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50 mph on highway then splutter, stall to 5mph - Scared to death 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be steve b on  Tue Feb 5 00:27 CST 2002 [RELATED]

850 1996 wagon - On highway in the fast lane, going along merrily then splutter, cough, lost acceleration and gradual slowing to 5mph (still spluttering) - Got me scared to death. Thought it was fuel originally.

Hesitation & spluttering also from traffic lights for a few seconds until it takes up.

Went to dealer who installed new fuel pump for $100.

Got home & tested the problem a few ways and it is definately still there and worse with AirCon on. Electrical ?

I'm scared of getting on this bronco again !!! I've read on this site about the fuel relay problems others have had.

Any thoughts ?
steve b (australia 90degrees)








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50 mph on highway then splutter, stall to 5mph - Scared to death 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be Chris on  Wed Feb 6 09:50 CST 2002 [RELATED]

The same thing happened to me check the spark plugs and wires. Does the check engine light come on.. I mean can you get the codes read if there are any?








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50 mph on highway then splutter, stall to 5mph - Scared to death 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be steve b on  Wed Feb 6 11:59 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Thanks Chris
The "hesitation" continued and another "incident" occurred on the highway. With luck I could limp to the nearest exit and take a rest.

I returned to the dealer & he checked leads & replaced spark plugs. Result is OK so far - the car has lost the hesitation & we'll see tomorrow how it goes on the highway.
Thankx
steve b







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