2002 Ford Windstar Engine has a miss when cold

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
121,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
MPATTON504
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
I have a 02 Ford Windstar 3.6 L V6 and when it's cold it idles with and miss and it's startting to miss and stutter when pulling out from a stop, once the Engine is warm the problem goes away, I just had the Spark plugs checked and "new" plug wires replaced. What else could it be? No Engine lights or anything to alerting me of a problem.
Jun 8, 2010 at 2:33 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
2CARPRO JACK
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 11,533 POSTS
Does it use coolant with no visible leaks? It could be an injector problem or even worst case a head gasket that is leaking a little coolant into a cylinder overnight, that is why I asked about the coolant loss.When they did they did the plugs, they may have noticed one that was lighter in color than the rest, this would indicate a weak injector or head gasket.You can have a chemical test done to see if there is any exhaust present in the cooling system (head gasket) the test isnt 100%, but it is close
Jun 9, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Avatar
MPATTON504
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Problem solved, it was the spark plug causing the miss gthe previous time it was in they did not check the plug that the miss fire was coming from, it was on the back side of the engine and they did bother to take the wiper cowling off to get to it.
Jun 13, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Avatar
2CARPRO JACK
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 11,533 POSTS
I have seen that may times, not the easiest plugs to do so alot of guys will skip them if they think that they can get away with it.Good find
Jun 14, 2010 at 1:16 AM
🔧 Tools & Auto Repair Parts
Find automotive tools, diagnostic equipment, and replacement parts for your next repair.
Shop on Amazon →
Paid affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Ask a new question

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle