Rough idle

Tiny
ROBERT RIFFE
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  • 1997 FORD EXCURSION
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 300,000 MILES
Replaced coils and plugs. Deleted the EGR and have ran 4 plus full tanks. What is causing the rough idle? Running out of ideas. Cleaned throttle body, looked at MAF. Looked good. Throttle position sensor?
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Are there any codes set?

I would start with a compression test to be sure there is no cylinder damage.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

You have covered the basics so we need to move further into checks.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

Roy
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
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I'm on the same page with Roy! Start with a compression test to make the base engine is in good shape. On semi-rare occasions the roller follower will fall off or a valve spring will break on a particular cylinder and have you chasing your tail for quite a while! That's where the codes will come in handy to identify a possible cylinder, then go from there.
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 AT 11:20 AM

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