There was a real regain of acceleration after i change the fuel filter 2 month ago(found that info on google) but now, it's like the car is losing acceleration most on hill even slight...she's like hesitating on shifting to a upper gear and the gas pedal(throttle) has gotten really soft when pushin down.Thing that was competely different after i change the fuel filter...i was thinking about getting the car tuned-up but she doesn't have reached the 100k(still at 82k) or maybe take it to a shop for computer diagnostic but that will cost me money.But the last time i was at a ford dealer for that recall, they said everything was fine but the problem is still there.Now with the cold coming up, when starting the car in the early morning, the noise from the engine is like loud and rumbling..but this disappear when the car warms up after 6 to 7 mn driving. I really don't know where to turn about that lost of power and acceleration and i'm being affraid to pay for a service the car won't need
2006-09-24 18:16:25 · 3 answers · asked by Armand T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Wow, it could be lots of different things. I recommend finding a mechanic you can trust and getting his opinion.
2006-09-25 02:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 2.0 liter Zetec engine uses Variable Cam Timing or VCT on the exhaust cam to get the most performance out of the engine. It sounds to me like your VCT system is not working properly. It is not advancing the exhaust cam when you accelerate. This would cause dead acceleration and normal idle characteristics. I know you don't want to take it to a dealer, but they will be more experienced with the VCT system, which works off of oil pressure and uses an electric solenoid to command the VCT unit . Take it in for repairs, I have seen this many times on your engine. It will be worth the cost to save the hassle of dealing with an inexperienced technician.
2006-09-25 23:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by yugie29 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Downshift. I also suggest a test drive with the service writer. Also you may have gotten an extended warrenty on the fuel pump and some of your complaints match that problem. Since it was rare and not a threat to driving, Ford extended the fuel pump warrenty to 10 years. Bring that letter (or find the info online) and ask them to replace the fuel pump. It's suppose to be free.
2006-09-25 15:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋