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Re: 2001 GT - Engine problems Ford can't diagnose/fix!
>I have a 2001 GT Convt. automatic that has been given me the same problem
> for more than a year now that two Ford and a general car dealer could not
> diagnose or fix:
>
> If I drive in overdrive at anywhere between 35-50mph (i.e. slow highway
> speeds) and I take my foot of the gas, the car starts sometimes jerking
> back and forth as if it has an engine misfire or is about to die. This
> takes about 1 second and afterwards it is fine again. The "check engine"
> light does not come on, so it should not be a misfire, Ford told me.
> This effect is much more pronounced when I drive faster (i.e.
> acceleration, etc.) right before reaching the slower 35-50mph range in
> overdrive.
> Ford has thoroughly inspected the vehicle but finds nothing wrong. The
> computer yields no unusual information.
>
> Can anybody offer any advice on this? The car is in absolutely great
> condition, but this is getting so annoying that I am ready to get rid of
> it.
Have you replaced the Idle Air Controller ? I used to have a very
similar problem in my 1999 Expedition with the 4.6L V8 and about
75K miles on it.
Lynn
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