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(Message started by: lleewar on Aug 2^nd, 2009, 1:19pm)

Title: pulling back/smoothness going
Post by lleewar on Aug 2^nd, 2009, 1:19pm

Hi There. It sometimes feels while driving, that the car is pulling back slightly like an on/off effect and not feeling as smooth as it should. It goes when you take your foot off of the accelerator. Any ideas??

Title: Re: pulling back/smoothness going
Post by Snoopy on Aug 2^nd, 2009, 5:38pm

Engine and mileage would help .. PLEASE

Title: Re: pulling back/smoothness going
Post by lleewar on Aug 2^nd, 2009, 5:45pm

Hi. Sorry it's a 2.0 '95 ultima with 145000

Title: Re: pulling back/smoothness going
Post by Bikerdon on Aug 2^nd, 2009, 10:45pm

Hi, that's like one of the symptoms my 2.0 had when the catalytic convertor was blocking up, worth checking the fuel and air filters first though, also try giving the MAF a clean.

Title: Re: pulling back/smoothness going
Post by big_timer on Aug 3^rd, 2009, 8:54am

my car seemed to hesitate like the way you describe sometimes.especially when you put the boot down.i think im going to need a new coil pack soon.i think that they are breaking down under load(accelerating)i think thats your problem

Title: Re: pulling back/smoothness going
Post by gozz on Aug 3^rd, 2009, 9:30am

llewar.
You could indeed have a failing coil pack as big_timer says,but have you ever put new spark plugs in ?
GOZZ.

Title: Re: pulling back/smoothness going
Post by lleewar on Aug 6^th, 2009, 7:38pm

Hi, No1. Air filter OK, No2. Maf new but cleaned anyway. No3. Bought the car recently so do not know much history of work done. Will check spark plugs and coil pack, whatever and where ever that is. I would be grateful if someone could tell me what I should be looking for. Also catalytic convertor cleaning???? Thanks in advance

Title: Re: pulling back/smoothness going
Post by Simmo on Aug 6^th, 2009, 9:21pm

Read This article (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/dohcloom.htm) which will show you where the coil packs are. One coil serves two plugs. The pack sits on one plug and a lead connects to the other plug. ;)