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2001 Ford Escape engine runs real rough

Tiny
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  • 2001 FORD ESCAPE
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
I removed the old spark plugs and replaced them with Bosch Platinum #2. Why does it run so rough and feels
hot.
Saturday, April 4th, 2015 AT 1:18 PM

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Tiny
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Questions:

Are they the recommend plug for your vehicle?

Did you gap the plugs before installing them?

Is there any chance you mixed up the plug wires so they no longer go to the correct cylinder?

Was anything other than plugs done?
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Saturday, April 4th, 2015 AT 2:03 PM
Tiny
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The book at wallmart listed them as one type along with several others.
I choose them because you are not required to gap them.
Each plug has its own coil, no way to mix them up.
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Saturday, April 4th, 2015 AT 3:31 PM
Tiny
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I also noticed that the manual requires that the auto brain be retrained. I will try that tomorrow.
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Saturday, April 4th, 2015 AT 3:33 PM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find.
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Monday, April 6th, 2015 AT 8:44 AM

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