Spark plug wires?

"Eeyore" > wrote in message
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> Tell me what you think...
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> '99 Mercury Mountaineer, V-8 5.0L engine, 98K miles.
>
> Lately she's been getting harder and harder to start. As in not REAL
> hard, but she cranks for a good 2 seconds before she catches. Once
> running, no problems. No recent changes in engine performance or
> MPG's. But, gradually and consistently taking longer to start, in all
> conditions. Battery's real strong, so that's not it.
>
> I've put in new double platinum spark plugs, had the fuel filter changed,
> had the local shop perform a fuel-injector cleaning service, replaced the
> air filter, cleaned out the throttle body (it had the sticky accelerator
> pedal
> problem which is now cleared up), put in some fresh Mobil 1 5W-30 and
> a new filter.
>
> I even bought her some new tires then told her how pretty she looks...
>
> No change.
>
> Any ideas?
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