1991 Ford Tempo possible fuel pump problem

1991 FORD TEMPO
22 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CMSUSTUD
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My tempo roughly starts by pressing the gas peddle down and in order to drive it you must keep pressing the gas. I have changed the fuel filter. Someone I knew stated it could be the fuel pump. Could this be correct?
If so, how much is it to fix it usually?
Apr 16, 2008 at 4:02 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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I would suspect a vacuum leak or stuck idle control valve

clean throttle plate and or replace idle valve
make sure no vacuum leak and PCV valve ok
Apr 16, 2008 at 10:53 PM
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