why cant i get more fuel to a running engine( only 1 mph)

2000 FORD TAURUS
12,000 MILES
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DPMEYERS1
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the car stalled on highway after a few minutes it restarted but i could only get it to barely move and barely keep rpms up . i did replace fuel filter and there were no warning lights lit, but the check engine light is lit
Oct 16, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the check engine light is on, you need to have the computer scanned for trouble codes. It will direct you to the problem.
Oct 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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DPMEYERS1
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the engine light was lit previous to the car stalling(2 monthes)the car,before it stalled idled slow when cold.i have to keep gas pedal floored to maintain 450 rpm and the car barely moves
Oct 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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It could be a throttle position sensor, engine misfire, major vacuum leak, fuel pressure issue... Without having the computer scanned, it becomes a guessing game. When it is scanned, it should identify trouble codes. From that, one can determine where the problem is coming from.
Oct 16, 2011 at 6:23 PM
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