When shifting sputters and lunges

Tiny
OLDSCHOOL57
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  • 1996 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Car has replacement used engine runs great except when the car shifts and it doesn't matter which gear, it lugs and lunges like it was a standard shifting car with a rookie on the clutch. It doesn't do it so bad if you are accelerating quickly. It idles fine doesn't miss otherwise.
Friday, February 15th, 2019 AT 9:58 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

I have seen the MAF sensor go out causing this problem. here is a guide to help walk you through the replacement with diagrams below to show you on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-maf

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 10:36 AM

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