why does it sputter in the rain?

[tonyd]

When driving the car in the rain, it starts to sputter and wants to stall. any ideas? I'm guessing coils and plugs.

Thanks

 

[Lincoln ave]

Do you have a cold air intake on it? If you do and its the one that runs down to the bumber you are probably sucking in water.

 

[NYC LS8]

Leaky cowl seal allowing water to drip onto the valve covers and coils. If you have an '03, it's covered no matter if you're out of warranty.

 

[tonyd]

It is the cowl seal that is leaking. I will need to get it priced out for my '02, unless someone has a part number for me.

Thanks

 

[lincoln00]

is the traction control on in the rain... that could cause it as well... my mach 1 use to do it!

 

[tonyd]

I actually opened the hood and could see the water going through onto the block and so on. I could use a part number though.

Thanks again for all the help.

 

[NYC LS8]

Read this letter I posted a while back, then call Ford, see if you're covered and bring it in for them to fix it.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=34064&highlight=program+m707

 

[tonyd]

Well, I am not covered and Ford doesn't sell just the seal. i have to buy the whole cowl @ $135 ea. side.

If anyone has another supplier/fix please let me know.

I'm gonna get some new coils but I'm not gonna install them until i get this fixed.