2003 Ford Taurus accelleration

2003 FORD TAURUS
63,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FAVRE
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when car reaches 3000 rpms it begins to jerk badly and you can hear a clicking noise under the hood. Changed plugs and fuel filter. only happens when driving not when idling. Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Oct 31, 2010 at 8:25 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,jerking,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
Nov 2, 2010 at 2:27 AM
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