Sluggish on take off

1995 FORD BRONCO
26,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASON2013
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When I take off from a stop the truck is sluggish until around twenty five to thirty mph. Checked fuel pressure and everything fuel system related all is good. Had a tune up done. New ECM due to other issues. Do not get any codes. So I am stumped.
Aug 28, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the catalytic converter is partially plugged. Here is a guide to help confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 30, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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