V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:08 AM
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hi everyone i'm glad to be here but i have a problem i would like to address. I have a 2002 ford mustang 3.8L 5-speed and when i accelerate on it hard it stutters and the hole car shakes. But it works perfect when i don't accelerate to hard on it. has anyone ever have this problem before? any advise to what it might be?
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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Welcome to MF! ... Check out the V6 section!
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Welcome MUSTANG_2002 to MF, from beautiful British Columbia, Canada!

Take a look here: MUSTANG FORUM'S 1994 - 2004 V6 DISCUSSIONS THREAD

You'll get tons of answers to your questions here. Enjoy your stay on MF

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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hello
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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when is the last time the car had a good tune up?
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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thanks everyone turns out i have a exhaust leak on the passenger side. And i just did a tune up also. New plugs with new wires and with a new fuel filter. Going to cost $260.00 for a new exhaust manifold gasket. Thats with labor and tax's. Does this sound about right to you guys?
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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That exhaust leak is probably on the manifold, they commonly leak from the a/c dripping on it and over time it will cause a hole to form.



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