Engine sputters when apply full throttle, then wrench light comes on?

Tiny
JOHN1024
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Truck starts and runs okay at low RPMs, then sputters when applying full throttle, then the wrench light comes on.
Monday, August 29th, 2022 AT 8:30 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This sounds like a typical engine misfire I would do a full tune up and replace all of the spark plugs here is a video to show you how.

Spark Plug Type

Spark Plug .................... AGSF-34N

https://youtu.be/E6oier7agkY

If you just want to find the cylinder that is misfiring, you can scan the computer and it will tell you which one is having a problem.

You can get a code scanner from Amazon for about $20.00.

Here is a guide/video to show you how:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is a scanner link:

https://amzn.to/3Qi1SS6

Also, you should service the throttle bore as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://youtu.be/6fWYjfU9UV8

Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 AT 10:35 AM
Tiny
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Replaced all coil packs, new sparks plugs (Motorcraft). Replaced motor 2k miles ago (crate motor) etc.
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 AT 1:28 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Nice work, so we had a problem with a truck like this and it turned out the spark plugs were counterfeit ones from China. I would recheck the spark plugs for cracks and to make sure they are genuine motor craft plugs, if you got them from Amazon, they are probably fake. Here is a video:

https://youtu.be/OpDJNDb6b9A

Spark Plug .................... AGSF-34N

Let me know.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 AT 11:40 AM
Tiny
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I've seen that video before, lol. Thanks. You are right. I bought eBay Motorcraft spark plugs, but I found a loose pigtail connection on a coil pack on piston 3 bank 1.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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I replaced pig tail. Engine slightly vibrates. I will be changing sparkplug to original. Can you please help me get a fuel pump sending unit diagram? There's 4 plug pin. I have 2 grounds and 2 powers. One gets 12v and the other one gets 7v.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 AT 12:11 PM
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KEN L
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Okay, here are the fuel pump wiring diagrams but they are included in the engine wiring, so I have to get you the complete set. You can save this post in your favorites, so you have them for reference later on if needed.
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Friday, September 2nd, 2022 AT 8:57 AM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for your help. My truck is running better. It has a check engine light on. Drives great at low RPMs, when I gas it on first or second gear it chugs. I will pull out codes once the system cycles. Thanks again
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Friday, September 2nd, 2022 AT 10:01 AM
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KEN L
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Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
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Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 AT 11:21 AM

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