2001 Ford Taurus Misfire and Gas smell in oil.

189,900 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JWYOUNG
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I had a check engine light and hesitation, along with a rough idle for the first minute or so on the first start of the day. Also, the oil smelled of gas. The OBDII reader gave a code for misfire, cylinder 1. I had the plugs and wires changed, along with the oil.

After warm up now, it runs beautifully. However, there is still a rough idle for about a minute on the first start of the day. There is also some water blown out of the tailpipe on the first start.

On my first check, the gas smell in oil was gone. Tonight, however, I noticed it was back, but less intense.

Thank you for your help.
Apr 21, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check if coil firing cylinder #1
Check for strong spark
Apr 21, 2010 at 10:44 PM
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