2002 Ford Ranger loses speed going uphill

108,320 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOESHELL
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when going uphills it loses power engine revs up but truch slows down and also if air on it will put out hot air untill truck is back to normal or over hill
Aug 28, 2010 at 3:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock 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 it.
Aug 29, 2010 at 8:07 PM
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