2001 Ford Windstar cyl 2 and 6 misfires

DANMNICH

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2001 FORD WINDSTAR
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
54,000 MILES

My Windstar is runnig horribly. Originally the problem started sitting at a stoplight. Engine vibrarted badley and then idled low and died. Got the car started and limped it home. The codes were showing that the IAT senor had failed and cyl 2 and 6 misfired. I replaced the IAT/MAF and the car ran and started better but still idled low and died whenever under a load. Cyl 2and 6 misfire codes still there. I then replaced the plugs and wires(front side were burned bad and back side looked good but were very oily) which did not change a thing. Could the coil be causing the problem? Is there a way that I can test it?

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 AT 10:22 AM

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MERLIN2021

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17,250 POSTS

Both 2 and 6 are on the same coil cicuit, try checking the spark from those two, and test the connector.

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Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 AT 11:07 AM

MASTERTECHTIM

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I would remove plug wire on 2 and check to see if it has spark. If not then your right, replace the coil. Get back to me

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Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 AT 11:08 AM

DANMNICH

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Thanks guys! The coil fixed the problem. It also was much easier to do after I read someone elses post about removing the wiper mount plate. Runs smooth as silk now! I will definetley keep donating and asking questions.
Dan

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Sunday, March 9th, 2008 AT 9:46 AM