Misfiring Ranger

[cmw]

I have a 1997 Ford Ranger, and the other day it started running rough and the check engine light came on. So I took it to the local auto parts store and plugged it in to the computer thing and it said misfire on cylinders 1 and 6. I am putting new plug wires on since I put new plugs in last fall and am wondering will the check engine light shut off or do I need to do something special to get rid of it?

Thanks

CMW

[Jeremy airjer W]

If that takes care of the misfire than there will be a number of key cycles without a fault before it turns itself off. 4wanderingeyes, Shackbash, or another more in depth ford guru will be able to shed a little more light.

The code will continue to be stored until it is cleared with a scan tool.

And by the way welcome to FM, HSO, & Iceleaders cmw!

[cmw]

Thanks!

[Scott K]

I would start off with replacing the wires, and pulling out the new plugs in cyl 1&6 and make sure they arent cracked, or the electrode is bent. Which 6cyl is this, the 3.0 or the 4.0?

[cmw]

It's the 4.0, I put new wires on it today and the light shut off. I didn't pull the plugs, but they weren't cracked or bent.

[Scott K]

Did the miss go away? If so, you fixed it, if not, I would pull the 2 plugs to inspect them.

[cmw]

Yup it quit missing so I am good to go for duck hunting this weekend!