1996 Ford Mustang Logo

Related Topics:

Anonymous Posted on Mar 14, 2017

Recently purchased a '96 Mustang V6. With a CEL,and misfire in cylinder 3. Changed out plugs, wires and coil. Replaced pcv. Drove it down to have codes ran again, when the CEL went from staying on

3 Answers

don-ohio

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Master:

An expert who has achieved Level 3.

  • Ford Master 946 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 27, 2017
don-ohio
Ford Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Master:

An expert who has achieved Level 3.

Joined: Aug 06, 2009
Answers
946
Questions
2
Helped
238948
Points
2123

You sure you connected the spark plug wires to coil pack in proper order? Double check it.
No break in the PCV vacuum line, is there?
Change out the crank position sensor and clean the MAF sensor. YOU TUBE will show you how. don-ohio (:^)

Scott Campbell

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Ford Master 916 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 27, 2017
Scott Campbell
Ford Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Jun 06, 2013
Answers
916
Questions
0
Helped
205565
Points
2366

Verify the plugs are gapped properly.
Might check to see if catalytic converter(s) are plugging.

Ad

Marvin

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

  • Ford Master 85,242 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 26, 2017
Marvin
Ford Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

Joined: Jun 20, 2008
Answers
85242
Questions
28
Helped
29057285
Points
266281

Have you run a compression check on that cylinder? Have you verified the fuel injector is working?

5 Related Answers

Nail-er

  • 21 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 11, 2008

SOURCE: 96 ford taurus

Had the same problem with a Ford Ranger 4 cylinder. It turned out being a blown head gasket between 3rd and 4th cylinder. Compression was blowing from one cylinder to the other. Some times it ran great then others it couldn't pull it's self.

Ad

milespeed

  • 599 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Ford Explorer V6 misfire

check for spark/fuel /vacuum -air leaks.....test plugs..then wires .and egr valve and snorkle and intake areas for air being introduced near each cylinder with carb cleaner wafted near then while idling

kirkx

Kirk Augustin

  • 2019 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 20, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 2001 Windstar, the wife has been

If the fuel filter made a big difference, then the most likely was water. Add a can of alcohol fuel drier and see if that helps. Water is much more adhesive than gas, so acts like a thick slug that plugs up injectors.

magoly auto

  • 303 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 29, 2010

SOURCE: 2000 ford explorer ohv 4.0I replaced head gasket.

Do a compresion check, if Ok then timing chain is ok, try some throtle body cleaner trough a vac. hose while cranking if stars, fuel pump is out, another way if you have no codes the most poss. cuase is your fuel pump, check press is gauge handy

Randy Ohler

  • 14585 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 02, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 2003 Expedition

Most likely the coils. Easiest way to check is swap them with another cylinder, start it, pull the plug wire connecter and if it doesn't change the engine the coil is bad. If it is the injector, then you can check it with an ohm meter. Touch the leads in the injector it should read 11 to 15 ohms. if you need help let me know.
Randy

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Both coils do not fire on 1 and 4. Will start but only running on 2 cylinders. Could both coils be bad or should I look elsewhere?

Part 3 -How to Test the Ignition Module and Crank Sensor ...

easyautodiagnostics.com > Ford > 2.3L
Mar 1, 2012 - Spark plugs for cylinders #2 and #3 get spark at the exact same time. ...voltage -12 Volts) to both individual ignition coils within the coil pack. ... Ford Mustang or Ranger (or 2.3L Mazda B2300), this is what you'll need ... for this 'Switching Signal' at the coil pack... but you can also test this ... 1991, 1992, 1993.

How to Diagnose a Misfiring Cylinder (2.3L Ford Ranger ...

troubleshootmyvehicle.com > Ford > 2.3L
Apr 3, 2012 - Bad Fuel Injectors can cause a Misfire Condition. ... the ignition system on the 2.3L Ford Mustang or Ranger consists of 2 ignition coil packs, ...

2002 ranger misfire rough idle - Discussion on Topix

www.topix.com > Ford Ranger
Jul 27, 2007 - My truck is giving the code misfire in number 4 cyl. I replaced my spark plugs, Wires, Coil packs (both of them) and all my fuil ... three (3.0L v6) go bad, the fuel/air mixture gets messed up. Judged: 2. 2 ... My truck runs rough only at idle. ...code for ford ranger 2002, 2.3 5speed. truck runs like a champ but that ...

Extremely stumped! I need the best and brightest 1994 Ford ...

answers.edmunds.com > Edmunds Answers
0helpful
2answers

03jeep lbertyrandom missfire cyl 2 4 6check engine light flashing

Check Engine Light/Misfire Due to Intake Valve Locks ...

repairpal.com > Problems > Jeep > Liberty
Jeep Liberty Check Engine Light/Misfire Due to Intake Valve Locks/Valves. ...Misfire cyc 4 and random cyc misfires, changed coil packs and plugs... sounds as if rod ... Light came on again (misfire on cylinder 4) - switched coil from 4 to 2. Light ...

Jeep Liberty Questions - Cylinder Misfire code - CarGurus

www.cargurus.com > Questions > Jeep > Liberty

CarGurusMay 27, 2009 - #4 misfire new plugs and coil pack on #4 light came back on after 300 miles if ... How come it stopped misfiring for 2-3 months, and now is back? ... I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty 6 cylinder, engine light came on scaned the codes ...

Liberty Cylinder Misfire / Computer issue? - JeepForum.com


0helpful
1answer

Changed plugs and wires and put on a new igntition coil and it is stillmissing on 2 cylinders

I believe the Mustang has 3 coils for a V6, and 4 for a V8, each coil controlling two cylinders. First you need to check and find which two plugs are misfiring, and if they go to the same plugs. It may be that more than one coil is defective and the coil pack needs replacing. With the vehicle running pull one spark plug wire at a time to find the missing cylinders. If the engine slows or starts running rough, that cylinder is firing, if you pull the wire and there is no change you have found your missing cylinder, from there trace the wire back to see which coil it plugs into. Also, make sure your plug wires are not touching each other and are in the spacers the factory installed. If you still can not find the problem it may be in the main computer. Most autoparts will run a diagnostic check for free.
0helpful
1answer

How to fix a 1998 ford mustang 4.8L P0302 code

Since you've replaced everything on that cylinder, the only other possible cause is heavy carbon build up, not allowing the valves to seat properly, or you just have a bad valve sealing condition in general. Best way to find out is a cylinder leak down test. It will show things a regular compression test won't.
0helpful
1answer

My 2002 mustang gt misfires on cylinder 1 ( cylinder 1 misfire/circuit malfunction) While misfire i get lots of fuel dumping. Loss of power.

I assume your CEL light is flashing. You will ruin your $1000 catalytic converts if you drive it this way. Your cats will turn red hot and self destruct.

You have a bad COP, Coil on Plug (if your vehcile has that system, and it could have damaged your PCM engine computer. Remote chance it's just a plug.

Your injectoris still pumping fuel into that cylinder and teh cat has to over work to treat the unburned fuel.

You did not say if you have a V8 or V6 engine which is important.
1helpful
1answer

I have a 1994 ford mustang 3.8 v6, when i bought the car it had a slite misfire,i bought a new coil pack, changed the plugs and wires, I hooked up the coed reader and it pulled up P0302. cylinder number 2...

check your compression, you might have low compression in that cylinder-also check your fuel injector in that cylinder, it may be damaged (wiring/connection) or defective.
0helpful
1answer

Misfiring on cylinder 2+3,replaced oxygen sensor before cat and machine print out still shows oxygen sensor and is still misfiring.

First,call a shop or dealer to make sure the proper plug is on the proper coil location,unless you are POSITIVE that they have not been messed with recently.Then Check the spark plug wires.Also,push down on the plug wires and trace them back to where they originate(coil pack),and push down on them to ensure tight fit.If it's still bad,check the plug wires.Remove them from the plugs and make sure they are not broken.If it is a 4 cylinder,the coil pack may operate those 2 cylinders on one side and 1+4 on the other.If you do anything such as replacing the coil pack,make diagrams of the wire's traced out locations from spark plugs to coils.If you get one wrong,it will be worse.If the plugs have never been changed yet,it may simply be that they have fouled.Greg
0helpful
1answer

Ford mustang - year 2000 - 3.8 liter. The coil pack is out?

I replaced the coil pack to no avail. I also purchase a code reader while at the auto parts store. This device told me cylinder 3 was misfiring (P0303). I found that the spark plug wire had shorted out on the manifold sensor tubes. Replaced that wire and done.

I highly recommend keeping a code reader in your car tool kit. very useful.
0helpful
2answers

2001 audi a4 1.8 random misfire

do a compression test then do a combustion pressure test if all good computer is questionable
4helpful
2answers

99 cougar v6 P0352 misfire cylinder 3 and 4 replaced igntn coil..

Had the same problem, car was misfiring on cylinder 3 and 4. replaced wires, plugs, and ignition coil. still misfired on the same cynlinders. turned out the main engine wiring harness plug in was coming loose. spent well over $150 on the unneccesary repairs and ultimately fixed the problem wit a $3 bag of wire ties to hold the plug in...
Not finding what you are looking for?

130 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Ford Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

xxxxxx xxx

Level 3 Expert

5117 Answers

Are you a Ford Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...