Bowtiebuster
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- City, State
- Orangeville, Ontario
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2002 Explorer Sport
Hey guys. So today after 4 hours in my Father-in-law's garage I got the plugs and wires changed. First thing I noticed was the old plugs that were in the truck (Motorcraft Platinum AGSF 22PM's) we're shorter then the TR55-1's that I bought to install in the motor. Just so were clear, my truck is an 02 EX Sport with the SOHC motor. I installed these NGK TR55-1 plugs in my 01 Ranger (SOHC) and the motor loved them... My Explorer isn't liking them so much, or at least I think they're causing my headache.
Problem: When I give it anything more then 1/3 throttle, it stutters and shakes (while driving) and has little power. Also the check engine light flashes after 3 or 4 seconds of "the shakes". This is very frustrating as I just figured some moronic mechanic installed the plugs he ordered which are usually wrong (for a 4.0 OHV, as we know these parts databases seem to have a world of trouble realizing they are 2 different motors). When I drive 1/4 throttle to maintain highway speeds, it runs smoothly. Idles nicely aswell.
I also changed the plug wires at the same time... It's like it doesn't have enough spark to burn the fuel past a certain point of throttle... ?
Anyone have some insight on this?
Thanks in advance
Problem: When I give it anything more then 1/3 throttle, it stutters and shakes (while driving) and has little power. Also the check engine light flashes after 3 or 4 seconds of "the shakes". This is very frustrating as I just figured some moronic mechanic installed the plugs he ordered which are usually wrong (for a 4.0 OHV, as we know these parts databases seem to have a world of trouble realizing they are 2 different motors). When I drive 1/4 throttle to maintain highway speeds, it runs smoothly. Idles nicely aswell.
I also changed the plug wires at the same time... It's like it doesn't have enough spark to burn the fuel past a certain point of throttle... ?
Anyone have some insight on this?
Thanks in advance