no power when accelerating

1994 Ford "Exploder", 130,000 miles, 4.0; 6cyl.; fuel injection, manual transmission, no strange noises, no leaks anywhere, oil changes every 2000 miles, tune-ups twice a year

Parts replaced: thermostat *about 1year and a half ago; battery *2 years ago

Problem: Upon acceleration, as to get out into traffic, the engine bogs down and there is no power, it does not go at all. If I let up on the gas a bit, acceleration picks up, but it takes about 100 yards to pick up good speed.

Another problem: Don't know if it is related or not. It takes two or three tries to get it cranked from a cold start This happens all the time, doesn't matter what the temp is outside.

Can you help?

Thank you,

"Susie" the

 

Possible fuel filter problem.Also may want to tune her up if you haven't lately(plugs,cap,rotor button,etc.)

 

Sorry,didn't notice the tune ups twice a year.Some shops though call a tune up just changing the plugs so you might check the other items mentioned.

 

Thanks Fordtech. Picked up a fuel filter today, now I just have to figure out how to change it. Just kidding. I have a book that shows it all.

If there is a book about it, I can fix it!!!

Thanks again,
********GOD BLESS AMERICA***********

"Susie" the

 

No Problem.Hopefully it will work.Good luck

 

Ckeck to see if you have oil in your intake hose.If you do clean the wire in the mass air flow sensor with a little carb cleaner.You may also have a plugged converter.But try the fuel filter as fordtech suggested first.At you mileage I would also check fuel pressure the pump may be getting tired.

 

I had the same problem with my truck, try getting your timining checked, when I got mine fixed, my truck ran smooth. It actaully went somewhere when I pressed the gas pedal.