Coil packs and ignition leads are a known weak spot with this engine as "Zetecs" need a very string spark.
Those in the know suggest changing coil, leads and plugs as a set, using only Ford parts. The going rate for these parts is £100+ from Ford. Other suggestions are Splitfire leads that can be bought on EBay.
Personally I had a good 20,000miles plus out of Bosch leads + plugs and a Unipart coil, but this isn't recommended, I'm told.
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