• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Intake popping and sputtering

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mizark347
  • Start date Start date Apr 6, 2004
M

Mizark347

Member
Jan 21, 2004
145
0
16
Detroit
Apr 6, 2004
#1
  • Apr 6, 2004
  • #1
My freind has a 87 Gt with a stock motor. No EGR or smog. When the engine is cold and just started up. The engine gets really ruff, intake pops, and power is really down,it all happens through every gear under about 3000 RPM. This all goes away once its up to operating temperature. New cap, rotor, plugs. Motor has about 130,000 on it. could be a lean mixture, bad O2 sensor? what does detonation feel like? Any help would be great, thanks.
 

Badlilstang

Founding Member
Feb 21, 2001
1,606
0
37
Spring , Texas
Apr 6, 2004
#2
  • Apr 6, 2004
  • #2
detonation kinda sounds like rocker cladder or an exhuast leak but it has kind of a tinny sound. Have you checked his timing? Id also check the TPS sensor. 02 sensors are supposed to be a 60k mile tune up part but Ive seen them last much longer with no problems.
 

jrichker

StangNet's favorite TOOL
In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions
Mar 10, 2000
27,512
2,811
234
Dublin GA
Apr 6, 2004
#3
  • Apr 6, 2004
  • #3
Dump the codes and see what the computer says is wrong…

Here's the link to dump the computer codes with only a jumper wire or paper clip and the check engine light, or test light or voltmeter. I’ve used it for years, and it works great.

See http://www.troublecodes.net/Ford/
OR
See http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html for more descriptive help
OR
See http://www.mustangworks.com/articles/electronics/eec-iv_codes.html
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Engine 1990 5.0 bogs and pops over half throttle
  • Sander
  • Aug 1, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
308
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 2, 2025
AeroCoupe
Engine 1990 LX 5.0L EFI Mustang Fuel Management Problems - HELP!
  • 5.0LXStanger
  • May 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
45
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 11, 2025
5.0LXStanger
M
Engine Unexplainable Exhaust Pop and Gurgle
  • Mrnissen122
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
476
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 18, 2026
Noobz347
Engine Popping noise in the intake. Frustrated still.
  • esteban31065
  • Apr 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
15
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 23, 2025
gkomo
S
Fuel ‘88 GT Runs Rich Cold — Fixes Itself When I Unplug Sensors (ECT, MAF, O2, etc.)
  • Sufarry
  • Nov 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
733
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 9, 2025
Mustang5L5
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?