Engine not running right and RPMs go up extremely high

2002 FORD MUSTANG
200,000 MILES • 3.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ASHLEY MARTINEZ
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My car has been seeming like the gas is running out and then it will go back to running or sometimes it wont crank at all. then sometimes it will crank just fine, then sound like it's going to keep revving until it blows. My car is dangerously slow. Can you tell me where every sensor and driver module and anything that has to do with the fuel pump is located and how to repair each one instead of having to replace my fuel pump? also i would like an actual image of a 2002 Mustang 5 speeds 3.8 that has everything labeled. Thank you for your help.
Aug 8, 2021 at 12:29 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

Typically when an engine has similar issues you are describing there are some sort of trouble codes.

Is your check engine light one? Here is a guide that will help with getting codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If so do you know what code it is producing?

Usually poor idle is caused by faulty idle air control valve.
Many times just cleaning the IAC valve fixes some of the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-idle-air-control-valve-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

If you let me know little more info, as if you have any trouble codes etc.
I will be able to provide any diagrams you might need.

Thank you.
Aug 9, 2021 at 7:49 AM
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