5.4 Missing Until Warm
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5.4 Missing Until Warm
Hey guys I have a 99 F250 with a 5.4. Recently it started missing so I replaced all the coil packs and spark plugs. It ran great the first couple times I drove it afterward but now when I start it up in the morning when its cold it idles fine for about the first 5 seconds and then it starts missing, after about 5 minutes it goes away and runs perfect for the rest of the day. Anyone have any ideas this is driving me nuts!?
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Seems odd this happens when winter sets in---wonder if it could possibly be related or just coincidence?
Hammered I don't know which scanner you bought but I have the Actron CP9580 with something called "Code Connect" which gives the top reported fixes for any code discovered. This isn't always spot on but it does give an idea of where to begin looking. It also clears codes so you can check your repair with something more than a feeling all has gone well.
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I changed the plugs in my 08 F250 from Motorcraft to Champion and had a misfire when it was cold. Not just engine cold I am talking 10 degrees and engine cold. Replaced with Motorcraft and no more miss. (Yet) Keeping my fingers crossed ran about 3 tanks of fuel on these new plugs and no miss. Took about 3 tanks on Champion before I noticed miss and got check engine lite. Code was random misfire on 5 and 7. Seems to run better all around. Time will tell.
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