What makes a 89 bronco with 5.0 pop and backfire when accelerating hard?
1989 FORD BRONCO
91,000 MILES
CODY6384
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Bronco backfires when accelerating hard and seems hesitant
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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timing is the first thing to come to mind. if it is retarded, it will do this. also, check the distributor as the shaft bushing could be worn moving the timing all over the place.