I have a 2003 2.0 auto ford mondeo which keeps blowing a spark plug please can u help thank steven

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STEVEN REEVE
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we have put new plugs in, its fine for a while then one goes again
Mar 1, 2012 at 5:37 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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What is happening to these plugs?
Mar 1, 2012 at 6:00 AM
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STEVEN REEVE
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it seems like they just blow or starts to give up, cos we put a new plug in and its fine until it gives up and its always the same one out of the 4
Mar 1, 2012 at 6:08 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Spark plugs don't "blow". The melt down over time, they crack or they get fouled with something. I suspect yours are getting fouled and you need to find out if it's too much fuel or too weak of spark.
Mar 1, 2012 at 6:16 AM
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STEVEN REEVE
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ok thanks. do u think there could be some bigger reason why the engine would keep missfiring then it be fine for a while with new plugs. thanks
Mar 1, 2012 at 6:25 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Of course there is. That's what I just said The plug is just the damage that is resulting. The engine needs to be diagnosed properly.
Mar 1, 2012 at 6:28 AM
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STEVEN REEVE
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ok thanks
Mar 1, 2012 at 6:34 AM
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