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1996 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Engine performance, Four wheel drive.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 27, 2009

1996 Ford F150 loses power and surges

Engine Performance problem
1996 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 230000 miles

Truck runs good at times but at times loses power and surges.
Avatar Asked by rsolar

Answer

Replied on February 27, 2009



Hello,

Is your engine light on? if so have codes pulled.

Check fuel pressure.

When was last fuel filter change.

Check for Vacuum Leaks.

Check for Plugged Exhaust.

Test for Weak Ignition Spark or Failing System.

Check for Automatic Transmission Clutch Slippage.

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Tiny Answered by obxautomedic (expert)
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