1997 4.6 mustang gt running rough.

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Asked by huckersZ May 20, 2021 at 03:53 PM about the 1997 Ford Mustang GT Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1997, 4.6 mustang GT running rough. replaced all plugs, both coil packs,
cleaned MAF sensor, cleaned throttle body. Checked for vacuum leaks and
found no cracked or unattached hoses

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oilyspill answered 3 years ago

If your talking about rough idle, the basics, check for a leak of some kind, fuel--egr--vacuum leak. Some ford maf sensors, if you suspect issue, unplug the maf sensor, take it for a spin, if it does better have to check maf system. Any applicable trouble codes?

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