1999 Ford Explorer SPARK PLUGS WET WITH GAS

1999 FORD EXPLORER
175,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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99FDEX
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99 EXPLORER 5.0 Recently installed new plugs, wires fuel filter, air filter, coil pack, oil filter,and anti freeze. Idle started going up to 1500 to 2000 rpm and running rough. when I hit passing gear on highway I get a real strong smell which I believe is from the cat converter. I pulled the new plugs and they were all soaked with gas. Since I was told this suv dosent have a fuel pressure regulator I am thinking it could be the fuel pump pumping to much gas. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It starts fine and dosent stall, just a rough idle and wet plugs. I am stumped.
Jun 8, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you have an electric fuel pump, and you do, you have a fuel pressure regulator. It is mounted on the fuel rail. Here is a picture:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249084_6_4.jpg

Have you checked the fuel pressure? Joe
Jun 8, 2010 at 9:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Injector could be leaking, O2 and CTS problem and excessive fuel pressure
Jun 8, 2010 at 10:01 PM
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