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2002 Cougar - Studders at Idle/Acceleration?
I have a 2002 Cougar. All of a sudden today (mid-day, after being driven at least twice in the morning without incident) my car started to jerk/studder a little while I was stopped and waiting to turn. From this point the problem has continued. It is usually only when I am completely stopped at a light or something, and then when I begin to go again it will sputter a little. It is fine once I get to speed, but occasionally it will do a light sputter when I am driving with a slight acceleration.
I have looked up alot already, and have come to the following possibilities:
-Bad gas
-Fuel Filter
-Fuel Pump
-Engine Mounts
I did get gas recently (Friday), but have only driven it 3 times before today. So it very well could be the gas, but I would have though it would have shown up before now. I put a Gas Treatment in tonight though.
Any help is appreciated. I am trying to get this figured out without having to bring it in and pay a hefty amount. Thanks! Sorry this was so long!
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
The mis perception is that most shops charge an arm and a leg to diagnose a symptom like this and that is far from the truth. Most shops spends thousands and thousands of dollars on top of the line scanner equipment that is used to diagnose situations like this. I suggest you find a reputable repair facility where you live that employs at least one master ase certified technician and having the vehicle diagnosed. Most shops do this for an hours worth of labor, which in most cases is way cheaper than just guessing and swapping out parts hoping for an inexpensive fix.
- 1 decade ago
it could be your TPS (throttle postion sensor). if it is when you are sitting still and the motor feels like it is going to cut off like it is sitting at idle funny. but those parts arent to much money and normally really easy to put on. but like will said go have it scanned. and auto zone or and adavance can to it for free but they cant get you as good as a readuing and a ASE tech. can
