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Sounds to me like you have dirty fuel injectors or you have a clogged fuel filter. Try some fuel injection cleaner and replace the fuel filter. It's under the rear passenger side of the car. I have the same car. Good luck!
AnswerIn addition to the good answer above, the transmission may be slipping. First check your transmission's fluid level and quality (run the engine for about 15 minutes to get the Transmission Fluid hot, then while the engine is running, check the transmission fluid dipstick--don't check the fluid while the engine is off or cold, since you won't get the proper reading). Wipe some of the dipstick's fluid onto a white paper towel or rag to check its color. If your transmission fluid level is low, check for causes of leakage (usually a bad gasket on the transmission pan and/or the transmission side cover) and get this fixed. In the meantime, top off the transmission fluid to give you some protection against outright transmission failure caused by low fluid. If the fluid's color isn't good (a nice translucent red, instead of dark), drain and replace the transmission fluid, and see if that helps. If it doesn't help entirely, put a bottle of transmission fluid enhancer into the transmission, like Lubegard red or Lucas Transmission Fix. It's cheaper than a transmission rebuild, and temporarily fixed my 1994 Taurus's transmission slipping (ran fine for a year, and now it's back to slipping). Don't use a fluid that contains Teflon, since that can clog some of the tiny channels in a transmission, and its filter.
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What would cause a 2004 Ford Taurus to hesitate and jerk during acceleration?
You must run the OBD codes to find out for sure, but sounds like a faulty ignition module or a plugged fuel filter
2001 Taurus is misfiring Mechanic says the coil pack needs to be replaced - does this sound right?
Bad ignition coil will cause engine to sputter and hesitate on acceleration.
What causes a 1995 Buick Lesabre to hesitate during acceleration?
A bad o2 sensor can cause this problem in a car. A bad fuel pump, fuel filter or fuel line will also cause hesitation during acceleration.
What would cause my1995 Toyota Previa to hesitate during acceleration with no power?
Start at the fuel filter. It may be clogged.
What would cause a 2002 Ford Taurus hesitating when accelerating?
There are several things that can cause your 2002 Ford Taurus to hesitate when accelerating. A dirty air filter will cause the problem.
What would cause a 2004 mercury sable hesitate and jerk during acceleration?
Replace the spark plugs and wires. Replace the fuel filter.
What could cause a car to hesitate and shudder on acceleration?
Could be, time for a tune up.
What can cause my 2002 Chevrolet Malibu to hesitate on acceleration?
It could be as simple as a stopped up fuel filter.
What would cause my Mazda 6 6 cylinder to hesitate on acceleration?
Dirty fuel injectors or spark plugs
What can cause your 2006 Ford Taurus to hesitate to start?
intermittent starting problems on ford taurus. sometimes starts within 3-4 revolutions, other times will crank over without starting.
Would clogged fuel filter cause bad acceleration?
Yes, a clogged fuel filter can cause poor acceleration. When the filter is obstructed, it restricts fuel flow to the engine, leading to insufficient fuel delivery. This can result in a lack of power during acceleration, causing the vehicle to struggle or hesitate when trying to speed up. Regular maintenance and filter replacement can help prevent this issue.
What causes steering wheel vibration during acceleration?
During acceleration? I'm not sure. But when both idling and acceleration the engine's combustion can cause a lot of vibration in the steering wheel if you are in an older vehicle.
