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1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on
Posted to Ford Driveability on 7/9/2004 17 Replies

When test drove car lost power on uphill grade and on a wot car fell flat and no acel. Pops back through intake on wot. Good spark and fuel press. O2 sensors are white and powdery plugs are burning lean.

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car Vehicle Data

1996 Ford Thunderbird LX

VIN 1F4LP6244T
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / multi port
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsHesitation, Cuts Out, MIL Lamp On
OccursUnder Load, on Accel

Trouble Codes

P0171Fuel System Too Lean (Bank 1)
P0174Fuel System Too Lean (Bank 2)
P0430Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P1131Electric Vacuum Pump System Related PGM-FI Sensor Signal Malfunction
P1151Fuel Rail Pressure - Maximum Positive Deviation
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car Vehicle Data

1996 Ford Thunderbird LX

VIN 1F4LP6244T
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / multi port
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsHesitation, Cuts Out, MIL Lamp On
OccursUnder Load, on Accel

Trouble Codes

P0171Fuel System Too Lean (Bank 1)
P0174Fuel System Too Lean (Bank 2)
P0430Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P1131Electric Vacuum Pump System Related PGM-FI Sensor Signal Malfunction
P1151Fuel Rail Pressure - Maximum Positive Deviation