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Old 06-14-2006, 10:20 AM   #1
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i just bought a 2001 mustang with a regular 3.8 v6 and it's been giving me some hell sometimes when i try to floor it to peel out our put some stress to this car it sound like it misfires and it starts to tug and hesitate i replace the spark plug wires twice already and it keeps doing the same thing, has anybody been through this before can anybody help ?
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Old 06-14-2006, 02:43 PM   #2
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Sounds like you need a lot more than a spark plug wire change.

Have the EMS diagnosed at a reputable shop. Well worth the expense. You many have a bad sensor/meter. Easily replaced. Problem over.
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Old 06-14-2006, 05:59 PM   #3
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Do the v6's have traction control? If so, turn it off. If not, I cant be of much help.
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Old 06-15-2006, 11:15 PM   #4
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i had the computer diagnosed and nothing came out 'cause the check engine light is not on, the only thing i have noticed is that when i have checked it at night i see the spak plug wires glowing in the dark like the spark is runing through the wire all the way through thats why i replaced the wires twice and it is still doing, it could it be the coil pack sending too much spark and burning the wires
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Old 06-16-2006, 10:05 AM   #5
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I just checked and traction control was not available on the base v6 models, but was standard on the premium v6 models. There should be a button below the radio that says "Trac" or something. Make sure it is off. I know I already said that, but, what you are describing sounds just like the factory traction control. When you try to spin the wheels, it cuts power to the engine and it feels like it is going to die. It stumbles and chugs like its severely misfiring. If it does not do this during normal acceleration, that is because your tires are not breaking loose. I forgot to turn mine off at the track once when I was attempting to do my burnout. Talk about embarassing.
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