Just remember that this is NOT the way you'll need to do it on your '99. You have a 2V engine.

 

That video is insane and proof that vehicle manufactures build them to be disposable, not kept, they will be a real treat to become antiques, because who's gonna want the aggravation of maintenance to keep it.

 

In what way would it differ Crazy001? The 2v and 3v plugs are significantly different to be certain but using that video I meant to mostly highlight use of the carbon dissolving solution for plugs that seem to be frozen or extremely difficult to remove. Hopefully the video doesn't confuse the issue----it can be removed if you think it doesn't serve the question.

 

I've just never heard of someone breaking off a plug in a 2V engine, as far as I know that's a problem exclusive to the 3V engines that aren't using 1-piece plugs.

Certainly nothing wrong with using their method including the carbon dissolving stuff, but I just haven't heard of it being necessary. Attempting a 3V plug change without this method would likely end in broken plugs and the subsequent purchase of a certain Lisle tool.

 

The issue I've heard repeated is the opposite on the 2v, they don't thread in the head as far, only have like 3 lands retaining them, resulting in stripping upon removal, that's why I had the dealer do mine, figured Ford would know best. I don't like the deep electrode, as it's gonna result in a lot of carbon build up, but I do like the long thread retaining, the whole point in their design is further maintenance intervals, yet they left room for disaster.