1998 Ford Windstar misfire number 4 cylinder

Tiny
DINAH_SUE
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  • 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
I am have a number 4 cylinder misfire. I have change the plugs and wires could you tell me what else this could be.

Thanks, Dinah
Friday, August 7th, 2009 AT 1:49 PM

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Tiny
JIS001
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Does it misfire all the timeor only when cold? There are number of things that could cause a misfire.
Fouled, cracked or incorrectly gapped spark plugs

Low compression

Vacuum leak

Faulty injector

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration

Plugged EGR orifice(s) in each primary port of the lower intake manifold

If you have a 3.8L engine remove the vacuum hose to the EGR valve and power brake it. If your van stops misfiring then you have plugged up intake ports causing too much EGR to cylinder #4. You would need to remove the upper intake and clean out all the little holes of carbon. Now if it is not running rough or you dont feel it misfire you may want to call Ford and ask if your vehicles PCM can be reprogrammed "updated"
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