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1989 Ford Cougar 3.8L Poor Idle Quality
Posted to Ford Driveability on 2/10/2000

Car came in with bad engine shake at idle. Off idle, it smooths right out. A cylinder power balance test shows #5 cylinder is the problem. A compression test shows good, all injector patterns OK, hosing it down with carb cleaner spray shows no air leaks ex...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1989 Ford Cougar

VIN 1MEPM6044K
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality
OccursAlways, Idle
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car Vehicle Data

1989 Ford Cougar

VIN 1MEPM6044K
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality
OccursAlways, Idle