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Ed Hallman Posted on Jul 06, 2015
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I have a 97 ford thunderbird with 4.6 v8 codes show cylinder 1&4 misfire I have changed plugs wires maf sensor and it ran fine for a luttle bit then started again

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    Robert Wood Jul 06, 2015

    Is it only showing codes or actually missing ? If it misses does it have black smoke out the exhaust ?

  • Robert Wood
    Robert Wood Jul 06, 2015

    Coil Packs

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1 and 4 show to be on separate coils. Check to make sure the plug wires near the 1 and 4 wires are not touching as this can cause cross firing among cylinders.

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Isn't that the same coil, 1 & 4? That would indicate a bad coil.

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Replace the distributor cap

  • Ed Hallman
    Ed Hallman Jul 06, 2015

    It has dual coul packs

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    johnny rebel Jul 06, 2015

    then replace coil packs

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 17, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 Cavalier No Spark in cylinders 1 & 4

ignition mod. grounds,pcm or timing belt could all be it but, I would have to look at timing first.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2009

SOURCE: engine code p0307 cylinder #7 misfire

It could be carbon deposits on valve seats keeping valves from totally closing. You can try getting you a can of motorcraft PM3 top end engine cleaner and get engine up to operating temp then remove one of the small vacuum lines from the intake and draw the contents of the can slowly into the engine.After you have drawn in the contents shut engine off and let it soak for about 45 minutes then crank it back up and let it run until it clears. Now it will smoke like a forrest fire while you are doing this so don't be alarmed,just tell the neighbors you are spraying for mosqitos.This may cure the problem. If not you may be looking at a valve job.
This can be verified with a compression test if this is what is causing it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 18, 2009

SOURCE: misfire of the #3 cylinder, 4.3 6 cyl

R THEY WIRED CORRECTLY,WITH THE SAME GAP??

cy schousboe

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  • Posted on Nov 29, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 ford ranger, number 3 cylinder mis fires.

When you change the plug what color is the tip of the old one? This could be the answer to your problems. It should be a light beige or tan if everything is working properly.Just take one of the old plugs down to your local garage and get the mechanic to have a look at it. He'll be able to tell you why it keeps misfiring. Hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2013

SOURCE: 1997 ford f150 cyliner 7 misfire

After replacing the coil, plug and wire. The injector is working properly so I would say that you have a burnt exhaust valve. Get a cylinder leak down test or compression test to confirm this at a reputable mechanic.

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Misfiring. Error codes p0306, p0351, p0352

p0306 refers to cylinder 6 misfire detected===causes engine mechanical fault--wiring---ignition/fuel system--injector ---ECT/MAF sensor---ECM
IF there was a mechanical fault (hydraulic follower ) or valve it would be there most of the time and not just on start up. Possible injector fault but I would be inclined to check out the MAF sensor codes p0351 &2 refer to ignition coil A and ignition coil B primary /secondary--circuit malfunction === causes --wiring--ignition coil--ECM ( all causes for the both)
going on this check out the coils and check that the wiring and connections are clean and tight. basically I would be inclined to change out the coils and check /replace the MAF sensor.
change the engine --sounds like advice to get some extra money out of you.
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1996 5.7 vortec misfire cyliner 4 and 6

have you cleared the codes between fault reads
clean the maf first .....replace the maf if faulty
coil packs ?
injectors
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I have a 1997 ford explorer and it reads 1 2 4 6 cylinders are misfiring and bank 1 and 2 are lean and bank 2 sensor 2 problem please help!!!!

If the front oxygen sensors have over 100,000 miles
on them change & then work on vacuum leaks in exhaust
prior to converter & then ignition misfires

Spark Plugs--every 3 years
Clean MAF Sensor

Exhaust Converter may be shot,then only last 12 to 14 years
If so-- then do the rear sensors as well
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Misfire in cylinder 6. chaned coils an spark plugs still come up as misfire in cylinder 6. CHANGED ignition coil still comes up. What should i do next?

Plugs get changed at 70,000 miles
I would suggest that you use the OEM
Plugs,they are made by NGK and are special
on my 2004 LS,I don't know about yours.

Clean the MAF Sensor with the CRC Product
for that

Change the 2 front O2 Sensors at 100,000 miles

Check fuel pressure at the fuel rail on engine

The coil you replaced on #6 ,even though you
have a PO306 Code,doesn't mean that was the
bad one. It is a COP Coil or Ford thing, you will
learn as you get involved with them

In some cases, you buy 1 new coil and walk it
from one cylinder to the next.

On single coil codes, you may get lucky,on multiple
codes or a really bad coil you won't

Your not using any fancy test equipment and
unfortunately a lot of repair shops have it and
don't know how to use it,including dealers

V6 or V8 ?
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1994 Ford Thunderbird 4.6/V8- diagnostic codes: P0171 & P0174. What do they mean?

Basically this means that an oxygen sensor in bank 1 detected a lean condition (too much oxygen in the exhaust). On V6/V8/V10 engines, Bank 1 is the side of the engine that has cylinder #1.

Note: This DTC is very similar to P0174, and in fact your vehicle may show both codes at the same time.
Symptoms

You will more than likely not notice any drivability problems, although there may be symptoms such as a lack of power, detonation (spark knock), and/or a hesitation/surge on acceleration.
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A code P0171 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

  • The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor is dirty or faulty. Note: The use of "oiled" air filtersmag-glass_10x10.gif may cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled. There is also an issue with some vehicles where the MAF sensors leak the silicone potting material used to protect the circuitry.
  • There could be a vacuum leak downstream of the MAF sensor.
Possible Solutions

Possible solutions include:

  • In the vast majority of cases, simply cleaning the MAF sensor does the trick. Consult your service manual for it's location if you need help. I find it's best to take it off and spray it with electronics cleaner or brake cleaner. Make sure you are careful not to damage the MAF sensor, and make sure it's dry before reinstalling
  • Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary
  • Check for a dirty fuel filter
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Need code definition for ford thunderbird 96. codes are p0135,p0155,p0304,p0172........obd2

The only codes on your car that are only Ford codes are the one ranging in the 1000,s your codes start with 0,s there fore they are generic OBD2 codes
P0135=O2 Sensor Heater Circuit
P0155=O2 Sensor Heater Circuit
P0304=Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
P0172=System Too Rich
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My 97 Thunderbird is misfiring on # 3 and # 4 cylinders

could be burnt valves or bad plugs or bad wires or distributor cap
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Check engine light

A multi misfire may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
Faulty spark plug or wires, Faulty coil (pack), Faulty oxygen sensor(s), Faulty fuel injector(s), Stuck/blocked EGR valve / passages, Faulty camshaft position sensor, Defective computer.

The engine is stumbling or hesitating, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs). Depending on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may be a good idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance schedule. I would suggest spark plugs, spark plug wire, distributor cap, and rotor (if applicable). Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs). In some cases, the the problems were faulty fuel injectors. 

Random misfires that jump around from one cylinder to another (read: P030x codes) also will set a P0300 code. The underlying cause is often a lean fuel condition, which may be due to a vacuum leak in the intake manifold or unmetered air getting past the airflow sensor, or an EGR valve that is stuck open.

Good luck and hope this information helps, keep me posted, be glad to help you get the truck running 100% again. Not sure if your running a K&N air filter, and if you are there may be a flim of oil on the MAF sensor that is making you run lean. You may want to spray down the MAF sensor with a can of MAF cleaner. 
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