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Why does my Ford V10 bog down when accelerating?
I have a Ford F350 with the Ford V10 Triton under the hood. It’s been a great engine so far and provides the power I need, but recently, it feels like it bogs down when I accelerate. Why would my Ford V10 bog down when I hit the gas?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s almost impossible to diagnose an engine issue from afar, but the Ford V10 Triton is known to have a few issues when it comes to acceleration problems. If your Ford V10 bogs down when accelerating, one of these issues is likely:
- Dirty manifold absolute pressure sensor
- Clogged catalytic converter
- Throttle position sensor out of whack
- Dirty idle air control valve
- Dirty air filter
The only way to know what’s wrong for sure is to
take your car to the shop
. But if you can clean a few things at your home, you may be able to save a few bucks before you spend a ton on maintenance.View full answer
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