HELP, car working like SHI+

[Dr Jay]

Yesterday I got my 2000 GT out of storage. First I went for a 5 min drive and everything was fine but when I was driving home (157km) it worked terrible . Major power loss and if you crowed the throttle the engine would bog. I had to drive in fourth on the highway because it wouldn't maintain speed in 5th. Any bit of throttle would cause it to surge and the check engine light was on the entire time. I watched my gauges and everything there was fine. I pulled over a lot and tried to see if there was a vacuum line disconnected but found nothing. All I can think of now is maybe it's a bad plug or coil pack. Any ideas??

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Did you stabilize the fuel in the tank with an additive before you put it in storage? How long was it stored?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Take it to AutoZone and have them check to see if it has any trouble codes.

Add as much fresh, quality gas to the tank as possible.

 

[Dan_Soprano]

bad gas/ cloggged fuel filter.

 

[Dr Jay]

I stored it for the winter and I didn't add anything to the gas. Is there anything I can do now? No AutoZone in Canada but I have a appointment at my local FORD dealer in the morning. Should I have them check it out or can I just add some stabilizer myself?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Before you empty your wallet at Ford try changing the fuel filter and filling up with fresh gas. Also, add half a can of SeaFoam to a full tank of gas.

There are very specific steps to take when putting a car into long term storage. Next time be sure you find out what they are and do them.

 

[Dr Jay]

Great advise Just a few questions
I topped the tank up yesterday 1/2 way home ($17) hoping it would help
Do I need to drain the entire tank, if so how (is their a drain plug) Where is the fuel filter and how hard is it to change? Any special tools required?

 

[cltgt]

Fuel Filter is between tank and axle. Clean your fuel system. If you are going to store car for winter, prep car and add a fuel additive.

 

[Dr Jay]

Two bad coil packs

I just back from the Ford dealer and they say I have two coil packs that need replaced. They had to order them in so I don't know for sure but hopfully that will be it. Thanks for all the advice guys, I'm going to go ahead and replace my fuel filter when I get it home.

 

[cltgt]

I was wondering if there was a spark problem. At least now you know.