1993 Ford Probe Spitting and sputtering

1993 FORD PROBE
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GINALIZ
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Hi. My car ran great when I first got it about a year ago. It started to stall only on occasion when I put in my clutch, now it doesnt stall at all, it spits and sputters like it cant get going, jerks and backfires. I cant figure out what the problem is. I have had a recent oil change (they put in a diff oil than I used) and I did a complete tune up not that long ago, except the fuel filter. Also since this started, my gas milage has gotten about 1/2 what it used to.
May 24, 2008 at 8:11 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Is your check engine light on?

If so, have the codes checked, it is more than likely a bad sensor.

If not, check fuel pressure and spark. Also if it has a timing belt, check that.
Also check the convertor to see if it is clogged. This can be done visually (removing the convertor) or with a backpressure gauge.
May 25, 2008 at 5:17 AM