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2001 Stang, Looking For Some Help

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Hi everyone, I just bought a 2001 V6 convertible Stang, and it's having a few issues and I'd like to see what y'all think. First off I had the P0401 engine code, which I've seen most people say is the DPFE Sensor so I went ahead and replaced that and sprayed some brake clean through the lines, but didn't help the rough run- and by rough run, I mean when accelerating and I hit around 30 Mph and it starts doing this weird bumping thing like it's kinda hesitating(honestly kinda hard to explain) then i noticed once when I accelerated the engine light started flashing which I know is a misfire but haven't had the chance to check the code on that yet. What do you guys think I should start with? I was thinking clean the EGR Valve and check my plug wires next to see if it helps and just wanted some input. Thanks for any help!
 

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Check the code first. See what cylinder(s) it references, and go from there...plugs, wires, and on.
 
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Update: it has a Cylinder 3 mis Fire. Should I just start at the spark plug and plug wire and see if they are bad? I have a feeling the coil pack may just being going out
 

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First and easiest thing to do might be to move the wire to another cylinder. If that cylinder starts to misfire and #3 stops misfiring, then it's not likely to be the plug. If #3 does keep misfiring, then switch plugs with another cylinder and see if it follows the plug...if so, you've got your answer.
 
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