Misfiring

Tiny
EDEM YIGAH
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  • 2015 FORD FUSION
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
Basically, my vehicle is slow to accelerate, vibrates seriously anytime I turn on the A/C however drives smoothly when it's off. I sent to a local maintenance shop for my codes to be read and I received a P0316 - Indicating misfiring at start up. Also, my Check engine light blinks about seven times when I turn my key to the on position, however, disappears when I start the engine. (This blinking observation has disappeared and doesn't show up now). Concerned as I was, I replaced my spark plugs which weren't Soo fouled but changed them regardless. I also sent it for an injector cleaning. I also noticed that my radiator fan keeps blowing at high speeds immediately I turn on the AC, hitherto which it used to run at relatively lower speeds and less noisy than it is now. The major headache for me is sluggish acceleration. I literally have to always shift into sport mode anytime I'm overtaking on a single carriageway. The engine feels heavy and slow to respond. I've tried but the lack of technical support is making diagnosis difficult. Kindly help me with this conundrum.
Monday, April 11th, 2022 AT 11:35 AM

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Tiny
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There are a number of things that can cause this, so I am going to attach a number of guides that will help with this but we need to start with two things.

First, we need to check for an external vacuum leak using this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Next we need to check for a vacuum leak at the intake valves and we do this by putting a vacuum gauge on the engine and see if it is a steady needle.

If it is not please see the chart attached below to help us figure out what could be happening.

Lastly I am attaching this guide which talks about this issue in general:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

I suspect this issue will be related to vacuum but let's start with this info and then see what turns up.

Please see the chart below and we can go from there.

Thanks
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 AT 6:39 PM

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