2006 Ford Taurus SE P0302 Fault: Diagnosis and Next Steps

Model: 06 ford taurus Fault Code: P0302 Posted: 2010-11-08 18:09

I have a 2006 Ford Taurus SE with a 3.0L engine and automatic transmission. The OBD2 scanner detects fault code P0302, indicating a misfire in cylinder #2. When I remove the spark plug wire or injector wire from cylinder #2, the engine noticeably slows down, confirming that cylinder #2 is involved in the misfire. What should I do next to diagnose and fix this issue? Any advice on possible causes or troubleshooting steps would be greatly appreciated.