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95GTNut · 08-26-2002, 09:12 PM

The question is, when you went to Goodyear for the tune, did you specify that you wanted to get rid of the misfire. If they had a technician diagnose the problem, then recommend a full tune-up, then I would suggest bringing the car back. However, if a customer comes up, requests a tune, then that may be all that he or she gets. The mechanic does the tune, backs the car out and flags his 1 hour or so of labor on the repair no diagnosis needed.

I doubt that you have a misplaced plug wire, as the routing on the 4.6 is great. My money is on a plug wire going bad. It has been my experience with the Triton engines be it a 4.6 or 5.4 that plug wires take care of the condition you are describing. As an aside, it is paramount that you go with quality wires, OEM (from Ford) or a reputable company that you recognize.

I hope this helps.

Ron

08-26-2002, 09:12 PM	#4
95GTNut Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crystal River, FL Posts: 8	The Funny thing about shops The question is, when you went to Goodyear for the tune, did you specify that you wanted to get rid of the misfire. If they had a technician diagnose the problem, then recommend a full tune-up, then I would suggest bringing the car back. However, if a customer comes up, requests a tune, then that may be all that he or she gets. The mechanic does the tune, backs the car out and flags his 1 hour or so of labor on the repair no diagnosis needed. I doubt that you have a misplaced plug wire, as the routing on the 4.6 is great. My money is on a plug wire going bad. It has been my experience with the Triton engines be it a 4.6 or 5.4 that plug wires take care of the condition you are describing. As an aside, it is paramount that you go with quality wires, OEM (from Ford) or a reputable company that you recognize. I hope this helps. Ron __________________ 95 Mustang GT Vert Date of Manufacture 07/95 WooHoo!