Rough driving and acceleration

2000 FORD CONTOUR
106,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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STACY YOUNG RICHARDSON
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My bi fuel car was idling rough so changed fuel filter and plugs, now it is barely accelerating on take off running rough and cutting out on inclines.
Mar 11, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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It sounds like you may have a fuel pump going out. check fuel pressure with a gauge and check for a vacuum leak. auto parts rent the gauge you may have low fuel pressure as it sure sounds like it.

See link.

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


Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
Mar 12, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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