check engine light blinks while driving

Asked by Dave Sep 11, 2016 at 11:21 AM about the 1998 Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Check  engine  light  blinks  while  driving  but  don't  feel  like  it  effects  how  
it's  running , also not  firering  right  on  number  7  cylinder  comes and goes  

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Bob answered 8 years ago

Sparkplug, plug wire (if equipped) or bad coil on plug (if equipped) are the likely causes. When were the sparkplugs last changed? How many miles on this F-150?

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GuruWLSHJ answered 6 years ago

I have 2011 Ford flex force four drive very time go about 55 miles keep cut out back fire to the gas emissions

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Harold answered 4 years ago

My 2001 Ford F150 check engine light flashes while I’m driving 23 times Then there’s times and flashes 50!??

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