1998 Ford Fiesta loss of power

1998 FORD FIESTA
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MJBOO
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when my fiesta 1.25 zetec gets tro around 4500 rpm it seems to struggle to go anywhere and sounds like it is really strugling
Feb 15, 2010 at 4:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Feb 15, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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