I have a 2010 Ford Fusion, 200400+ miles, recently when s...


I have a 2010 Ford Fusion, 200400+ miles, recently when stopped at light, the car will like jerk forward continuously almost and when i take off, it’s like the car doesn’t want to go and then the check [engine](/topics-engine-ford...

I have a 2010 Ford Fusion, 200400+ miles, recently when stopped at light, the car will like jerk forward continuously almost and when i take off, it’s like the car doesn’t want to go and then the check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light pops on and starts blinking and then today it finally just came on and stayed on, idk what’s wrong, it could be a dirty air filter as I was told by one shop when I went months ago for a car inspection but I don’t know because that was a while ago and I wasn’t having these problems until recently. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? It was blinking at first but now it just stays on Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Fusion yourself? What have you tried so far? No I haven’t tried to fix anything


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Automotive Expert
Hey there, my name is Jake. Sorry you're having issues, but thanks for reaching out

Hey, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* no problem
Automotive Expert
The symptoms your referring to sound a lot like surging, which can be caused by an air leak or a throttle issue. Do you by chance have any fault codes yet that you had pulled?

No I do not actually
Automotive Expert
Gotcha, a good starting point would be to drive to an auto parts store to get a free scan (codes read) While your there, do ahead and get a can of MAF cleaner so you can clean the MAF sensor and throttle body (which should be done at this [mileage](/topics-mileage-ford/) anyways) and get back with me.

Okay I can probably go tomorrow morning, would I be able to be connected back to you after then
Automotive Expert
sure, you can just reply here then.

Okay bet, I'll be in touch with you tomorrow
Automotive Expert
sounds good

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