+1 on the seatbelt and BAD COP. i just got done replacing one after doing a DIAG at the stealership.
The slight stumbling is usually caused by a weak COP or a bad COP spring/boot combo. Unfortunately, the only way to find a weak COP is either to use a known good one and swap them out one at a time until the problem is gone (if it's only 1 that's bad to begin with), or take it to Ford, they have a diagnostic machine just to load test the COPS, and it will show you quickly. It's a little costly, but saved me a ton of time and aggravation. Ended up being 4 weak cops, and 2 that tested good, but the springs were worn out, and not getting a good connection. Replaced the 4 bad ones, and replaced the boot/springs on the other 4, and life has been good since. No stumbling or bucking at low rpms anymore.
I'm surprised that noone's mentioned seatbelts that won't retract, that's the one thing that really ticks me off with my car.
Since mines got the issue, my search for a solution has revealed many others that have it also. That's is a "stumble / misfire" at cruising speed at 1800 to 2k RPM. It also comes with a slightly ruff idle.
I'm surprised that noone's mentioned seatbelts that won't retract, that's the one thing that really ticks me off with my car.
Thanks to all for the input. Has anyone ever had any issues with the timing chain tensioner failing or wearing out and causing damage to the engine? And what signs would one notice before it fails? Thanks.
Huh? Panther forums? Dont understand the humor of that one. Myself and others were wondering the signs of the timing chain tensioner about to fail.
My only issue is its hard to drive with 3 hot babes in the car all the time. Im 6'3 and moving the seat up makes it hard to drive. Thats my only issue so far.
Dont forget that craptastic 6 disk CD player that eats CD and says its empty when it full.
This thread has brought me great relief. I too experience the "stumbling" @ 2K rpm or so. I thought that it might have been my tranny slipping (4R70W). I feel so much better now
On the spark plug launching outta the heads issue, i've got 114k miles on my stock mill, and everythings still strong. and she hasn't had an easy life. Can i expect this? lol Oh, and i've heard a million and a half 4six's in trucks and big cars and other stangs that after they've gotten cold, and you start em up, they make this nasty knockin noise for about the first 5 seconds of running. and some of these vehicles have less miles and have been treated better than mine. Whats up with that?the only thing on my car that makes a nasty noise is the throw-out bearing after it gets warmed up.
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