
1997 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire
Hello all. This 1997 F-150, 4.2L has a really bad misfire at idle when starting up in the morning. It lasts about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then runs fine the rest of the day. It will smoothe out after about 20 seconds, but hitting the accelerator causes it to misfi...
FIX posted 7/16/2005
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VIN | 1FTDX1722V |
Engine | 4.2 L / 6 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI / MPFI |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire |
Occurs | Cold, Under Load, Idle |
Misc. | Fed/Cal Emissions |
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Vehicle Data
1997 Ford F-150 XL
VIN | 1FTDX1722V |
Engine | 4.2 L / 6 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI / MPFI |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire |
Occurs | Cold, Under Load, Idle |
Misc. | Fed/Cal Emissions |