Loss of power while driving

Tiny
CINDY SHIRLEY
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  • 2004 FORD EXPLORER
  • 0.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,408 MILES
While driving loses power doesn't matter if the engine is hot or cold, but idles fine.
Thursday, March 19th, 2020 AT 3:18 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,355 POSTS
Hi,

Is there anything that seems to cause it? Any strange noises or rattles? My first thought is a catalytic partially plugged. Take a look through these and let me know if they seem to mirror what you experience:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Let me know.

Joe
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Thursday, March 19th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM

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