Question on how to fix my 2002 mercury mountaineer

[khandielas]

New to here, surfed around and found a lot of good tips. Million thanks to all!

I got misfire and I want to replace all the plugs and coils. I read this thread:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=248208&page=2
and now I have basic idea how the work should be done.

But nobody mentioned how they can reach the plugs/coils on the left side of the engine, esp. #2 and #3, these two are completed buried into lots of wires and tubes. Do I have to remove those tube and wires to reach these plugs?

Your advice is highly appreciatied!!!
Joe from Illinois.

 

[khandielas]

Studied the posts and followed them to change spark plugs and coils. Have put on 230 miles already, 18.6mpg, runs smooth, no SES light, no shaking, I am happy. I did not change #2 coil and spark plug because it is hard to reach, will do if misfire happens on it.

Had Midas fixed the broker flange in mid range pipe. I was told it is weldered so I have no way to do it myself. Cost is $150.

108,000 miles now, hope it can go another 50k.

New to here, surfed around and found a lot of good tips. Million thanks to all!

I got misfire and I want to replace all the plugs and coils. I read this thread:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=248208&page=2
and now I have basic idea how the work should be done.

But nobody mentioned how they can reach the plugs/coils on the left side of the engine, esp. #2 and #3, these two are completed buried into lots of wires and tubes. Do I have to remove those tube and wires to reach these plugs?

Your advice is highly appreciatied!!!
Joe from Illinois.

 

[1Aauto]

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