I have replaced fuel filter and air filter and air flow censor, car still randomly will jerk, lunge and go dead, have to pull over wait a few minutes and go again. Note this only happens on hot days,

Asked by cmcmillian May 13, 2014 at 09:44 AM about the 2000 Ford Contour 4 Dr SE Sedan

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I have replaced fuel filter and air filter and air flow censor, car still randomly will jerk, lunge and go dead, have to pull over wait a few minutes and go again. Note this only happens on hot days, no problems in winter?????????????

mikej01 answered 10 years ago

Check fuel pump, fuel shut off switch, or fuel injectors.

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Jonathan answered 10 years ago

when was the last time you replaced your spark plugs and spark plug wires? whats your oil level at? coolant level? whats the temperature gauge read when you have this issue? check your battery connections and how old is the battery

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