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Jul 4, 2008 | 11:12 PM

99whiteford

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From: Barbourville Ky

Should I do anything.

I have a 2000 F-150 with the 5.4.I only have 28,000 miles on the truck.After reading and hearing about plugs blowing out I am wondering do I need to do anything with my truck.I'm a firm believer in "IF it aint broke,,dont fix it" But I'm wondering is there anything that should be done to avoid expensive repairs down the road?

Jul 5, 2008 | 01:15 AM

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Nope, I wouldn't touch it. The "blowing-plugs-outta-the-head" issue is only on a very small percentage of trucks. The key thing to remember is to torque the spark plugs to Ford specifications.

Jul 5, 2008 | 08:13 AM

o_i_f_03_04

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you can never go wrong with checking the Air filter and the tire pressure

Jul 5, 2008 | 01:33 PM

AzBlueWolf

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with only 28,000 miles in 8 years...I'd say you need to drive it more often...except nowadays with gas prices so high....

if the plugs havent been changed, i wouldnt mess with them...

Mark

Jul 5, 2008 | 09:04 PM

Dustin1690

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Just keep up with routine mainteince that should be done but your truck shouldnt need any of that until it gets high kms I wouldnt worry about the spark plug isse or try not to