Spark Plug Replacment and type
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Spark Plug Replacment and type
I have a 2002 expedition, 5.4 eng, 70k miles and I have found that each plug has its own coil and the back two on the right and left side will be a real pain to get to. I called ford and they want 350.00 to change the 8 plugs.
1.) Does anyone have a good way to changing them and what plugs they recommend?
2.) I purchased Bosh Platinum but from what I have read they have been causing probs with other exp edition owners so I am interested in hearing what others say about them and what is recommended.
Thanks,
ncdiver
1.) Does anyone have a good way to changing them and what plugs they recommend?
2.) I purchased Bosh Platinum but from what I have read they have been causing probs with other exp edition owners so I am interested in hearing what others say about them and what is recommended.
Thanks,
ncdiver
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ncdiver,
Do a search of the past threads as there is a lot of info out there on plugs for the 5.4 and how to replace them. From what I remember the overwhelming consensus is replace them with Motorcraft , same ones that came in your Expy from the factory.
Hope this helps,
Pbfoot
Do a search of the past threads as there is a lot of info out there on plugs for the 5.4 and how to replace them. From what I remember the overwhelming consensus is replace them with Motorcraft , same ones that came in your Expy from the factory.
Hope this helps,
Pbfoot
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Si, definitely use the OEM Motorcrafts. Many get 80k-100K+ miles out of them, so they must be pretty good plugs. I've heard horror stories about Bosch plugs so unless you're willing to possibly do the job twice.......
I've recently seen where a bunch of guys are recommending the Denso & NGK Iridiums, but those are around $10-12 each.
I've recently seen where a bunch of guys are recommending the Denso & NGK Iridiums, but those are around $10-12 each.
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Originally posted by khmorse
The Autolite Double Platinums are the same as the Motorcraft Double Platinums, but about $2 cheaper per plug.
The Autolite Double Platinums are the same as the Motorcraft Double Platinums, but about $2 cheaper per plug.
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I just changed mine about 3 weeks ago. I put in Champion duoble platinums and it has been running great. It took about 3 1/2 hours and that included one broken CAP bolt, just follow the directions in the tech articles section.
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Originally posted by buzzard
I've recently seen where a bunch of guys are recommending the Denso & NGK Iridiums, but those are around $10-12 each.
I've recently seen where a bunch of guys are recommending the Denso & NGK Iridiums, but those are around $10-12 each.
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