Dirty air filter is the first thing I'd check.
Yes, it sure can.
The most likely cause is a dirty fuel filter that starves the engine.
A vibration in the front end of a Volvo S60 while accelerating is due to imbalanced tires. Swap the tires until the right combination is achieved.
A damaged catalytic converter could cause that.
main shaft bearing
Your front, left or right axle needs to be replaced.
Wheel hubs or bearings or could be the CV shafts.
If your car shakes while accelerating check your motor mounts. Then check your transmission.
There are several things that can cause your 2002 Ford Taurus to hesitate when accelerating. A dirty air filter will cause the problem.
Loss of power when accelerating can be caused by a number of things. A leak in the fuel line or even a bad alternator can cause this.
cavitation is a wonderful dynamic, and should be exploited.
If the chirping noise speeds up as the truck speeds up, check the u-joints in the drive line.