will start and idle but no power?

1997 FORD FALCON XG
30,000 MILES
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SHANE969
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any help would be grateful as this is my only means of transport. replaced map sensor, coil,air intake manifold gasket,
Mar 12, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

So you will be able to start the vehicle but it has low power and drivers slowly?
There are several factors can come in play when an engine produces low power.

You could have an issue with a clogged air filter or fuel filter, or even a weak fuel pump.
Plugged catalytic converter, dirty mass air flow sensor etc.

Here are couple of helpful articles :

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Go thru each of those items on the list. Be sure to check for any trouble codes as it can point to the right direction.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Sep 7, 2021 at 6:47 PM