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1999 F-150: triton..diagnostics..P303.Right valve cover..highway speed

 

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I have a 1999 F-150 with a 4.6 L Triton engine which misses under highway load.
Dealer diagnostics prteseneted codes P301, P302, & P303.
Right valve cover reportedly leaked causing plug wires rto short.
All plugs and plug wires were replaced and tuneup performed.
Engine continues to miss under highway speed load.
It feels like a centrifugal advance failure of old.
Recommendations please!

 

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Year : 1999
Make : Ford
Model: F-150
Engine: 4.6 liter Triton

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Engine missing under highway speed load. 93,000 + miles on vehicle. Dealer diagnostics reported codes P301, P302, & P303 and found right bank valve cover leaking and shorted out plug wires. Dealer replaced all plugs and plug wires, and performed tune-up. Vehicle still exhibiting severe missing under loading. Sounds like vacuum advance problems of old. Please provide recommendations!

Submitted: 1153 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: Ford
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  Shawn replied 1153 days and 21 hours ago.

HiCustomer

 

 

 

 

Thank you for asking your question on JustAnswer, my name is XXXXX XXXXX X will be assisting you today with your question. The most common cause of the problem you are having is a defective CMP (Camshaft Position Sensor), I am sending you instructions in pdf format, hope this helps you out.

 

 

 

 

 

CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTCDescriptionPossible CausesDiagnostic Aides
P0300 - Random Misfire The random misfire DTC indicates multiple cylinders are misfiring or the PCM cannot identify which cylinder is misfiring.
  • Camshaft position sensor (CMP)
  • Low fuel: less than 1/8 tank
  • Stuck open EGR valve
P0301 through P0310 - Misfire Detection Monitor The misfire detection monitor is designed to monitor engine misfire and identify the specific cylinder in which the misfire has occurred. Misfire is defined as lack of combustion in a cylinder due to absence of spark, poor fuel metering, poor compression, or any other cause.
  • Ignition system
  • Fuel injectors
  • Running out of fuel
  • EVAP canister purge valve
  • Fuel pressure
  • Evaporative emission system
  • Base engine
The MIL will blink once per second when a misfire is detected severe enough to cause catalyst damage. If the MIL is on steady state, due to a misfire, this will indicate the threshold for emissions was exceeded and cause the vehicle to fail an inspection and maintenance tailpipe test.

Expert TypeAuto Service Technician
Category: Ford
Pos. Feedback: 98.3 %
Accepts: 3394
Answered: 3/8/2010

Experience: 16 years experience Ford,Nissan and Honda dealership in all areas

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