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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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I'm changing plugs on 4.2 with 55,000 miles was wondering if plug issuses are same with this engine as with the 5.4
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Changed plugs with no problems now what can i do next
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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If you start to experience rough idle and hesitation in about 10K -20K miles, replace the plug wires (if you didn't do so when you put in new plugs)

OEM Motorcraft wires have proven the best in the 4.2.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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2004 Ford F150 XL 4.2 L problems?

I'm new to this site and I was wondering if there's any issues with this truck. I've read terrible things about spark plugs breaking, does this truck have that issue? I have a 1997 with coolant leaking into the oil and I don't want to buy something else with known problems. "Help"
 
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