Duratec 2.3 Sparkplugs
 

2002 Ranger 5 speed. The owner's manual says there are 8 plugs for this engine. I found 4 on top of the DOHC where ere the other 4 ?

Thanks

Not that I have seen a D-tec up close and personal, but I thought they got rid of the dual plug head with the passing of the Lima engine?

If you don't find 2 coil packs or 8 spark plug wires running around the engine, you probably only have 4 and a different year owner's manual (I hope).

(AutoZone's site was no help...couldn't find anything put together on Google, een the Rangerstation is 'members only' entrance now.)

this link may help.
http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=332080

The other 4 plugs are under the intake manifold. Look closely and you'll see them in there, laughing at you and taunting you to remove them. :) They're not that bad, but it does take a little time to replace them.

My 03 Mazda B2300 has the same Duratech 2.3. There are only 4 plugs and they are on the top of the engine. I think they abandoned the 8 plug setup in 2000 when the Duratech replaced the older 2.3.