2001 Ford Mustang

KIMBURLEE

MEMBER
2001 FORD MUSTANG
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
60,000 MILES

I have a 2001 mustang. My car seems like its not getting enough gas. The other day I was driving to work and noticed that when I would try to give it gas it seems it didnt wanna go. Or accelerate. But it idels fine, so after work I thought maybe I had gotten some bad gas, with the recent flooding I was thinking oh man maybe I got gas that had water in it. So I got a fuel cleaner to eliminate water in gas tank. When you first take off its okay but then when u try to get car above 40 45 mph it acts as if its not getting gas and it doesnt wanna go sluggish, so on my way home from work I was having to go up a hill to get home and my check engine light came on for the 1st time. I just had the fuel filter replaced and oil change lube filter 2 weeks ago. And I have that done religiously. Could there be something wrong with fuel pump or fuel injectors? The check engine light has remained on so I decided not to drive until I have it looked at.

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MERLIN2021

MECHANIC
17,250 POSTS

https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_video/test_fuel_injection_pressure.htm
Grab a test gauge at Autozone, you put a deposit on it, when you return it, they give it back. have the codes read, Autozone does it free, Post the results with the code number(s). Even if the service engine light is not on, there should be freeze frame data stored.
If it won't make it to Autozone, buy a cheap scanner, they can be had for 30-40 dollars, a good investment, since they cover all cars sold in the USA from 96 on...
If it's missfire or lean codes, and the fuel pressure tests low, you need the pump. 55-60 psi, but have a look at our video first.