Plug issue has got me scared!
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From: Keller, TX
Plug issue has got me scared!
Well after reading some posts on here about the plug issue has me scared! What should I do? I have an 06 5.4 with about 45,000 on the clock. I have had the truck about 2 1/2 to 3 months and I have always done the plug changes on all my vehicles. Should I attempt it or just pay to have it done?
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From: Vermont
Well after reading some posts on here about the plug issue has me scared! What should I do? I have an 06 5.4 with about 45,000 on the clock. I have had the truck about 2 1/2 to 3 months and I have always done the plug changes on all my vehicles. Should I attempt it or just pay to have it done?
You don't have all that many more miles than me, I had 34k when I did it. With the Marvel Mystery Oil I had hardly any carbon and they all came right out. Good luck!!
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From: Llano and Huntsville, TX
also remember people come on a forum most of the time to complain or try to fix a problem that has occured with their truck and most people never talk about the "postive" or normal things that has occured.
meaning most of the items on here dealing with plugs will be about stuck spark plugs or ones that came out on their own. The Negatives!
think of all the ford trucks in the united states (also around the world) and there has to be a higher success rate compared to failure rate. dont get me wrong im not saying there isn't a design flaw or alot of work caused by a engineer who had his head where the sun dont shine but I dont feel it is as bad as the internet shows.
meaning most of the items on here dealing with plugs will be about stuck spark plugs or ones that came out on their own. The Negatives!
think of all the ford trucks in the united states (also around the world) and there has to be a higher success rate compared to failure rate. dont get me wrong im not saying there isn't a design flaw or alot of work caused by a engineer who had his head where the sun dont shine but I dont feel it is as bad as the internet shows.
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I took out all my plugs without breaking one at about 25000 miles....i'd go for it if i were you, but make sure theres somewhere local you can get the tool if you need it.
That said... champion 7989 is the right one.... amazon.com has them for 11.98 each
That said... champion 7989 is the right one.... amazon.com has them for 11.98 each
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From: Cherokee Co. GA.
what??
is this plug socket I keep hearing about
is it something special ? we need more info
I have plug sockets that have the rubber boot inside to hold plug, is this what you mean
or is it special for the 5.4???
is this plug socket I keep hearing about
is it something special ? we need more info
I have plug sockets that have the rubber boot inside to hold plug, is this what you mean
or is it special for the 5.4???
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Plug issue
No the tool is a special tool to get the part of the plug that breaks off out. I took mine to a Goodyear shop to have the plugs replaced as a part of normal maintenance. I told them there was an issue with the plugs and they assured me no problem, we do it all the time. They ended up towing the truck to the dealer (at my expense) where he charged me $300 to get three plugs out that Goodyear broke off. 
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From: Llano and Huntsville, TX
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/80504/10002/-1
this is the only thing that came to mind about a special socket (that hasn't been already mentioned here)
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also remember people come on a forum most of the time to complain or try to fix a problem that has occured with their truck and most people never talk about the "postive" or normal things that has occured.
meaning most of the items on here dealing with plugs will be about stuck spark plugs or ones that came out on their own. The Negatives!
think of all the ford trucks in the united states (also around the world) and there has to be a higher success rate compared to failure rate. dont get me wrong im not saying there isn't a design flaw or alot of work caused by a engineer who had his head where the sun dont shine but I dont feel it is as bad as the internet shows.
meaning most of the items on here dealing with plugs will be about stuck spark plugs or ones that came out on their own. The Negatives!
think of all the ford trucks in the united states (also around the world) and there has to be a higher success rate compared to failure rate. dont get me wrong im not saying there isn't a design flaw or alot of work caused by a engineer who had his head where the sun dont shine but I dont feel it is as bad as the internet shows.
I just successfully replaced mine (2004) at 67000 miles following the TSB. The local dealers told me they used PB Blaster to soak them. I followed their advice and also let them soak overnight. They were still real tight the next morning. I wicked out the PB Blaster with paper towels and then tried Sea Foam. After about an hour they loosened considerably. I used my torque wrench set at about 15 ft-lbs to remove them to help ensure I didn't break any.
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From: Cherokee Co. GA.
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/80504/10002/-1
this is the only thing that came to mind about a special socket (that hasn't been already mentioned here)
this is the only thing that came to mind about a special socket (that hasn't been already mentioned here)
that must be it; as they are so specfic
a 9/16" deep well with rubber sleeve
this is probabely the ticket, as it will help to keep your removal lined up, thus less chance of breakage from getting sideways upon torque for removal of plug
careful on what you use for penetrating oil/solvent
the MC red can solvent is best as it will turn the carbon on plug sleeve to goo makeing for easier removal
PS I like the idea of the pre set torque wrench for removal
did you do the in & out method for removal??
but there again each to his own
if it works dont change
