Sputtering while idle

Asked by Diablosl21 Jun 23, 2016 at 06:10 PM about the 2002 Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I recently changed my spark plugs on my 2002 f150 now its
acting like it wants to die when idle what can be causing
this??

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Auto_Centric answered 8 years ago

Why did you change plugs? it was running fine before this? Have it read for codes, even if the check engine light is NOT on the computer will have stored information and codes. Discount auto stores will read codes for no fee. write them down.

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