Spark Plug Wires
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Spark Plug Wires
I have a 2004 Ford Ranger with the 4.0L SOHC engine. I have searched the forum, but I haven't been able to come across the infomation I am looking for... I am curious as to what the best performing or recommended spark plug wire is for the truck. Most of the threds I read recommend motocraft, but I haven't been able to find wires by them for my year/model. I looked under the hood to verify it was wires and not coil packs. Although, someone referred me to the rockuto.com site and I found that my year/model has stuff listed for both ignition coils and plug wires, can someone explain to me what I am missing.
Also, as for plugs I have always had good luck with Bosch on previous vehicles, but was told to steer clear of them for the ranger and stick with Motorcraft or Autolite, is this true? Can anyone comment first hand?
TIA.
Also, as for plugs I have always had good luck with Bosch on previous vehicles, but was told to steer clear of them for the ranger and stick with Motorcraft or Autolite, is this true? Can anyone comment first hand?
TIA.
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From: SW Va
Welcome to FTE.
Yup the specified Motorcraft wires & the Fine Wire Double Platinum plugs are designed for our "Waste Spark" ignition system, which works the plugs & wires Twice as hard as the old distributor ignition system did, so our plugs & wires need to be desgned for that work load, lest they give up the ghost early on.
Look in the "Tech Info" thread, to read more about "Why Double Platinum Plugs", it's an informative read, lots of other good info there too, for your ride.
Others have used Autolite plugs & wires without problems, as Autolite makes Motorcraft plugs to Fords specifications.
I've chosen to use Motorcraft plugs & wires for both of my Ford rides, as they work real good, last a loooooong time & don't cost too much, at my local Motorcraft Distributor. Actually their cost is in line with other brands around here.
Anyway check out the "Tech Info" thread & give serious consideration to using Motorcraft ignition products for your Ford ride.
Yup the specified Motorcraft wires & the Fine Wire Double Platinum plugs are designed for our "Waste Spark" ignition system, which works the plugs & wires Twice as hard as the old distributor ignition system did, so our plugs & wires need to be desgned for that work load, lest they give up the ghost early on.
Look in the "Tech Info" thread, to read more about "Why Double Platinum Plugs", it's an informative read, lots of other good info there too, for your ride.
Others have used Autolite plugs & wires without problems, as Autolite makes Motorcraft plugs to Fords specifications.
I've chosen to use Motorcraft plugs & wires for both of my Ford rides, as they work real good, last a loooooong time & don't cost too much, at my local Motorcraft Distributor. Actually their cost is in line with other brands around here.
Anyway check out the "Tech Info" thread & give serious consideration to using Motorcraft ignition products for your Ford ride.
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From: Ishpeming Mi.
I started a thread on plugs and wires last year
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...parkplugs.html
and this is how things went.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...parkplugs.html
and this is how things went.
