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Posted on Jun 04, 2009

It idles rough at 500-600rpm.changed out both O2

I have a ford 5.4 litre V8 32 valve.it idles rough at 500-600rpm.changed out both O2 sensors.all new spark plugs. still wants to cut fuel back on left hand bank.but runs smoother at higher rpm 1500+rpm.

  • edward80 May 11, 2010

    is it coil packs or wires?

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