What could cause this.

Asked by GuruNHVY8 Nov 01, 2019 at 11:37 AM about the 2001 Ford Escape XLT AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am working on a 01 Ford Escape v6 3.0. I have
replaced the EGR valve and all plugs. The vehical
will start but does not have power to drive. I have
also put holes in the catalytic converter. Bit still
won't go far. What do I need to do next?

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Holes in the cats? Test to see if the cats are clogged from misfires, a common issue on your vehicle. Raw fuel from the misfires enters the exhaust clogging the converters. Check engine light on? Scan for the trouble codes?

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