2000 Ford Ka losing power

2000 FORD KA
49,000 MILES
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MANDYM0851
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When I am driving my its like a Kangaroo. Its more like Herbie now. It started doing it couple weeks ago after I fuelled up at a particular fuel station. I was then told this station was selling dirty fuel. I took car to garage and had the fuel filter changed which was in a very way. After that the car seemed to be fine but has now started this jumping again. I can feel the car losing power when I am accelerating as well and have had a few near misses when trying to pick up speed and the car just doesnt want to. I have taken it back to mylocal garage, the mechanic is a family friend, and he has checked it over and done all diagnostics but cannot find any problems. Any idea what this could be? Im at my wits end but I love my car
May 31, 2013 at 10:38 PM
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has he re checked for fuel contamination? there may be water in the tank.
Jun 1, 2013 at 4:42 AM
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MANDYM0851
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No I dont think he did but I have filled up the tank twice since having fuel filter changed.
Also used reddex
Jun 1, 2013 at 5:29 AM
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I feel that some of the muck may have passed the filter and your injectors may be dirty, i would suggest that they are cleaned off car and flow tested.
Jun 1, 2013 at 4:57 PM