Misfire

Tiny
BIG FERN
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  • 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 218,070 MILES
It's making a burn mark in the middle of my number 2 spark plug
Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 2:56 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Check to seeif it's kind of grayish it may be the plug wire is leaking causing that.
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 3:14 PM
Tiny
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Also check the fuel pressure low fp will cause misfires
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 3:14 PM
Tiny
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I assume you mean along the outside of the spark plug. Replace the spark plug and the wire. Once arcing takes place it leaves a carbon track behind inside the boot. That is a conductor and it will continue to arc there until both parts are replaced.
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 3:18 PM

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