Not very well, but it would run none the less. by David Dunning . I'd be more curious about the camshaft, or crankshaft sensor going bad. 4 Posts . I'm new to asking questions but have learned so many things from searching and reading these threads. How long "should" they last? If your spark plugs are worn out, it forces the ignition coils to operate at a much higher output. Codes disappeared. Makes your tank and coil last longer: Regular cleaning of your vape tank and coil helps to extend their life span while irregular cleaning does the opposite. Better performance: Regular cleaning takes care of built-up residue that may get to the atomizer and ruin the taste of your e-liquid. (About to do a tune up, so wonderingwhether to also replace the coils packs). Years ago, before electronic ignitions, instead of an ignition coil pack, there was a single component. On a modern car, coils come in a variety of shapes and sizes including a single coil that looks like a long plastic tube – sometimes called a pencil or plug-shaft coil – one that incorporate an ignition module and another that looks like a domestic plug. 2000 LX470 178k miles, ***. Do a search for failed Ford coils and sit back for a lot of reading. How Long Do Ignition Coils for Cars Last? Then I read somewhere about coils being needed to be replaced every 100k miles? (I’m currently at 153k miles with original coil packs). Replaced all coil packs with chinese made. The coil packs don't have a prescribed replacement - when they fail, then you change them. Keeping your spark plugs in optimum condition can reduce your chances of experiencing an ignition coil failure. I bought my Focus in Jan 2013, it was about 6 years old and had done 53K. The replacement failed within two weeks but was replaced free. Some simple regular maintenance will save you a lot of money in the long run. The average price of fixing the ignition coil is between $264-$376. They are supposed to last 40-60k or 4-6 years depending on age and model but they do deteriorate over time making it harder for the coil packs to fire properly. If it starts, and runs while is still … Within 14 months (and less than 5K) the coil pack went. How long should a coil pack last ? The ECU then adjusts the ignition and mixture to compensate often leading to sluggish performance and poorer fuel consumption. Coil Failure. It consists of a primary coil made up of 100 to 150 turns of heavy copper wire and a secondary coil made up of 15,000 to 30,000 turns of fine copper wire. The ignition coil is the heart of an automotive spark ignition system, but is essentially just an electrical transformer. Two years 2 months later the coil pack went again (10K). Discussion Starter • #1 • Jul 1, 2013. Failed coils is a huge issue on 99+ 5.4L Ford trucks and SUV's and it happens on the cars as well. Although numerous parts of your car are imperative and must work together in order to function at an optimal level, the coil pack may be one of the most important components in starting your car and engine. 2016 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker 23Y pkg (M6) ordered 8/28/15, born 10/23/15, home 11/20/15 Just recently 4 of the coils went bad in a week span on his F250. I should have replaced the coil packs at the same time I replaced the plugs. Replacing a coil pack consists of fixing the ignition coil. My Brother had a 99 F350 w/ 5.4L and now has a 2006 F250 w/ 5.4L and both have had major coil issues. Does anyone do this? Would I get better MPG and/or performance from fresh coil packs? Otherwise, they could practically last the service life of the car and then some. 15 years. If one coil pack of the three went out, the engine would run. Engine now runs better than before ever. Some coils are constructed in series and called cassette or sequence coils, or coil rails. 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