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1987 Ford Taurus

Tiny
IRON2Y
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  • 1987 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 94,000 MILES
I have an 87 Taurus that was stored for about 6 months. I notice that when I accelerate it sometimes will buck and backfire a few times before speeding up. I replaced the plugs with OEM Motorcraft but that didn't help.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Harry
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010 AT 1:39 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Check the fuel for water and other contaminates. Check fuel filter and pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_video/test_fuel_injection_pressure.htm
Go here and checkout our video.
Check for any codes and post here, Here's how:

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