Originally posted by F111D F:
Rahmel has another post going, similiar problem.




Actually, Rahmel's problem is a little bit different. His misfire occurs while the engine is running, mine only occurs on startup (not afterwards).

Originally posted by Big Jim:
Even if you have nearly new parts, it would be wise to pull those two plugs for inspection and look over those two plug wires as well.




As I said, I pulled the plug in cylinder #2 and it was fine. I will pull the plug for cylinder #3 soon...


96 Contour SE Duratec V6 24-valve 2.5L ATX 108,000 mi. Replaced: crankshaft w/ DMD, EGR valve (clogged), EVR, DPFE, PCV valve, evap emissions hose & tube (cracked), window regulator (broken), LH & RH PCV tubes, UIM gasket (leak), ignition coil