engine problem ?

2005 FORD FOCUS

137,000 MILES

ESTHER9COOPER

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hi could you tell me what may be wrong with my car it has been staggering when accelerated and going uphill so I need to accelerate harder in a lower gear and is getting noticeably worse within last few weeks. Today the check engine light flashed for a few seconds

Jun 23, 2012 at 2:50 PM

KHLOW2008

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You need to have a scan performed to retrieve thr trouble codes for the MIL flashing and proceed from there.

Most parts stores provides free scanning services.

If no trouble codes are present, then you need to check for poor ground circuit connections.

Jun 23, 2012 at 2:58 PM

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