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Diagnosing Ford F-250 Engine Miss Denver CO

1999 Ford F-250 5.4L has an engine miss and the Check Engine light is on with code P0304 in memory. Read on for details of diagnosing Ford F-250 engine miss.

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Diagnosing Ford F-250 Engine Miss


May 13, 2009

A 1999 Ford F-250 5.4L has an engine miss and the Check Engine light is on with code P0304 in its memory. Check for coolant dripping onto the #4 coil (passenger side rear cylinder) from the hose fitting directly above it. If coolant has dripped onto the coil, tighten the clamp and replace the coil, as it is almost always damaged by the coolant leak.

Customer Concern: 1999 Ford F-250 5.4L has an engine miss and the Check Engine light is on with code P0304 in memory.

Tests/Procedures
1. Check for coolant dripping onto the #4 coil (passenger side rear cylinder) from the hose fitting directly above it. If coolant has dripped onto the coil, tighten the clamp and replace the coil, as it is almost always damaged by the coolant leak.

2. If there is no indication of a coolant leak, check the primary resistance across the two terminals of the coils. The resistance should be 0.5-1.5 ohms on a room-temperature coil. If the engine is warm, the resistance will be slightly higher — up to 2.5 ohms on a coil installed in a hot engine.

3. If the resistance checks OK, pull the coils, check the coil and boot for signs of arcing to the engine, and if OK, swap them with another coil (one of the easier ones to get at) and see if the problem moves with the coil.

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Ford F-250 Recall
from: NHTSA - Auto Recalls
2004 Ford F-250
Unique Recall ID#
42477000111922000000000
Vehicle/Equipment Year/Make/Model
2004 Ford F-250
Recalled Component Description:
Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
Defect Summary:
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Ranger Trucks Built From January 25, 2011, Through April 25, 2011 At The Twin Cities Assembly Plant, And Service Parts Distributed To Dealers For Certain 2004 Through 2011 Model Year Ranger Trucks, 2002 Through 2005 Model Year Excursion Vehicles, And 2002 Through 2007 Model Year F-250, F-350, F-450, And F-550 Trucks For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." The Multi-Function Switch Was Shipped With A Subcomponent (Slider) That May Experience Deformation. A Multi-Function Switch With A Deformed Slider May Malfunction Causing The Turn Signal, Tail Lights, Hazard Warning Signal Flashers And/Or Brake Lights Not To Activate.
Consequence Summary:
Non-Functioning Lights Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers Will Replace The Switches Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 15, 2011. Owners May Contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center At 1-866-436-7332.
Source: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
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