Car stops when hitting the accelerator hard or when start driving off after Red lights

2001 FORD FAIRMONT
158,000 MILES
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ADRIAN BATTA
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Hello Folks/Experts,

I have Ford Fairmont AU2, Australian edition running on Dual Fuel. I mostly drive on LPG only. My car sometimes stops when I hit the accelerate pedal too hard while the car just about to move and also blast like a bomb and I can see the white color fumes coming afterwards. I have to then restart the car. It's the same problem when I about to drive off Red Traffic lights.

What I noticed when I opened the bonnet:

1) The hooks which holds the top plastic cover on Air filter are missing and also the Air hose pipe which connects the air filter area to somewhere on engine is cracked as well.

Do you think that what my problem is??? So if I will put on new hooks to hold the top plastic covering on Air Filter and will replace the Air hose Pipe from the Air Filter, should resolve the problem.

Any expert advise will be greatly regarded.

Thanks
Sep 21, 2013 at 7:50 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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This is an induction backfire problem, normally fixed by replacing plugs and leads and getting the gas system serviced, a gas service should be done every 20,000Kms its not a big expensive job, but it will pay for it's self with fuel savings.
Sep 21, 2013 at 9:11 PM
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ADRIAN BATTA
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Appreciated your prompt reply. Will have to visit a Mechanic pretty soon. Cheers
Sep 21, 2013 at 9:23 PM
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Just make sure that they are gas accredited otherwise you may be wasting your money.
Sep 21, 2013 at 9:32 PM