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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Rough Idle

Can someone give me some common causes for a rough idle on my 1999 F150 5.4? I recently changed the spark plugs and thought about changing the fuel filter.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Ignition issues.
To much fuel.
To little fuel.
Fuel regulator and it's operation.
Air leak.
Sticking IAC controller.
Possible Mas Air contamination.
Intake Air temperature sensor out of spec.
A code indicating a trouble.
Good luck.
 
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