Engine problems bucking, loss of power?

Tiny
JAMESDUPONT
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  • 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 265,000 MILES
Be running great then goes to crap. Suddenly when u accel, she'll break down bucking, loss of power, motor be misfiring, and will vibrate. Next day she good for awhile then goes back to crapping out. Then later all good again. Have new fuel injectors, spark plugs and rail, replaced throttle position sensor, maps heat sensor, have checked several times for vaccun leaks, replaced trans mount, u joints, replaced main cat, when run codes, one time nothing, then next day misfire on 3, next day it'll show throttle position sensor which a new one had been put earlier that which at that time ran great for 50 miles then crapped. This has cost me money, time, not having transportation, stress and down right ugly. This jeep has ran great and does not even burn any oil. I need help finding problem
Friday, January 9th, 2026 AT 7:26 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen big problems with the crankshaft angle sensor going bad which will cause these problems will no codes, there is a slight chance the fuel pump is going out as well but the crankshaft sensor is easier and cheaper. Also, make sure the battery ground-to-chassis cable (smaller) is good and connected. Here is the location of the sensor which is I on the transmission bellhousing on the driver side, I would swap it out first. Check out the images (below). Please upload an image or a short video in your response, so I can see what's going on. Ken
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Friday, January 9th, 2026 AT 10:34 AM

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