Coil issues code reader said P0351, P0352, and P0353?

1999 FORD F-150
200,000 MILES • 4.2L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JENNID76
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Hello, I replace the coil pack, spark plugs and plug wires in my 99 Ford F150. It drive great after I did. But about 300 miles after I changed them I was accelerating trying to get on the highway when all the sudden my truck died so I hooked up the code reader and the code reader said P0351, P0352, and P0353 all at the same time "ignition coil a b and c primary/secondary circuit". It was three separate codes. Well I open the hood and I check to make sure that the coil plugs wires were properly secure and whenever I did I went back and cranked the truck up did another code reading and it cleared the codes but it's still feels like it's misfiring and I can smell fumes. Can anyone tell me what it could be, please.

Thanks so much Jenni D
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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It looks like the coil pack went bad and is defective, I would return it and get another unit.

P0351 - Ignition Coil “A” Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0352 - Ignition Coil “B” Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0353 - Ignition Coil “C” Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

Let me know what happens after you replace the ignition coil. Please upload an image or a short video in your response of the coil, so I can see what's going on.
Mar 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM