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I have a 2002 Ford Explorer V6. Last night I

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer V6. Last night I noticed that it began to spudder as I pulled into a parking lot. The service engine light started flashing. When I drove away I noticed when trying to excellerate there was a loss of power and the light continued to flash. Does anyone happen to know what this could mean? Thank you!!

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I somewhat agree with other solutions on this page. I agree that what you are describing is a severe misfire, however there are MANY possible causes for a severe misfire other than just the spark plugs...I recommend diagnosing the CAUSE of the misfire before spending any money "GUESSING" and replacing a bunch of parts.

Also, a code P0300 is a "RANDOM MISFIRE" code which indicates that there is definately more than one cylinder misfiring. Your computer MAY display this code, however, a SINGLE cylinder misfire can also cause a loss of power and the check engine light to flash.
You may just have something like a bad coil on one cylinder that needs to be replaced. This is why PROPER diagnosis is recommended.

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Change your spark plugs. That flashing engine light is caused by severe misfiring. The code would probably be P0300 if read.

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