mach 1 issues
#1
mach 1 issues
Hello I just purchased a used 2003 mach 1 with 70k miles and the car at first felt like a 4 cylinder honda.. no kidding. The car kept bogging out when i would press the gas pedal more then half way and I could feel the motor vibrating and the shaker was just going crazy moving left to right. So i figured it was misfiring/detonation. I replaced all 8 spark plugs (pretty easy to install) with OEM FORD plugs and that helped my issue about 80%.. the car feels much more powerful, but its still bogging out.. especially when im cruising in the freeway I cant really put my foot on the pedal in 5th gear.. i usually have to downshift to 4th gear so the car doesn't bog out. Any other suggestions? I bought the car off a dumba$$ lady that did nothing but oil changes. The TOB is also making some nasty crunchy sound, but as soon as i put my foot on the clutch the sound goes away.. any suggestions on a daily driver clutch thats a bit beefier then oem? as far as the bogging should i replace the fuel filter and coil packs along with a new air filter? The car isn't throwing any codes at the moment..phew.
#2
What do you mean by bogging down? I try to keep my RPM's at least at 1500 if I'm cruising in 5th gear, and that isnt hard to do with 4.10's. Take it into a trustworthy mechanic if you think there is a problem. I would probably do all the normal stuff if I know the car has been neglected like change all your fluids, filters, etc. Is the car modded in any way? If so, maybe you need a tune. And remember premium fuel only!
#3
What do you mean by bogging down? I try to keep my RPM's at least at 1500 if I'm cruising in 5th gear, and that isnt hard to do with 4.10's. Take it into a trustworthy mechanic if you think there is a problem. I would probably do all the normal stuff if I know the car has been neglected like change all your fluids, filters, etc. Is the car modded in any way? If so, maybe you need a tune. And remember premium fuel only!
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EDIT: holy crap gas is expensive where you live, and welcome to the Mach family.
#8
She used 89 the whole 70k miles??? If so, that's definitly what's caused the issue. Before you start spending $ on the process of elimination parts, take the car to a Ford dealership and have a Ford mechanic check out the entire car from top to bottom. You'll thank yourself for it.
EDIT: holy crap gas is expensive where you live, and welcome to the Mach family.
EDIT: holy crap gas is expensive where you live, and welcome to the Mach family.