theGreatDane
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- Graham Washington
- Vehicle Year
- 1999, 1971
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0 V6, 302 V8
- Transmission
- Manual
So i have a 1999 Ranger Supercab, 4x4 with a 4.0 and a 5 speed. A few months ago it started stuttering when cold, when i would accelerate, but would go away after 5 or so minutes of driving, and often less than that when i would floor it.
Yesterday, however, it started stuttering more often, and after starting it up last night, the stutter did not go away, and was accompanied by a rattle (like a can full of marbles being shaken) at above 3k rpm. It now stutters in all rpms, has the rattle, idles really rough, the exaust smells gassy, and the check engine light has come on. When i pulled the codes, i found a P0306 code (cylinder 6 misfire).
I just replaced the plugs and wires about 2000 miles (2 months ago). When i pulled the #6 cylinder plug, it looked normal, and the gap was good (.052). I do not even know where to start, and do not want to just start replacing things wildly hoping they help.
What should i do?!?!?!?!
Yesterday, however, it started stuttering more often, and after starting it up last night, the stutter did not go away, and was accompanied by a rattle (like a can full of marbles being shaken) at above 3k rpm. It now stutters in all rpms, has the rattle, idles really rough, the exaust smells gassy, and the check engine light has come on. When i pulled the codes, i found a P0306 code (cylinder 6 misfire).
I just replaced the plugs and wires about 2000 miles (2 months ago). When i pulled the #6 cylinder plug, it looked normal, and the gap was good (.052). I do not even know where to start, and do not want to just start replacing things wildly hoping they help.
What should i do?!?!?!?!