poor acceleration

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RMK74
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I have a 1995 ford Taurus, 117,000 mi. OKAY! I'm going to post this question one more time and see if ANYONE can shed some light-when ever I get to around 40 m.ph. the car seems to get sluggish and the engine gets louder and there's some vibration. Also the accelerator peddle is sticky no matter what speed I go. The problem seems to worsen when I drive the car for a long period of time. Here's what I have had done so far to no avail-
*Three new tires and alignment
*fuel induction service
*new spark plugs
*new air filter
*fuel filter was just replaced last july
*new fuel tank and filler pipe (not to fix problem but it needed it)
*fuel injecton flush (suggested by dealership)
*my last oil change was only 1500 mi's ago

Two mechanics have driven it the last month and say it's fine
My husband drove it; thinks it's my imagination, but I know how my car is supposed to run and it isn't performing like it should. I know it is an old car but something has to be wrong with it. The only other thing I can think of is the transmission, but it's shifting okay. Sorry for the novel, but I'm at my wits end!!
May 13, 2006 at 5:51 PM
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LOSONE
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It soulds like a classis catalytic converter problem. The sound is the key. Take it to a garage where they have a exhaust pressure and emissions tester and see if the engine has restricted exhaust flow. I'll bert that your engine temp is a bit higher also.

One time on a long trip across the desert it happened to me between Eli and Reno Nevada. I beat on the bottom of the converter breaking up some of the inside material. It worked for me until I got to Reno and had it replaced. Good luck
May 13, 2006 at 6:39 PM
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RMK74
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Hey, thanks! I did have my exhaust system replaced in December; do you think they would have replaced the Cat.converter too? If not that could very well be the problem. and yes my temp does get slightly above normal half-way through the trip and then goes back down. I'll have it checked out. Thanks again.
May 13, 2006 at 6:55 PM
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