Probably a coil breaking down, but might be spark plug wires.
there's so many things it could be, but I would probably start with changing the fuel filter, and see where that leaves you.
we have a ford escort lx and it wont start without the gas throttle half way then it starts but is very rough but wont idle by itself
vacuum leak
At 35mph it runs rough. Also when idling it will quit running, sometimes. Does that sound like I need new spark plugs? How many miles are new plugs & wires good for?
sounds like coolant temp sensor is bad but also sounds like cat might be pluged
A Ford Explorer that runs rough may be experiencing a clogged fuel filter, dirty air filter, or worn spark plugs. A proper tune-up can solve most problems associated with an engine running rough.
I have a '90 celebrity that had the same problem. Turned out to be the fuel pump. If you have any machanic friends I would have them test the presure. Hope this helps.
starts and runs for a minute and stops running
dear people of the us rough can be a behavior or u can feel i I will tell u the behavior first then the feeling then the feeling. The behavior rough means like playing a little to rowdy and mean. when to little boys r having a wrestling match they may be a little bit rough so u will tell them to stop hurting each other and being rough and rowdy. The feeling rough feels hard and bumpy like sand paper or u could say a car ride was rough because the road was rough and bumpy definitly rough is the oppisit of smoth
I think your problem is either in high voltage cables or in the ignition coils. Since you have two ignition coils for 4 cylinders and missfire in one, the problem is in the cables.
sounds like your choke isn't working or isn't set correctly
If the vehicle runs better when it heats up then several things need to be checked. A cracked ignition coil may seal up when heated. same thing with plug wires. Also check the choke system. The choke could be sticking and cause rough starts, simulating a misfire by running rough.