Q: Ford no power when driving but idol is fine
Im having problems with my 03 when i put druck in drive i loose power i cant brake tork it or even drive the truck it boges down bad have replaced everything i can new computer, coil plugs n wires, crank shaft sencer, intake marrifold control valve, new courque converter in tranny, and more im lost csn anyone help............ ps when in drive the computer goes down to -10 instead of going +20 r more no power
thank you in advance
My car has 250000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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