Check Engine

[RiseAgainst]

When I started up my car and started to drive, I noticed that when ever I was at low speeds or stopped my car would shake pretty hard. It felt like it was coming from under the hood and then when I got up to about 45mph the check engine light came on. So I brought it back down to about 25 and it went away. The violent shaking only went away when I was going faster. Also, I rolled down the window and it smelled like something was burning but i couldnt see any smoke. Please help me. (I'm taking it to the Ford dealer later, but I was hoping you guys could help).

 

[BuffaloXplorer]

get to an Autozone or other and get the check engine light checked (even if it's off it will tell you what it was/is). Come back here and search for the code....if you can't find anything of significance, post back in this thread and let us know what you've got...

 

[RiseAgainst]

I went to Auto Zone and they said it was misfiring in cylinder 3. I replaced the spark plug and it still is shaking and running poorly. What do you think spark plug wires or ignition coil?

 

[BuffaloXplorer]

Hard to tell from this side of the PC...not sure of the possible tests that could be done to check either of these items. Maybe check the wire for continuity & OBvious damage...not sure about the coil, though

 

[aldive]

Check your coil pack.

Good luck ....