Acceleration problems

Tiny
CAMILLE
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 139,000 MILES
When I accelerate, it seems the car wants to stall.
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 9:23 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Could be one of the following below -check and test:

Oxygen sensors.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 10:31 PM

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