98 Contour Chokes when Accellerating

RunBoris · 2005-03-01T16:33:34+00:00

1998 Ford Contour SE, 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHCOk, here?s a quick run-down of the past 2 weeks or so:Problem 1) Check Engine Light: Bad O2 SensorSymptons) Slightly jerky drivingSolution) Replaced both O2 sensorsProblem Fixed!Problem 2) Check Engine Light: Misfire Cylinders 3 & 4Symptons) REALLY jerky drivingSolution) Replaced all 4 spark plugs AND wiresProblem Fixed! Runs better than ever!3-4 days later...Problem 3) Check Engine Light: Ignition System Malfunction or MisfireSymtpons) When accelerating from a complete stop, RPMs drop to almostnil, sometimes (becoming more frequent) stalling out. Also, on theinterstate when I hit around 75ish, I begin slowing down. If I try topunch the gas, it drops in RPMs, then when I let up a little, itdownshifts and accellerates. Also, when giving it gas, it has a muchlouder/deeper roar/moan than it used to.And since I?m not very car-litterate, I?m gonna try hard to describethis next symptom... When I start my car, it seems like the engine isabout 1/2 second off from everything else. I can here the starterfinish it?s thing, but don?t actually here the engine immediately.The guy at auto zone said the engine code was a generic manufacturercode that could mean anything. He suggested something about myignition coil and come ind of controller something-or-other.Any clues? Thanks!