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Aug 5, 2007 | 08:27 PM

just-n-time

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Ok folks,I got into a 2001 ford today that has a slight shake,I pulled the plugs and replaced all, gap .052, then the owner handed me 2 ox sensors so they are new,checked the wires they are from 7.6 to 5.54 ohms, I even took the egr valve off to clean it but it was in very good condition, my question, is it possible that the coil pack is going? I suppose I will due a compression test just to be sure, but the eng. is just so clean I might think that way if the thing was a beater but it is not. the only code came out #3 miss fire!

Aug 5, 2007 | 08:38 PM

galaxie641

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I would guess the #3 COP is bad if it is misfiring. Move it to another cylinder and see if the misfire follows.

Aug 6, 2007 | 04:51 AM

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It's either the coil, boot or possibly the injector.

Aug 6, 2007 | 05:58 PM

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cop? not up on this term,please forgive my ignorance.JNT

Aug 6, 2007 | 06:00 PM

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coil boot,this is a v6 it dose not have the individual coil and boot as the 302.

Aug 7, 2007 | 05:46 AM

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I would check out the injectors. The coil packs on those motors are basically bullet proof and when they decide to go, its not just one, its usually atleast 2 of the cylinders that go

Aug 7, 2007 | 11:51 AM

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yes I will try some cleaning for the injectos and see if #3 has some trash in it. JNT

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Aug 11, 2007 | 08:35 PM

LxMan1

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coil boot,this is a v6 it dose not have the individual coil and boot as the 281 or 330.

Ah yes, this kind of info is most helpful when trying to diagnose a problem

Aug 11, 2007 | 11:09 PM

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MikeFlorida

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My coil pack just went bad and it happened very quickly while going down the road. The code said #2 cylinder not firing. The truck ran, but it shook very badly like you described. Hope this helps.
Mike