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2000 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pressure, Check engine light.
Mileage: 143,000 miles.

Asked on February 24, 2012

I have a 2000 Ford Focus ZTS. When I step on the gas my car sputers or jerks and its difficult to speed up.

When I step on the gas my car sputters or jerks and its hard to speed up.
I recently changed the air filter, fuel filter, tune up, and I add fuel injector cleaner when I fill up. The problem still exists. I just had the tune up today and driving back home it did it again. What do you think? Thanks.
Avatar Asked by kmwheatley

Answer

Replied on February 25, 2012

Do you have a check engine light?

Check the fuel pressure if okay go to this links: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates and http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 25, 2012

How do I check fuel pressure? I have a check engine light. It doesn't come on.

Tiny Response from kmwheatley
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Replied on February 25, 2012

You need a fuel pressure tester and hook it up to the fuel test port

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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