1998 Ford Explorer rough idle

Tiny
JHUB737
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Engine Performance problem
1998 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I replaced the sparkplugs yesterday because the car was in need of new ones they are bosch platinum plus 2 it started idling rough after the installation acceleration is also rough it almost feels like a miss I put athe old spark plugs back in and the symptoms are still there what do I do next?
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 3:43 PM

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Tiny
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Double check to see if a plug wire hasn't been crossed with another one. Anothwer thing make sure the wires were not damaged when pulling them off of the old plugs.
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 AT 10:51 PM
Tiny
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I changed the spark plug wires and the coil pack and the rough Idle symptoms are still there now the car almost dies during warm up going to replace fuel filter and maybe clean fuel injection system any thoughts
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009 AT 8:18 AM

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