[NitroStigs]

More updates!
went with a custom tune from Alan Jackson, on revision 1 right now but stopped the process because even that did not fix my idle issue. Gapped my plugs, replaced upstream o2 sensor again (just incase my previous was faulty) and still having rough idle. Went back to stock OEM tune for ****s and giggles and my rough idle went away? But I still have p0171 popping up and now a p219A. Havnt been going into boost, but when I do I notice a lot of black smoke out of exhaust. Pics of my o2 sensor will be attached. Going with fuel filter next and when I get my car shipped to New Jersey, I will finally be able to get it smoke tested and maybe walnut blast the valves if no leaks are found. Will also be doing a compression test soon

 

[NitroStigs]

Another update!

Changed fuel filter, no change. It was easy to do though and I read that it’s recommended every 30-50k miles. At this point I’m trying to be positive and say I’m doing “routine maintenance” 😂

I did complete the compression test, and numbers are as follows
178 cyl 1
178 cyl 2
178 cyl 3
180 cyl 4

So thank god that came out good. Still having rough idle on custom tune but good idle on stock tune (still shows codes though). Will do more troubleshooting after car arrives in Jersey at the end of June or start of July 🤙🏼

Edit:
Also found out that my head gasket recall was done at 3k miles. Currently at 37k

 

[Pezzar]

Check fuel Evap purge valve that’s common issue to and affects idle

 

[NitroStigs]

Check fuel Evap purge valve that’s common issue to and affects idle

That was the first thing I replaced months ago. Helped with a issue I was having after getting a full tank of gas.

 

[Pezzar]

Who fitted it

 

[NitroStigs]

All fixed finally! Was my downpipe gasket pre o2. Was cracked, picture for reference

 

[Sickflo_rs]

Who's Alan Jackson? I'd tune with someone reputable in the community. Tune+, Stratified, Randy at tunewerks. I did a quick google and couldn't find the guy you're going thru.

 

[NitroStigs]

Who's Alan Jackson? I'd tune with someone reputable in the community. Tune+, Stratified, Randy at tunewerks. I did a quick google and couldn't find the guy you're going thru.

Alan Jackson with Edge Autosport

 

[Jgray2016]

All fixed finally! Was my downpipe gasket pre o2. Was cracked, picture for reference View attachment 360630

How did you diagnose that? Smoke test?

 

[NitroStigs]

How did you diagnose that? Smoke test?

A smoke test would of worked, but I just got lucky by looking and seeing the huge crack and black dust everywhere

 

[Jgray2016]

A smoke test would of worked, but I just got lucky by looking and seeing the huge crack and black dust everywhere

Just got mine smoke tested, sadly nothing came up 😭 the hunt continues for the source of my issue, but running out of things to try! I'm also Scotland based, and can't really find any ford specialists. Ford themselves gave up.

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Bit stumped here. I’ve taken car to Ford and they’ve reported nothing wrong. I’ve no engine management light either. Problem: car revs surge when down at idle. Say the car idles normally at approx 700/800rpm. All of a sudden however, the revs will drop down to 500 and the car shudders, revs...

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