my car sputters out then dies and will not start

Asked by mustangjohnnny Oct 06, 2015 at 06:12 PM about the 2002 Ford Mustang

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I have since replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel regulator, air filter, alternator, catalyc converter, 02 sensor, and and power steering pump

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Have you changed out the fuel or put fresh full in? Ethynol can extract the water out of plastic I think and cause a gum type liquid in the lines and tank.. especially if sitting for a while. But sounds like water in the fuel. Just my guess

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Check for a loose, cracked, or off vacuum hose.

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