I have ford taurus93. it run ok at ground level but when i go uphill it lost power it can not move faster, i have to put a lot of gas,
can any one tell me the problems
thanks
Mike
2006-09-10 16:34:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Possibly a plugged fuel filter. It would probably be a good time to take it to a shop you trust and have them check it over and see if it needs a tune up. Also winter is coming so it,s a good time to have things checked over anyway as you don,t want to be stranded on a cold winters day.
2006-09-10 16:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem may be due to improper ignition timing, clogged catalytic converter, clogged EGR valve or defective EGR solenoid or fouled/worn spark plugs. I do suggest having a complete tune-up done and have the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors checked as well as the onboard computer using a OBD tester. A head gasket that isn't sealing properly can cause loss of power as well. A clogged transmission filter (If it is an automatic) can cause sluggish operation going uphill. In any case, have it checked out. I would also have the valve clearance adjusted, because improperly adjusted valves can lead to a loss of power as well.
2006-09-10 16:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by redeaglesoaring2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have enough horsepower to get up the hill. it's working really hard to get uphill, which uses more gas b/c it's taking longer to get uphill (or maybe you have a gas leak). it runs smoothly downhill because gravity is acting on it, so the engine doesn't need to work as hard.
2006-09-10 16:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have the same problem in our 91 sunbird le but our prblem is the transmission, it shifts going up hill and when you step on it, it changes back to where it was climbing the hill better. maybe you have the same problem, check your tranny fluid or get a tune up.
2006-09-10 16:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a condition called "rolls canardly" ... Rolls down hill, but canardly (can hardly) make it uphill! Lol!!!!
That's so old! I just couldn't help myself.
2006-09-10 16:39:07 · answer #5 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's 13 years old?
2006-09-10 16:37:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem started when you bought the car! Wrong decision!
2006-09-10 16:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use 92/93 oct gas, tune up, and take all junk out to make it light
2006-09-10 16:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by Freddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id start by checking the timing and do a tune up on it
2006-09-10 16:38:33 · answer #9 · answered by grey_wolf54486 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the clutch.
2006-09-10 16:43:56 · answer #10 · answered by cherox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋