• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech

98 Mustang v6

  • Thread starter Thread starter StangMan1936
  • Start date Start date Sep 14, 2024

StangMan1936

Member
Sep 7, 2024
4
1
13
Tupelo,Ms
Sep 14, 2024
#1
  • Sep 14, 2024
  • #1
I've got a 1998 Mustang 3.8 V6 and I've changed the spark plugs and gapped them but still missing.What could be the problem?
 

89ripper

Founding Member
Jun 3, 2002
926
308
103
Rockford, Illinois
Sep 14, 2024
#2
  • Sep 14, 2024
  • #2
Is it missing on one or more cylinders? Spark plug wires maybe, coil could be leaking
 

StangMan1936

Member
Sep 7, 2024
4
1
13
Tupelo,Ms
Sep 14, 2024
#3
  • Sep 14, 2024
  • #3
Got a little jerk to it at idle but I'll check on that for sure
 

DirtyD916

Active Member
May 25, 2003
804
1
38
Norcal 916
Sep 14, 2024
#4
  • Sep 14, 2024
  • #4
+1 to checking the coil and wires. If not that, I’d see about getting the injectors cleaned
 
Reactions: 89ripper

StangMan1936

Member
Sep 7, 2024
4
1
13
Tupelo,Ms
Sep 14, 2024
#5
  • Sep 14, 2024
  • #5
Okay I'll look into doing that...
 

StangMan1936

Member
Sep 7, 2024
4
1
13
Tupelo,Ms
Sep 14, 2024
#6
  • Sep 14, 2024
  • #6
Cleaned the coils and installed sparkplug wires and it stopped. THANKS!!!!
 
Reactions: 89ripper
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

I
98 Mustang GT dying
  • ItsMason
  • May 14, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
103
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 25, 2026
lenzgt
L
M
warmed up, hard re-starting on hot days
  • michaelleewebb
  • Mar 26, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
9
Views
255
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Mar 29, 2026
michaelleewebb
M
J
'04 3.8L V6 mineral deposits and oil on #3 cylinder. Does it need a rebuild or something simpler?
  • joeybuddy96
  • Mar 18, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
5
Views
234
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Jun 9, 2026
joeybuddy96
J
P
Weird Voltage & Oil Pressure Gauges
  • PNN
  • May 22, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
46
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech May 22, 2026
PNN
P
6
2010 V6 Sees differently than GT?
  • 6t9Mach1
  • Mar 31, 2026
  • 2010 - 2014 Specific Tech
Replies
2
Views
166
2010 - 2014 Specific Tech Apr 1, 2026
6t9Mach1
6
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?