what would cause my 2001 tribute es to start sputtering when i get to 55 mph?

Asked by casey32581 Sep 21, 2012 at 10:37 PM about the 2001 Mazda Tribute ES V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when i reach 50-55 mph it starts sputtering...then my check engine light came on

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Markand Norma answered 11 years ago

Did you ever have the fuel filter changed? On a fuel injected engine, if ithe filter is restricted and pressure is low it will cause those symptoms.

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Keith answered 11 years ago

you can go to an auto parts store like O Reilly's, advance auto part's and they should be able to do it for you

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