1997 Mercury Sable loses power

1997 MERCURY SABLE
81,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CARITA2021
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I just had a fuel filter replaced on my car after having a problem with it not seeming to get gas. It will run perfectly then for no apparent reason I will have to floor it just to get it to move. After stoping and restarting it will run great again. Then for no reason happen again. It does not stall or conk out. It goes into drive & reverse very smoothly. Any reason for this to happen?
Apr 8, 2010 at 8:51 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
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
Apr 8, 2010 at 6:36 PM
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