1989 Ford Thunderbird car sputter

BRUTER7

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1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
115,000 MILES

When I drive my car it occasionally will sound like it turns off then back on really quick and when it does it the RPM gauge jumps around. The engine is a v-6 supercharged. And then there are also time that I will step on the gas and it wont respond.

Monday, July 26th, 2010 AT 5:27 PM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging etc. Could be caused by one of the following below:

Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed 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.
False air leakage.
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.

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Monday, July 26th, 2010 AT 8:11 PM