04 Freestar, I think it's time for a basic tuneup
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04 Freestar, I think it's time for a basic tuneup
Ok, my 04 Freestar came back from getting its new transmission with a little "chug" or miss under load at low rpm/throttle. Thought it might just be the computer learning the new shift points or something so I lived with it. Then it started missing right after you started it and put it in gear. Wait 30 seconds and it smoothes out. Now I have a check engine light saying I have a misfire on cylinder 2.
The dealer I bought it from put a new cam position sensor in it for free right after I bought it, but I have no idea when or if it's ever gotten new plugs, etc.
So I'm going to have to tear it down to get to the rear plugs, and I don't want to make a habit of this, so I want to take care of things while I'm there.
My plan is to replace the plugs, the wires, and the coil. Any other items that are a real pain to get to back there that I should consider doing also?
The dealer I bought it from put a new cam position sensor in it for free right after I bought it, but I have no idea when or if it's ever gotten new plugs, etc.
So I'm going to have to tear it down to get to the rear plugs, and I don't want to make a habit of this, so I want to take care of things while I'm there.
My plan is to replace the plugs, the wires, and the coil. Any other items that are a real pain to get to back there that I should consider doing also?
#2
Post-work update on this.
Replaced the plugs, wires, and coil pack. It would appear that all of them were the original equipment so 112K miles might be a little excessive between spark plug replacements.
Seems to run a lot smoother now, and has enough zip to chirp the tires.
The coil pack was fairly easy to replace once I took the cowl out, the back sparkplugs were a nightmare, the front ones weren't terrible. An air ratchet makes life much easier.
All in all I would say it took about 3 hours from opening the hood to going for the test drive.
Replaced the plugs, wires, and coil pack. It would appear that all of them were the original equipment so 112K miles might be a little excessive between spark plug replacements.
Seems to run a lot smoother now, and has enough zip to chirp the tires.
The coil pack was fairly easy to replace once I took the cowl out, the back sparkplugs were a nightmare, the front ones weren't terrible. An air ratchet makes life much easier.
All in all I would say it took about 3 hours from opening the hood to going for the test drive.
#4
Me too! When I first turned it over after it was done and it wouldn't start I was a little worried, but it turned out the coil pack wire wasn't quite plugged in all the way so easy fix and we were off and running.
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