines for leaks, cracks, or lines dislodged during the plug change.

Conversation Summary

A 2001 Ford Focus ran as if it needed spark plugs, but after the plugs were replaced it hesitates for a few seconds when the gas pedal is pressed after a stop, then accelerates. The expert advised checking plug gap, wire seating, possible cracked plugs, trouble codes, and vacuum lines.

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