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2003 Focus, hesitates


FormulaForce
12-02-2013, 10:12 AM
My 2003 2.0 Zetec focus wagon has a problem when I hit the gas from a dead stop. The car hesitates for a second or 2, like it's not getting enough fuel, then it revs up OK. Not all the time though, about 1 in every 5 stops. Once it's moving, there's no problem, you can accelerate just fine. I replaced the fuel filter and added fuel treatment. I also saw it had a real bad valve cover leak that had flooded all the spark plug wells. I replaced the gasket, plugs and wires, but it didn't seem to make a difference. Using a scanner, I monitored fuel pressure at idle, it was about 38.5 PSI. When I hit the gas it it went up to about 40 PSI. Any ideas? I think maybe the ignition module/coil might be going out, but don't want to replace it unless I have to.

82Stang
12-03-2013, 06:51 PM
Key on engine off 35 to 45 psi
engine running 28 to 45 psi

There was a recall I believe about faulty fuel pumps, which you might want to check on if you havent already. Also there is a fuel sensor on the rail/engine and a fuel module under the back seat, which might be of significance. Good luck.

FormulaForce
12-20-2013, 07:09 AM
Fixing the oil leak and replacing the plugs and wires seems to have resolved the problem. Better mileage now too. Thanks.

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