all of a sudden it will only go about 20 miles and hr. and it's a ford probe. help to any mechanics?????
2006-08-02 17:18:40 · 15 answers · asked by angel_64 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
any mechanics out there that would know what the problems.
2006-08-02 17:23:52 · update #1
anymore ideas please help
2006-08-02 17:55:39 · update #2
Speed Sensor, or igniton switch.
2006-08-02 18:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bandit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably dying battery, loose electrical wiring or the transmission
with old cars when you start investing on a lot of repairs chances are something will go wrong again. it's not worth the expenses and aggravation. get yourself a cheaper, reliable brand new car or recent models. did you check the carburetor or the alternator
w/c boost power from battery. Spark plugs would do it if not properly installed. Hopefully, you'll find a honest mechanic. Even if if you decide to sell this car it has to be running. That's why i stay away from American cars;too many prob.
2006-08-03 01:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the engine allright?
Also how old is the vehicle and how regularly was it serviced.
When was the last service done? It also depends upon other conditions like road, weather etc. Also, check the battery, tires.
My culprit is the engine... have a qualified mechanic look at it if it persists.
Goodluck! Good drive!
2006-08-03 05:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sameer from Hyderabad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring the car into a good exhaust shop and have the catalytic converter checked out. Sounds like you have a plugged up cat which is a good cause for this problem and the check up at an exhaust shop is free! to bad the parts aren't!
Good Luck
Mikey
2006-08-03 04:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by towitout 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is what you need to do. check your fuel pressure might be some restriction in the fuel filter not enough gas going to the cylinders. check your distributer cap and ingition wire plus spark plugs. if you end up doing more work get a new car. don't waste you time on ford models and get yourself a cheap car like hyundai at least they got the best warranty so far.
2006-08-03 00:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by da skoolar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is dangerous any where but as specially on freeway when car behind you can rear end you, resulting in some death or injury. Do not drive tow it to a dealer, if there is a safety recall they will have to tell you, and fix it. Out of warranty-out of luck, may have to pay but what is the other alternative.
Good Luck.
2006-08-03 12:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me last spring. Luckily, the battery terminals were really loose and every time I hit a bump in the road they would fall loose. Hopefully, that's what it is.
Andy
2006-08-03 00:30:41 · answer #7 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel pressure, air cleaner, or your Mass Air Flow Sensor, or exhaust blocked
2006-08-03 05:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your oxygen sensor or idle speed control sensor.. or look for a massive vaccuum leak.. It is a ford probe.. throw it away.. they are junk anyways
2006-08-03 01:15:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a problem with that model. There was a recall. You should really report that. Either that or you may want to check the transmission.
2006-08-03 00:27:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋