Sluggish no power?

Tiny
TONYLL
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  • 1997 FORD F-150
  • 4.2L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Starts and runs. Once it warms upon acceleration acts like it has no power at normal take off. But can give it a lot of throttle and will it will go. And about every 3 or 4 weeks it will foul out plugs 1, 2, and 3 on passenger side.
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 AT 6:01 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, this is telling us you may have a catalytic converter on the that is clogged on the passenger side. Here is a guide to help test it to help confirm the issue.

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

You may have a fuel pressure regulator that has gone bad, I would remove the vacuum line to see if there is fuel present and if so replace the regulator. Here is the location in the images below, also I would scan the truck for codes and go over these guides as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 AT 1:04 PM

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