This is the situation:
98 Contour Sport. Regular oil checks. Just replaced spark plugs and air filters.
It idles a little erratically (750 drops to 500 then back), and has started hiccuping/hesitating/pausing/stuttering on the acceleration (either at a light or entering a highway). It runs well at a constant speed but is still troubling.
From everything I've researched, I'm of the mind that it might be clogged/dirty spark plug wires or the ignition coil. Otherwise, perhaps a fuel filter and/or pump.
Any other suggestions? If I did the wires and coil myself, any idea how long and expensive it would be (I'm in Canada).
Thanks... and this is my first posting... just joined.
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