1989 Ford Thunderbird car sputter

1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUTER7
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when i drive my car it occasionally will sound like it turns off then back on really quick and when it does it the RPM gauge jumps around. the engine is a v-6 supercharged. and then there are also time that i will step on the gas and it wont respond.
Jul 26, 2010 at 5:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below:

Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed 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.
Jul 26, 2010 at 8:11 PM