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2002 Mustang engine problems?

Old Aug 22, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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My v6 mustang is having some problems. When i turn the car on it shakes and jolts in place. When i shift it into reverse the car seems like it struggles to go but it still does. Also the whole engine is shaking but only in intervals. The engine service soon light just came on I am going to take it in to a mechanic but i would just like to know if anyone out there knows whats going on. Thanks



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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 03:16 AM
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It's either a fuel or spark problem. If one or more of your sparkplugs is fouled, the engine would run roughly and be down on power. This could be either the plugs or coil packs.Or if your fuel filter was clogged, the engine would be fuel-starved, and might behave the same way.Another cause may be dirty fuel that clogged the fuel injectors. You could try buying a can of fuel system cleaner to see if that helps. Good Luck!




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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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i had problems similar to that and it turned out to be the mass air, go to advance auto or auto zone and find out for free
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Take out each spark plug & check their color
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