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Sluggish/slow Mondeo

khial
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Hi all, this is my first post so first of first of all hi and please bare with me :)

I've got a 2.0l duratec mondeo ghia, 2001, 94k .

I've noticed that it feels really slow. Ive drove several other mondeos 1.8's and 2.0l and they all seem so much faster than mine.

Mine runs absolutely perfect never misses a beat. Just slow.

The options I've thought of are maybe blocked egr valve, blocked cat or just air filter and plugs. Just thought I'd try and get some advice before I chop the cat out.

Sorry if I've missed anything and thanks in advance.

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    What about fuel economy? I always tell people to check the brakes, first. It is so easy to overlook and sticking brakes can slow you down as easily as an engine down on power.

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    On board computer says 30-32mpg round town, don't think any brakes are binding havnt had it on a ramp yet but doesn't stick on slight hills, roll freely at traffic lights etc. The exhaust does sound a bit tinny which makes me think the cat has broke down and blocked

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