Some Ford Thunderbird owners report experiencing hard acceleration and shifting issues potentially linked to a faulty fuel rail pressure sensor. This sensor is vital for communicating the necessary fuel injection amounts to the Engine Control Unit (ECU), and its failure can lead to incorrect fuel or air injection, resulting in performance problems. Additionally, issues with the air-fuel ratio may cause hesitation and stumbling during acceleration. Owners have noted symptoms such as rough idling, poor acceleration, and even stalling due to defective components like the fuel rail pressure sensor. To resolve these fuel system problems, it is advisable for owners to check and possibly replace the sensor if it is found to be faulty.
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