So not necessarily the coil pack itself, but it's connection to the #1 spark plug wire? That could be. Is there a way to examine/test the coilpack itself?
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20 years ago
Robb wrote:
> >
> > My friend has a 97 Ford Taurus GL, with a 3.0L V6, not the DOHC one,
> > approximately 60,000 miles. His check engine light keeps coming on. It
> > always gives the code for cylinder 1 misfire. We have changed the spark plug
> > (gapped correctly, autolite platinum), and changed the wire. The plug looked
> > clean when we pulled it. We would clear the code, and after each time it
> > would go for a couple days, then the light comes back on, with the same
> > fault code. Anybody have any ideas as to what else could be causing this?
> > His mechanic says he suspects the coil pack. I do not see how the coil pack
> > could just affect one cylinder. Well, any help would be appreciated. Oh, by
> > the way, the car seems to run just fine.......makes this a frustrating
> > problem. Thanks.
> > --Robb
> maybe the contacts inside the No.1 location might be bad??? now do you
> see how this might be the problem??????