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

spurtering when pushing on the gas

  • Thread starter Thread starter MustangGT92
  • Start date Start date May 12, 2006

MustangGT92

New Member
Apr 13, 2006
89
0
0
Oklahoma City
May 12, 2006
#1
  • May 12, 2006
  • #1
i have a five speed and when i push on the gas it sputers on take off at first and the i fave power, when i shift to the other gears it does the same thing....sputers at first then i gain power....first i thought it was the fuel pressure regulator and the throttle...i ajusted both but no luck.... i even went as far as going back to my stock fuel in jectors and mass air...but it still doing it....is it a sensor??? what could it be, any suggestions???
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
33
129
May 12, 2006
#2
  • May 12, 2006
  • #2
I would run codes. Pay attention to things like TPS codes (a la a dead spot in the TPS during its travel), etc.

Good luck.
 

bill302

Active Member
Nov 2, 2005
2,131
1
46
alabama,gadsden
May 12, 2006
#3
  • May 12, 2006
  • #3
you might wan't to read this info. on setting the tps sensor click on link below. but as HISSIN50 said pull the codes. after pulling codes post results. also click on second link for instructions to pull codes or let autozone pull them for free.

http://www.muscularmustangs.com/tps.php
http://www.muscularmustangs.com/test1.php
 

MustangGT92

New Member
Apr 13, 2006
89
0
0
Oklahoma City
May 12, 2006
#4
  • May 12, 2006
  • #4
could it be spark plugs???
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
33
129
May 12, 2006
#5
  • May 12, 2006
  • #5
MustangGT92 said:
could it be spark plugs???
Click to expand...
You tell us. It wouldnt be my first guess (or near the top of my list) but we dont know the condition of the tune-up parts on your car. If you have doubts, yank a couple and check them. Like I mentioned, were it me, codes are where I start.

Good luck.
 

Aliate X

Member
May 9, 2005
602
1
18
Rockland NY
May 13, 2006
#6
  • May 13, 2006
  • #6
CLEAN YOUR MAF.

Trust me, Ive recieved many pms "THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN!" etc. I went through the same problem for a year replacing about $1,000 worth of misc sensors.

Most likely youre running a K&N filter, they use a special oil to capture dirt, that oil also gets sucked onto everything else, including the MAF. The MAF operates using 2 small wires, the computer trys to keep those wires at a certain temp, when more air flows over them (more air is being sucked into the motor) they cool off and more voltage must be applied, so the computer knows more air is coming in so more fuel must be applied. When that sensor is dirty, it becomes insulated, so the computer does not know how much air is coming into the motor as the wires become less sensitive to tempature changes.
 

MustangGT92

New Member
Apr 13, 2006
89
0
0
Oklahoma City
May 13, 2006
#7
  • May 13, 2006
  • #7
ok...thank you...
 

MustangGT92

New Member
Apr 13, 2006
89
0
0
Oklahoma City
May 13, 2006
#8
  • May 13, 2006
  • #8
i changed out my spark plugs, wires, and cap and rotor and my problems fixed....a few of the sparks plugs were off really bad...with the smell off gas on them...
 

Aliate X

Member
May 9, 2005
602
1
18
Rockland NY
May 13, 2006
#9
  • May 13, 2006
  • #9
Oh well then you were just missing. An MAF problem is very similar.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
idles perfect then jolts and cuts out when put into Reverse or Drive.
  • shanesstangs
  • Mar 12, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
195
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 27, 2026
General karthief
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
747
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 9, 2025
Mustang5L5
M
Engine Unexplainable Exhaust Pop and Gurgle
  • Mrnissen122
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
505
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 18, 2026
Noobz347
S
Engine 1990 5.0 bogs and pops over half throttle
  • Sander
  • Aug 1, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
315
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 2, 2025
AeroCoupe
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
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?