rollinstone
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- 1997 Ford Explorer XLT
OK..replaced plugs...Autolite Double platinums. Gap: .054. The old plugs and wires were Motorcraft and had only about 45k on them.
Altho I replaced the wires when I put the Motorcraft plugs in, I did not do so with the Autolites thinking that...heck at 45k the old Motorcraft wires should be OK.
Now, when I'm driving up a hill at, say, 45-50 mph, the engine stutters/misses a few beats unless I disengage the overdrive, shifting me to a lower gear to get the speed up. Also noticed the engine bumps a little at idle.
I've checked, rechecked, and checked again to ensure that each wire is fully seated (the angles are kinda tight to get a good grip)...no help.
Thoughts?
Altho I replaced the wires when I put the Motorcraft plugs in, I did not do so with the Autolites thinking that...heck at 45k the old Motorcraft wires should be OK.
Now, when I'm driving up a hill at, say, 45-50 mph, the engine stutters/misses a few beats unless I disengage the overdrive, shifting me to a lower gear to get the speed up. Also noticed the engine bumps a little at idle.
I've checked, rechecked, and checked again to ensure that each wire is fully seated (the angles are kinda tight to get a good grip)...no help.
Thoughts?