Smoking and stalling at low speeds?

1999 FORD RANGER
138,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JERROD7984
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When I start my truck listed above xlt model, it has a rough idle and smokes for a few minutes. After it gets to operating temperature it smooths out and quits smoking but doesn't have much power on the road and when you're coming to a stop it starts jumping stalling and lunging and sometimes shuts off as you accelerate.
Aug 9, 2023 at 9:35 AM
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I would start by replacing the fuel filter, here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

and this video can help as well:

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

Please go over this guide if the fuel filter is new:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

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Aug 10, 2023 at 8:40 AM
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