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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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compression?

I know compression can cause misfires and loss of power. In particular in my 2005 F-150, I get constant misfire when cold (open loop). It also always hesitates on heavy acceleration. Once it warms up (closed loop), the misfire clears up and runs pretty smooth. It does feel like I'm losing power somewhere.
Replaced plugs, coils, injectors, MAF, and fuel filter.
The ONLY codes I get are 0304/0308 with rare 0300.

Can this be a compression issue?
I'm even considering timing components.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 02:19 AM
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you don't have timing fail codes

You may need to look at cats . Maybe plugged . Notice cyl 4 and 8 misfire both nearest cats rear of engine maybe back pressure .
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 05:58 AM
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Thanks! I had considered the CATS, but was unsure. The only reason I haven't pulled the O2 sensors to test for back pressure was lack of the correct tool. I have the O2 sensor removal wrench now. I'll pull them and see what it does.
 
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