2000 Ford Focus Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pressure, Check engine light.
Mileage: 143,000 miles.
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.
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.
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
Replied on February 25, 2012
How do I check fuel pressure? I have a check engine light. It doesn't come on.
Replied on February 25, 2012
You need a fuel pressure tester and hook it up to the fuel test port