Loss of power when accelerating up a hill

Tiny
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  • 2000 FORD FOCUS
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
The car started a habit of cutting power while accelerating up hill and when I stopped and restarted the car, it runs again for a distance and then repeats it. You feel it losing power and then finally stops. When you rest it for less than a minute and start it again, it runs again and then after a short distance, it repeats the same thing. I have replaced the fuel pump, air flow mass sensor and air filter but the car still has the same problem. What could be the problem with my car? Some advice, will be grateful.
Thursday, December 28th, 2017 AT 11:38 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The first thing I would do is run the codes Here is a guide to help you get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If no codes are present then I would check the catalytic converter here is a guide to help with that as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please run some tests and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken

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Sunday, December 31st, 2017 AT 1:47 PM

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