Poor acceleration

2000 FORD FOCUS
4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GARY.CARLSON
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Ford Focus 2000 Zetec has poor to nonexistent acceleration when the throttle pedal is pressed about 1/3 of the way down. On level ground it accelerates slowly then runs fine. On a hill, or trying to start quickly from a standstill, or using cruise control "Resume," the engine just dogs down. Doesn't seem dependent on the gear (manual) or the engine RPMs.
Feb 22, 2011 at 9:40 PM
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BLACKOP555
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do them rpms climb fine just vehicle isnt going anywhere or rpms and vehicle slowly dog up to speed? have you noticed a decrease in gas mileage when this started. also how many miles are on it. and you say 1/3 throttle. what if you had wide open throttle. or half throttle.

thanks for your patience
Feb 22, 2011 at 10:48 PM
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