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Old 06-01-2013, 06:09 PM
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Got it done today... All 4 driver side came out without a fight.. Passenger side they all fought hard.. Broke 2... The one in the very back was hell.. .. I was getting ready to call tow truck.. Finally managed to get a good bite and finally get it out.. Total time 4hrs.. I think if i would have soaked passenger side longer i wouldve been good..
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You won the battle brother, time to beer up!
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I did my plugs a few weeks back and just last night it started running bad like it was down a cylinder I limped it home but I was noticing a strong smell of gas any ideas of why. Could it be a loose plug
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Originally Posted by M8214m
I did my plugs a few weeks back and just last night it started running bad like it was down a cylinder I limped it home but I was noticing a strong smell of gas any ideas of why. Could it be a loose plug
That's where I would start.
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You won the battle brother, time to beer up!
Destroyed my Edge CS and my check engine light is on.. Haven't touched it at all today... Will try to figure it out tomorrow..
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Originally Posted by M8214m
I did my plugs a few weeks back and just last night it started running bad like it was down a cylinder I limped it home but I was noticing a strong smell of gas any ideas of why. Could it be a loose plug
That seems to be the usual problem when you are smelling gas after a plug change.
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Checked plugs and found #8 a half a turn loose thought problem was solved. NOT threw a code 301 saying plug one misfire swapped coil with another and still showed the same. Thought it could be spark plug which is sort if common. Pulled plug and cylinder had a bunch of fuel so I'm guessing injector stuck open how does this sound
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Originally Posted by M8214m
Checked plugs and found #8 a half a turn loose thought problem was solved. NOT threw a code 301 saying plug one misfire swapped coil with another and still showed the same. Thought it could be spark plug which is sort if common. Pulled plug and cylinder had a bunch of fuel so I'm guessing injector stuck open how does this sound
Yep, bad injector. DON'T drive it. Call your dealer with your VIN and see if it's covered under Ford's extended warranty. If so they'll have you tow it in. Either way, don't start the engine or you could destroy it.
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Originally Posted by KingRanch4Life

Destroyed my Edge CS and my check engine light is on.. Haven't touched it at all today... Will try to figure it out tomorrow..
What happened to the Edge?
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Originally Posted by VTX1800N1

What happened to the Edge?
Didnt unplug it when i disconnected the battery.. Never had to do it before...

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