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22-09-2013, 11:26 PM
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Hi everyone,
I am hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction. I have looked briefly at some of the recent threads but haven't seen this specific problem. Apologies if it has come up before. I recently bought a Probe with a 2.5l engine and 4 sp auto. When the fuel tank is over 1/2 full, it runs beautifully. Below 1/2 tank is begins to cut out, first on left hand turns then as the tank gets lower on right turns as well; when it gets below 1/4 tank, it bucks on accelleration in a straight line. I suspected it might be a fuel pickup problem but when running at 60km/h even at low fuel, it accellerates without problem. I do occasionally have the check engine light come on, but I'm led to believe this is related to emission controls on the car rather than to this problem. Has anyone experienced this sort of problem? Can anyone give me a clue as to what it might be? |
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24-09-2013, 06:48 AM
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Worn fuel pump?
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24-09-2013, 01:21 PM
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IMHO there are two probable causes 1: You have a vacuum leak somewhere in the system (in my case it was a cracked hose connector that some electrical tape fixed) or 2: It is a faulty fuel pump in which case it will need to be replaced (an expensive option)..
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26-09-2013, 07:07 AM
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How old are the plug leads? I had the hesitate issues but not related to the fuel issues you seem to be having.
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2017 Mustang Lightening Blue, Cobb Intercooler, CAI, AccessPort, Turbo Blanket & V2 Exhaust, Mishimoto Down-Pipe & Overflow Tank, GFB DV+, Custom CRD Tune. Ford Performance Short Throw Shifter & Strut Brace. DBA T3 Brakes & Pads. Braided Brake Lines. H&R Coilovers. Anderson CF Track Pack Spoiler & Tailgate Panel. Blue CF/Leather Steering Wheel. |
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Engine Cuts out, bucks on accelleration
Linear Mode
