Loss of power, hesitation, rough idle?

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BMRFIXIT
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Check for codes I would suspect fuel pump
Should check it for tune up and also check fuel pressure and flow
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:35 AM (Merged)
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RICK44129
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Before the engines Temp reaches normal, the Car drives Wonderful (3.8l v6) accelerates as it is supposed to, but once it warms up, no matter how hard I accelerate it accels as if im only pressing the gas a a tiny bit, I have replaced the Throttle position sensor, (it was driving fine after replaceing it even after warmup, until the next day, it was back to problematic) fuel pump, plugs, wires, distributer cap and rotor, neutral safety switch. This issue is also causeing my MPG to suffer drastically, getting about 9 mpg, But only when the car is warm. I took it to a couple repair shops, but after telling them the issue, they turned down the buisness, seems no one even wants to LOOK at it.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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Has anyone performed a back pressure test on the exhaust when it was hot?
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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No. But that sounds like a very good idea. I will try get it tested asap.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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I think so let me know what you find.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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It has been a very long time, I finally got the money for the cats, and o2 sensors, my cats were mostly clogged, but, the acceleration problem is still there, even tho the car feels alot better, and the gas milage raised a bit, but it still is not good. A recent update is , I acceled full throttle so show someone how it accels so bad, and it jumped like as if I was letting go of the throttle or somethingthen violently smashign the throttle, (which sounds like TPS but I changed that already)
i DID need cats, so im glad I changed them, but this issue is eating me alive. Im mainly worried about my new cats, wondering if this issue is the reason my cats got clogged up. Telling the computer to dump too much fuel in cylinder
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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Has anyone done a Injector balance test?Or tested the coolant temp sensor?
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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I was on my way home from work. I take highways for about half the commute. It ran fine then. When I started on the local roads, 1 was only able to make it go 20-25 mph, and that was while pushing the engine. I could move the Sshifter without a problem, just thre engine itself won't shift.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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I have a 1995 ford taurus GL with 116,000 mi. I think I've posted about this before, but I've tried several repairs and nothing has helped (enough.) Here's the deal-when I press the gas I feel resistance in the peddle and it seems I have to keep pressing it. There is no loss of power; it's not an electrical problem (I don't think.) I've had a spark plugs replaced, fuel induction, new tires, left outer tie-rod replaced, an alignment, the air filter replaced, and the peddle lubricated. These things have helped alittle but the problem is still happening and seems to be getting worse. My gas mileage seems to be deteriating and I occasionally smell gas, especially shortly after I have filled the tank and then driven. Also, The temp guage occasionally reads slightly above normal when I go 40+ mph. Any help would be greatly appreciated![/I]
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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PEPPERMRJ
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All that is left is to check the throttle cable itself.

The gas smell could be a detached hose from the evap canister. Any engine lights?

Check for fuel leaks along the line, by the filter, and tank.

Good luck and let us know. :)
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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My transmission will not shift into second gear. I checked the fluid and it was fine I also changed the filter. What could cause the transmission not to shift? It will still go, but not over 35 mph.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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Suspect internal tranny failure
check for codes
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
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Not only do we need to check for codes but I would suggest we check the fluid pressure. It sounds like there is either a leak internally not allowing the vehicle to shift or the fluid pump is failing.

Here is a flow chart that will help with this. Let us know what you find. Thanks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 AT 2:02 PM
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DES232323
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When I take off my car has little power it surges. It seems to get worse when ac is on. Ive replaced egr pressure sensor that melted replace mass air flow. When cold first running runs good after while when driven awhile has problems. Car idles fine no stalling just when taking off no power have to floor it to move. No codes for items only code for egr pressure sensor which melted. Thank you.
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 AT 11:38 AM (Merged)
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Hello .. thanks for the donation. much appreciated

I would have a transmission shop look at the vehicle, sounds like you may have a bad torque convertor or possibly burned clutches inside the transmission !


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_AAA2_1179.png

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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 AT 11:38 AM (Merged)
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DES232323
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Hello,

Thanks for the info we had transmission replaced last year. It only started to act up after we had a fuel system cleaning just other day. Transmission shifts good. Any other possible repairs? Replaced one 02 sensor because broken. Bad cata conveter? Or egr valve? But no codes for those.

Thank you again

Mr. Sanders
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 AT 11:38 AM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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Try removing and checking/cleaning the TPS

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
TP sensor monitors throttle plate opening. Its signal to the PCM is proportional to throttle plate opening angle. The TP sensor signal affects air/fuel ratio, injector timing, idle speed, EGR flow and ignition timing. The TP sensor is mounted on throttle body, at throttle plate rod.
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