2001 Ford Focus engine jerks while driving

2001 FORD FOCUS
70,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JESUSYANEZ
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while driving my ford focus, it jerks. Almost a stutter but not quite. the fuel filter was changed about 4 years ago. I gave the car a tuneup when this first started to happen but it did not fix the issue.
Feb 8, 2010 at 7:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor
Catalytic converter
Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)
Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Cap and rotor

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Feb 8, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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