Stalling when accelerating

2008 FORD ESCAPE
185,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHIBUZO ANEKWE
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My car stalls whenever I am accelerating and thereafter stabilizes. The most painful part is that it cannot move up on a slightly hilly road. The acceleration drops so bad that a man running alongside my car ran past the vehicle. Note that the acceleration stabilizes on a normal road. Please what do I do?
Oct 26, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge first auto parts rent it. see link
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Oct 26, 2016 at 11:04 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi CHIBUZO,

If you decide you would like to conduct the scan yourself here is a link to an article that features written step by step instructions and pictures explaining how to do the scan yourself, also I have included a link to our YouTube channel with a how to video on code scanning.

This is applicable even if your check engine light is not on.

Most scanners are inexpensive to purchase, you can purchase one online from sites like Amazon.com

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

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

Once you have the codes please get back to us so that we can further assist you. We are always happy to help.

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.com.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Oct 28, 2016 at 8:09 AM
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