Q: My car is losing power, and I can't figure out what is wrong - 2006 Ford Fusion

asked by on October 24, 2016

Car started missing and losing power. Got it home have changed spark plugs egr valve pcv valve checked convertor done compression test and still now change. Car sounds horrible and runs horrible. Have also checked coils and for vacuum leaks

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