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2008 Ford Mustang Help! need advise

  • Thread starter Thread starter Dal Robertson
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hey guys im having an issue. i have a 08 ford mustang. i can start car up just fine idles ok. however when i go to drive rpms go down and car dies. this happened after i replaced new battery and alternator and yes both of those are ok now... any advise?
 

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Auto or manual? First things I'd try is cleaning the MAF sensor and throttle body.
 

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It didn't do it before you replaced the battery/alternator? What exhaust is on the car? My initial guess would be a clogged catalytic converter.
 
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