My car is sputtering

Asked by Gking420 Nov 16, 2016 at 07:58 PM about the 2002 Ford Taurus SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car runs fine tell it warms up the at about 4000
sometimes 3500 it start sputtering  like it trying to
run out of gas it don't die out it just sputters

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lrodri911 answered 8 years ago

When was the last time you did a tune up on it, it may need new spark plugs. If not, clean throttle body. Are you getting any check engine codes?

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vehiclemax answered 8 years ago

I agree with Irodri911, although my first to start would be the fuel filter. Then most likely the throttle body which may need to be replaced or (cleaned--temp solution) Also it could be one or more of the "pick up coils" A very good question posted by Irodr911--are there any ck engine codes registered on the OBD2 scanner ? This would isolate the problem. May I recommend that you take your car to Advance Auto Parts or Auto Zone where they offer a FREE scan will advice you of the issue. Thanks, George

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richksiny answered 8 years ago

replace coil pack and plugs , clean throttle body and may need to replace the camshaft position sensor

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GuruRYZ63 answered 4 years ago

Just bought same car and mine does it. Put new spark plugs wires and coil pack on it and it still does it. Did you ever figure out the problem?

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