Accelerating

Tiny
JAZMATTJACE
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  • 1997 FORD RANGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 138,000 MILES
I have 97 Ford ranger when driving after sixty mph it struggles to go any faster and my foot is all the way down on the pedal and struggles going up hill. It drives fine until I get to sixty mph but I have to press down harder or all the way down on the pedal too speed up
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 AT 4:03 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
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 it and keep testing.
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Thursday, February 24th, 2011 AT 4:47 AM

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