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Tiny
BRADSTURKEY
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  • 2001 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 300,000 MILES
Have not checked fuel pump pressure yet but truck will acelerate on flat or downhill but struggles to climb extended hills when its acelerating it runs normal It starts cutting out spitting spurttering when you take off
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 2:56 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
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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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 4:30 AM

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