Misfiring

Tiny
KIMBERLY HANSEN
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  • 2005 FORD MUSTANG
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 180,000 MILES
Every time I drive the car it sputters in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear. When I put it on the computer it said to change my EGR valve and so I did and it still does the same thing. It seems like it misfires. I changed the spark plug wires but it didn't fix it. What else could it be?
Thursday, August 26th, 2021 AT 11:37 PM

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Tiny
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Hi, I'm Dan.

Misfires can be tracked down by eliminating things one at a time. Could be spark, fuel, vale related, or compression. Please see the attached articles to see if you can eliminate a couple things. I always try the easy things like spark plugs and such first.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

In addition to this being a misfire, it could just be a fuel shortage causing a rough running condition. So not only do we need to check the spark plugs but we need to check the fuel pressure as well.

Here is a guide that will help with this.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Lastly can you remove the plugs and take a look at them to see if they are worn or showing signs of an issue. I am attaching a chart below that will show what they look like and the possible cause.

Please take a look at them and let us know which one they look closest too. Or just get a couple pictures of the plugs and we will be able to figure out next steps.

Thanks
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Friday, August 27th, 2021 AT 10:43 AM

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