Engine idles fine but stumbles on ACC

Tiny
EFLANER4
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  • 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 130,000 MILES
Car starts fine, idles fine when accelerated under load or not under load stumbles and hesitates, eventually comes out of it and runs fine.
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 AT 11:50 AM

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Tiny
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More than likely this is a fuel issue but we need to run through a couple things first to prove this out or find the other possible causes.

We need to start with fuel pressure when you are trying to accelerate. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

If the fuel is ok, then we need to rule out a vacuum leak, and possible air flow sensor (MAF). So here is a guide that will help with a vacuum leak:

https://youtu.be/4ktw1X4W_-k

Below you will find the info on the MAF sensor. I would suggest unplugging it and driving the vehicle. If it seems to do better then I would clean or replace it.

Here is a guide that will show how to replace it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service

Let us know what you find with this and we can go from there.

Thanks
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