2000 Ford Explore Spark plug Problems


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2000 Ford Explore Spark plug Problems

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Ajaxs1988
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Aug 5, 2011, 8:22 PM

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So i had to change my spark plugs today and before i changed them my truck was have a little bit of trouble starting and the typcal worn sparkplug sound, the odd clicking sound. And now that i changed and replaced the spark plugs the truck is acting horriable. aweful ideling, the clicking sound is much worse and louder and it is making a horriable smell. i took out all the sparkplugs and re gapped them & replaced the sparkplug cables. also when i first removed the spark plug from cylinder number 3 it had oil or coolant on it, which either means the head gasket is F***ed or my valve guides or piston rings are worn out; but why is my truck ideling worse and making a messed up smell. Please Help me i have a 2000 FordExplorer 4.0 V6 OHV. i dont understand how a new sparkplugs and cables can cause the truck to act worse. I know what i'm doing i always work on my own cars and trucks. PLEASE HELP ME THIS IS MY WIFE'S AUNTS TRUCK AND SHE CANT AFFORD A MECHANIC

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Discretesignals
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Aug 6, 2011, 8:19 AM

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Could you elaborate on the clicking sound you are hearing? Spark plugs generally don't make any noises, but if you have secondary voltage finding ground other than through the plug, you'll probably hear snapping noises.

Did you make sure you don't have any wires crossed? If the check engine light is on while the engine is running, what code(s) are being stored? Can you post a picture of the #3 plug. Generally if your burning coolant the plug will be steam cleaned.

Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to run a compression check on the engine before you go any further. Be sure to disable the fuel pump and ignition system. Make sure the battery is fully charged, so you don't get any false readings.

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Sidom
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Aug 6, 2011, 9:06 AM

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I would have to agree that you crossed a wire....

I'm curious about the "typical worn spark plug sound"?

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