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My 1992 eb2 ford fairmont 5 litre goes to limp mode what are possible causes

My car keeps going to limp mode, i had a new set of plugs ht leads and dizzy cap also new ignition coil fitted and im still getting problems, what could be causing this

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Limp in mode has to deal with engine sensors and electrical power and grounds from the computer IF the basic engine is good such as compression, fuel pressure, charging system.

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