Sputters/stalls on start up and acceleration

2001 MERCURY VILLAGER
180,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DON COOK2
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Sputters/stalls when accelerator is first applied and on startup like there is too little gas. Runs okay after you pump the gas and get it going. It is getting worse.
Nov 5, 2017 at 8:59 AM
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It sounds like the engine is misfiring have you installed new spark plugs or had a tune up lately? If not lets start with these three guides to help us get going in the right direction to get your car fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

and

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Please let us know.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 6, 2017 at 2:28 PM