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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Spark Plug Problem! Need diagnosis please

Ok so I am new to the site and just have a minor question that has been nagging me. I have a 2000 f150 4.2L. Within the past week I have give nthe truck a tune up.. all the works. My problem comes along the lines of changing plugs and wires. Upon tuning up the truck, took it for a ride and the truck ran great. Came home took about a 30 minute lay off and went outside to start her up. Well upon starting nothing but a misfire and rough running. So yesterday I changed the wires and plugs again and upon start up the same result ensued. So my question is what is the diagnosis of this. Ok yes i replaced the ignition coil pack, so that is brand new as well. My spark plugs come pre gapped as usual, also not a compression problem, i have checked all wiring as well and nothing is loose. I am grabbing a scanner so i can see if any codes come up, engine light didnt come up upon either times of starting the truck. So any help would be appreciated thanks.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Firing order wrong? Plug wire routing.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Getting the scanner is a good idea. Sorry to say though, in this day and time new parts do not necessarily mean good parts. I hope you kept your old coil pack and the other parts.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Run by Auto Zone or most any auto parts store and have them pull the codes on your truck. That's MUCH better than throwing $ at it!
 
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