1995 ford explorer sport spitting and sputtering on take off then smmoths out no check engine light is on

1995 FORD EXPLORER
250,000 MILES
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SJSULLIVAN
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started two days ago spitting and sputtering while idling the battery gauge goes up and down while its doing this when you take off it smooths out until the next stop. no check engine light has come on and the only thing ive tried so far is fuel injector cleaner
Apr 6, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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HMAC300
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check fuel pressure , battery condition and charging system.
Apr 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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DJCL
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I would still check for codes check charging system. You could try un pluging the alternator to see if it runs better
Apr 6, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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