Ignition Coil Failure Due to Excessive Spark Plug Gap on Ford F-150

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

An illuminated Check Engine Light and a rough running engine could indicate that one or more of the ignition coils has failed. Often times this is due to excessive spark plug gap. To fix this problem, the defective ignition coils, spark plugs, and all coil boots should be replaced.

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