1993 Ford Taurus ignition problem

I have a question... is this an SHO? Does it have a distributor or individual coil packs for each cylinder?

Yes it is the sho. And no it has one coil pack for all six.

Then it has a distributor, correct? If it does, have you checked the cap and rotor?

This doesn't have a distributor or a cap it's a gel pack coil all electronic.

Okay... There are two spark output (spout) sensor that tell the coil when to fire. I need to know what trouble codes you found to go further.

One said coil pack #1 was bad

You replaced the coil, correct?

Yes

If it is doing the same thing, the spout would be my next check.

Don't want to sound dumb. But what u mean by spout?

Spout is an acronym for the spark output sensor. It is what tells the coil when to fire. And don't think you sound dumb for asking questions.

Would that be the same thing as the DIS modual?

Spark output is sent from the PCM to the ICM. The spout provides the necessary information for ignition spark to the ICM and controls ignition timing.

According to parts stores and a few Web sites my car is not equipped with a spout.

Okay... I got the info from my manual, but it has been wrong before. At this point, I feel you need to start tracing the wiring between the ICM and PCM to see if there are any issues.

Ok I've check as much as I could see. This motor is stuffed in the car like sardines. A few articles I've read and asked around mentioned that the dis (distribution less ignition system) module would coz it. But it's 160 bucks. Do u think that that could be it ? I don't want to buy it if I don't need to ..

Yes, it could be the issue. If this was a GM product, I would have already suggested replacing the DIC (digital ignition control) module. Listen, I believe stores like auto zone have test equipment to test GM DIC's, Call there and ask if they can check yours. They should be able to. Also, rather than purchasing a new module, see if you can find one in a you pull it salvage yard. It would be MUCH cheaper.

Ok I'll ask em if they can. As far as junk yard parts around here the sho's are none existing. Have to go online to find used ones. New parts are very hard to find also. But I'll try and see if they can test it here. I'll keep u posted if they can. Thank you.

Sounds good.