Originally Posted by Jim Xfordowner

I just received a quote from the Ford dealer to replace the plugs in my 2004, F150 5.4. The quote was $394.00 plus 2 hours for each plug that breaks during removal. Total around $2,000.00 to replace 8 spark plugs.

I chose to take it to a reliable mechanic that does other work for me and his quote was about 100 dollars cheaper than the 394. The first 2 plugs that he removed the bottom broke in the head. To remove the broken end is very difficult and the back 2 cylinders are not possible with the tools available from Snap-On. He stopped and called me and I told him not to proceed. He said the only way he could remove the back 2 if they did not come out in 1 piece is to remove the heads @ 20 hours.

How can Ford with the best selling truck in America design a vehicle that costs over $2,000.00 dollar to replace the spark plugs?

Now you understand my name, Jim Xfordowner. I'm going to trade this great truck, untill now, for a Toyota.