08 Taurus X 3.5L Cylinder Misfire

Keith_Lavoie
Thu, 16 Mar 2017 21:45:02 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

I have an annoying issue here. My Taurus X (3.5L same as newer Explorer) has a #2 cylinder misfire code (P0302+P0202). I was told by a mechanic, and much research that it was the ignition coil that was to blame. So naturally i replaced it (yes firewall side and center) and …voila! Actually NO, I still have same code, a flashing engine light, and a very rough running engine. BUT… the weirdest part of all is that if I drive the car after sitting overnight its fine, UNTIL you turn it off and back on again (same as before i replaced the coil). Im thinking theres a very slim chance i got a bad coil, so something else is going on. Any thoughts would be great .

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