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1988 Ford Telstar Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Spark.
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Asked on February 11, 2011

Ford Telstar Sensor Problem

Engine lags and seems under powered ,starved for fuel and runs ruff at take-off but runs ok (little smoke) when in park
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Replied on February 11, 2011

Do you have a check engine light on and when was the last tune-up?

Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating********,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.

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