Flashing Check Engine Light...

[Mrauder83]

Check engine started flashing today while driving then car started to missing. Once I got home I checked my Coil packs and found oil on the driver side spark plug housing. Any ideas on what I should do??? Should I change that one spark plug and coil pack please help!!!

[a_d_a_m]

Had that happen a year ago, minus the flashing check engine light. FEL-PRO Part # VS50477R (http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=261180&cc=1387829) should take care of the oil in the spark plug housing. The spark plug tube seal has likely failed, and fouled a plug. I would guess that if you clean your COP with electrical cleaner (or Brakleen like I did - haters beware!), it is probably still operational. Disconnect the battery when performing this repair.

[Mrauder83]

Wow oh ok so i replace the spark plug and clean the coil pack what's the procedure of repairing the spark plug housing?

[a_d_a_m]

You need to remove the cam cover to replace the gaskets inside of it.

[Mrauder83]

Oh ok thanks man!

[a_d_a_m]

The driver's side is the easier one to remove. Once it's off, replacing the gaskets is a cinch.

[Mrauder83]

Ok ima go to work on it tomorrow should i get the gasket from the ford dealer or I can go to auto zone

[a_d_a_m]

If you can wait, I would order it from RockAuto (the link I provided). Otherwise, get Fel-Pro gaskets at a parts store.

[Mrauder83]

Ohhh ok I got you yea I can wait.

[a_d_a_m]

I should have said to price it out locally...maybe you'll find it cheaper locally. I never could, plus I was in a rush.

[RF Overlord]

Flashing CEL indicates a significant misfire...driving it that way could damages the cats. I would not operate the car until you have the coil and/or plug repaired/replaced.

[blackhueys]

yes be happy it is the driver side pass side is hard to get off but can be done the secret for re install is to grind a little bit off on the back of the valve cover that's what I did and it almost feel back into place.