1996 Mercury Tracer Wet Spark Plug

1996 MERCURY TRACER
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COOPERJODY
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My car started to run like it was missing. So I checked the spark plugs and either #1 or #4 cylinder was wet around the end of the spark plug like it was not burning the fuel. I checked for spark and it was there. What would cause this?[/b]
Mar 1, 2006 at 5:19 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Start cheap and easy. Replace the plug. Next thought would be a plug wire. Try some fuel injector cleaner, it can't hurt anything and will help if your injector is leaking.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Mar 3, 2006 at 9:55 AM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the wet spark plug first, then check the plug wire. Use fuel injector cleaner in case a leaking injector is causing the unburned fuel.

Conversation Summary

A 1996 Mercury Tracer with 127,500 miles began running as if it were missing. The owner found a wet spark plug on cylinder 1 or 4, suggesting fuel was not burning, but confirmed spark was present. The expert recommended starting with a new plug, checking the plug wire, and trying fuel injector cleaner if an injector is leaking.

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