No power when accelerating

2003 FORD EXPEDITION
136,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEASHABABY
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My brother gave me the vehicle listed above. he had taken apart the vacuum hoses and lost them, the hoses he got I put in the best I could it starts and drives but not getting power when i step on the gas like it's clogged or something. could it be the hoses because they're random?
Jan 30, 2021 at 11:53 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The hoses can be an issue. When you drive it, are there any noises or smells you notice? Anytime someone mentions a power loss as you described, I think the catalytic converter is plugged. Take a look through this link and let me know if the symptoms seem to mirror what is described:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

Let me know.
Joe
Jan 31, 2021 at 7:39 AM
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