1997 Ford Crown Victoria Hesitating - Engine

Question: This just started for the first time today. I'll tap the brakes to get the car out of cruise and the "Check Engine" light will come on. Sometimes the "Low Fuel" light will accompany it. At low idle speed, the engine will stall when the brakes are tapped. 117, 000 miles on the Police Intercepter.

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Technican: First of all, have you had the trouble codes read? If you don't have access to a scan tool autozone or advance auto stores will do this free of charge. Which code(s) is stored?

Owner: I went to Autozone, but because the problem is so intermittent, there were no codes. The car ran fine going to the 'zone, but had the problem a couple times on the way home. Just when I hit the brakes, I get the "Check Engine" light, the voltmeter dips, and the engine hesitates. This time I even lost the stereo for a second. I would assume a short in the brakes, but would that cause the engine to hesitate?

Technican: Has your car been serviced for recall(s)? I'll have more information for you tomorrow.

Owner: I've only had the car for 2 years. To the best of my knowledge, there hasn't been any recalls.

Technican: First off sorry for the delay. With the engine idling reach up near the top of the brake pedal and gently wiggle wiring harnesses in the area. Seeing if you can recreate the symptoms. Also try the 'wiggle test' under the hood. Do these test with extreme caution, especially around moving engine parts, etc. There are two major sources of recall information. There have been important recalls, I was curious if you were aware. alldata.com/TSB/19/971916C0.html www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm You may know more about computers than I, in case you don't- Highlight the above link, click Edit, Copy, and Paste the link into your Address bar. Another reason I remind you of the recalls that may apply to your car, it gives you a free consultation with a ford dealer tech. If by chance you get a friendly dealer/tech they may investigate the problem free. Let me know what you find. Intermittents can be difficult.

Owner: It turns out it was just corroded battery clamps on the terminals. I cleaned them up and greased them and so far the problem has gone away.

Technican: Good job, glad you found the problem and could repair it yourself. It must of just been bothering for a brief instance or you would have had other problems.

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