Just used this as a guide to change the spark plugs on my 2007 F150 lariat after 210,000 miles. Got ‘em all out with no breakage. Thank you, Sir, for the content you put out.
For young as you sound, your excellent leader, alternately, an instructor, your mannerisms,speech, and note to detail are probably the best I've ever heard, irregardless of subject, like to thank you producing this film for our awareness of a problematic maintenance procedure with Ford model and year related to. Excellent job. Sincerely, all the best to you.
One of the most thorough and informative videos I've ever seen. With that being said, if I had a 5.4 engine, I'd still rather pay him to do the work! Great video!
Hey man, I just changed mine using your advice on the spark plugs, and I just wanted to say thanks alote, I've always done my own mechanical work on my vehicles for years, and I was nervous to do these, because not like the old engines. I appreciate it very much and subscribe to the channel. Have a great day, and God bless you.
You are a lifesaver bro! Just changed mine out on my 05 f150 5.4l with 103k followed your instructions to the tee. Took me 3 hours due to my truck being lifted but got all 8 out in one piece. Firewall ones were a toughest ones but not too hard. Used to have the hesitation from 45 to 50 mph not anymore runs like a new truck again. Mpg increased as well! Thanks again for uploading this video 👊🏼👊🏼
I have watched several videos on this subject and while none of them seem to contain all the important information you need, this one is the best single source of information on the subject that I have seen. We are very fortunate that others have worked out procedures for this ridiculous mess and that they are willing to share the information with us. I can imagine the frustration of trying to replace these plugs with no prior knowledge of the problems and what to do to minimize their impact.
i dont see what special procedure he used.. he just removed the plugs normal as any other engine and said to turn the ratchet slowly? i dont see this working for seized in plugs
@@AndrewBrowner why be negative all he’s saying that this guy explains step by step some other people don’t explain nothing I was always told if u got nothing nice to say don’t say NOTHING 💯
Thanks. Bought 8 new coils online for my 2006 F150 5.4 . The plugs were already changed fairly recently. Getting quotes to swap out the coils. Labor only. Called MIDAS, their quote was $760 !! Im not much of a mechanic, but after watching your video, I’m fairly convinced I can do it myself. Thanks again.
Used your tips and did everything you said! An entire can of Seafoam in the gas tank on empty + hot motor + carb cleaner and all 8 came out with no breakage! I added PB Blaster in the cylinders with the carb cleaner. No issues. Had a crazy smoke show on start up with the new plugs and COP’s lol… Thank you!
Thanks very much for making this video and helping us DIY kinda folks! Gotta love this UA-cam community! Yesterday, I replaced the plugs on my 2004 F150 FX4 with 149K total miles on the clock. Took about five hours because I took my time and cleaned the throttle body as well. The old plugs were replaced at a Ford dealership (Motorcraft SP515's two-piece construction) and had just over 65K on them. I was keeping my fingers crossed that the Ford wrench followed the Tech Support Bulletin and put anti-seize on the plug noses to facilitate removal. I guess he did because after following the procedures in this video I got all 8 plugs out without breaking any! Yee haw! (BTW, I did have the Lisle 65600 tool on-hand just in case. LOL!) I installed the newest version of Motorcraft plugs for the 5.4L motor which are the SP546 (PZK 14F) one-piece construction. FYI: I deviated in one specific area from this video. I purchased the high-temp (2400 degree) nickel anti-seize and put it around the plug nose only (not the plug threads) even though they're one-piece plugs and should never break. Just wanted to make it easier to remove them if I keep this truck long enough to justify plug replacement in the future. The old plugs were definitely worn out and there is a noticeable improvement in the idle smoothness and acceleration. Hoping for a bump in fuel economy as well, but not holding my breath! FYI: A couple of months ago I replaced all eight coil packs with Motorcraft coil packs because it started bucking at 45-55 mph. Six of the eight coil packs were original from the factory and two were no-name generics (replaced at 30K+ by the truck's previous owner). I didn't want to screw around chasing codes and figured it was worth the $600 to just replace all 8 coil packs with Motorcraft OEM. The bucking stopped but I knew the plugs should also be replaced as well. And so I did. I also cleaned the throttle body as suggested in the video. It was pretty dirty and I have no idea if it was ever cleaned during previous maintenance. Took about 30 minutes extra to remove/clean/reinstall. Best of luck to those who attempt this DIY challenge.
@@lvwrx I don't remember a huge change in how well it ran, but I guess it was good because I didn't have to take it to a repair shop. I traded it in back in 2019 .
One of the best videos on how to change these plugs. I had an '08 with 170,000 miles. I ran half a tank with Techron , warmed the engine and broke the first two plugs. I don't think the Techron removes the carbon as well as the Sea Foam from the condition of the plugs you removed. The Lisle tool worked as advertised. The only advice we differ on is I went to the one piece Champions with eight new yellow Summit Racing coil packs. Used anti seize. Engine ran smoother and stronger than before. Now have 250,000 trouble free miles on the truck. I did have to remove the metal damping ring from the drive shaft after the rubber insert degraded and let the ring flop around on the drive shaft ( come on Ford, you can't balance a drive shaft? I replaced the joints just in case it was time, and the fan blower resistor that went out. I also installed Rancho shocks which got rid of the Ford rake which I hate (maybe good for aerodynamics but it looks awful). No issues with the variable valve timing which iI attribute to oil changes, Slick 50 early in life and A CSL treatment at around 100k. My daughter's 09 needed the entire valve train/oil pump replacement at 139k to the tune of four thousand. I did the lifetime Ford brake job. The rest of the truck is original. Wish Ford went back to building basic trucks instead of beta testing their truck innovation on the public like the hard to replace HVAC damper, the two piece break off in the head plugs, the fall off aluminum drive shaft harmonic balancer, the Ecoboost engine carbonization, the low quality variable valve timing components, leaking third light seals, the missing camber adjustment nut and bolts you have to buy after you bought the truck to lock-in a proper alignment (if you do an alignment without the camber kit installed you are wasting your money), and the list goes on, and on, and on. The holes are in your front tire frame for the camber kits, if your handy you can install them yourself, u-tube installing the camber kits and a string front alignment video and save a lot of money.
Good video Two things to note: I would have liked to see the passenger side plug closest to firewall removed as I believe it can be the most difficult. As far as anti seize, it should always be used with steel to aluminum threads regardless of plug update. Steel and aluminum develop a chemical corrosion eventually. It’s good practice Last I would have also shot penetrant down the plug bore prior to removing the plugs
Great video!!! I was a little hesitant on replacing my coils and spark plugs because of all the horror stories. After watching your video you made it look so simple and explained every step as you were replacing them and explaining the do’s and don’ts as you go along. Thanks for the video now I’m going to get started on my truck.
Awesome job dude! I'm in the market for my first 5.4L and watching all the maintenance videos I can to get a sense for the work that will need to be done for a new-to-me truck. Never know the prior work history! Take care!
I have never worked on my Expedition except basic stuff. My husband and I plan to tackle this challenge. We are on such a tight budget and can't afford a mechanic. Your video has been an excellent step by step process. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us.
Daniel Hinkle He broke 3 plugs and they got in a huge fight. She threw him out and they got divorced. She had her friend Chad Thundercock fix it for her and fix her as well.
I used your method and it worked flawlessly. Didn’t have the first plug break and this was on a 300k engine with original plugs. The old plugs were beyond done and looked really bad.
Rex you are an artist my man.. As a 65 year old I have not done a plug replacement in 2 decades and will not on my F150 ever after seeing this.. Thanks for the great detail video of what a pro job entails. It will not be as painful for me to write a 400.00 check to have this professionally done..
Great Video for more of 40 years I own Chevy & GMC trucks and I love the simplicity and reliability of a truck, I like to do all my mechanical repairs on all my vehicles, I just purchased a F250 with 5.4 engine and found another world full of complex mechanical engine where just to change the spark plugs is no more a simple task, is full of challenges, if you are not careful can make a very expensive mistake, also the timing system is a nightmare, just like the 6.4 diesel engine junk. No more FORDS
Thanks for the Guidance ! My wife’s expedition needed a tuneup. I didn’t want to pay through the nose for the dealership to work on it. The 2007 expedition was way easier then the truck you show in your video. The wire harness had some routing tabs that i was able to remove to get to everything and quickly snap back into after. Thanks for sharing. You got a new subscriber.
Superlative video. Used this to change my 2005 F150 plugs. Also added some other internet advise to include backing the plugs out a quarter turn and adding PB Blaster to the wells to break up the carbon on the tips. All in all, went as advertised. Hats off to the folks who posted all of this. Saved me $450.
Don't use PB Blaster use throttle body cleaner or Seafoam etc because the chemical will enter the combustion chamber when the plugs are removed and burn when the engine is started X8 plug holes this is enough to possibly damage the O2 sensors and catalytic converters in the exhaust system. This was one of the earliest revisions to the Ford TSB they changed the chemical recommendation from their first version.
Anthony Curran what size plugs and coils did you get I have the 05 king ranch and I have to change them my self but Iv herd there is to different size plugs and coils ... witch do I get??
As long as your not filling the spark plug chamber, a little PB is not going to hurt. If your worried about it, use a little transmission fluid. Then as you loosen the plug, let it sit a couple of minutes to penetrate-especially if you feel like they are close to breaking.
Thanks so much for the video. We had to try this job ourselves to save money. Your tips helped a lot. We got all 8 out with no problems. I added a tip from another video that I'm certain helped. Break the plug free, but only about a quarter turn, then retighten. Keeping repeating and the plug slowly gets looser and it is easier to further and further. We also sprayed carb cleaner in each well after pulling the coils and let that sit for 15+ minutes on a warn engine. I can't swear it helped but I think it did.
My mechanic advised the same method. Little loose, add wd-40, tighten back up. Repeat. I hope I have the same good results myself. 200k+ miles. No idea if the plugs have ever been changed.
Thank you so much! I really wanted to do the work myself, and watching this gave me the confidence to do it. I had no broken plugs! Truck runs like a beauty!
Great video. From beginning to end. No skipped steps. Well done. I am still a bit nervous to undertake this, all the removals, keeping track of it all.
By far your videos and explanations along with naming the tools you’re using and parts your working on are the best on the net. Finally somebody who doesn’t go into 20 min of detail with every single step! Through, informative and very helpful! Thank you! Look forward to watching more of your videos!
My '06 Lariat was misfiring badly. Has 136,000 miles on it, and was still on the original plugs. Thanks to your video, I was able to replace all 8 plugs with not a single breakage! Thank you! I will say that mine were like trying to pull up Thor's hammer. These things were crazy stuck! Had to use a breaker extension to get some more torque. I was still very careful to stay "in line" with the plugs. I said multiple prayers during the process. Lol. The truck is running great now!
Did you do use the Seafoam as he directed? Anything besides that? I've heard a penetrating oil (Kroil) will aid in dissolving the carbon. Was your plugs as clean looking as the ones he pulled out?
@@smkymtnguy33 I did use the Seafoam. Ran about 1 and a half cans thru the gas tank. I did use a carbon cleaner to soak each plug for 5 to 10 minutes before removing them. Think it was CRC intake and throttle body cleaner? Can't remember. My plugs were worse looking than the ones he pulled in the video. Also, my truck starting acting like it was misfiring again. I went back and checked each plug and found 3 of the 8 were so loose you could take them out by hand! I torqued them appropriately the first time. I read on the F150 forums that the plugs would loosen themselves for some odd reason, after doing a spark plug change.
Meant to add that i was getting a very bad "ticking" noise. Thought it was possibly the cam phaser as many people have mentioned. Ended up just being 3 loose plugs. I love the F150 community for all their knowledge. I actually rechecked all 8 plugs this evening to see if any were loose. Zero were loose. I cleaned the connection points on all 8 ignition coils when i had them out this time. One of my springs looks bad. Thinking I may replace that ignition coil pack or at least change that spring and boot. I've worked on this particular repair enough times now that I'm getting pretty good at it! A few hours and I can have everything out, cleaned and re-installed.
Thank you for confirming my suspicion that I'd have to remove ECM to get to #4 plug! It's great that you don't skip those kinda details for the viewers.
thanks for your detailed and well thought out video. I changed plugs in my 2005 ford 5.4 myself without breaking any. 2 were extremely tight but finally came out using your methods. this video was a true blessing.
Thank you so much for this video. It has made my life 100% easier. I have seen other videos on changing plugs, and coils, but they never mention how to get to the ones near the firewall. Thanks to your super informative advice, with visual guide, I was able to finally get in there to change all the plugs out. Before watching this video, I could get about 4-5 of them. I thought I was going to have to contort into odd shapes, or buy special tools, in order to get to the 2 back plugs on the passenger side, but with your instruction on moving stuff out of the way, done! Thank you so much for this video!
Great video! I've been dreading this job for awhile and finally did it this past weekend.... no breakage on my 08 F250! It was my first time doing anything with plugs and, altogether, it took me about 2.5/3 hours. Thanks again
I have always avoided doing tune ups on the 5.4 because of the nightmare stories. But after your video I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for the video and 411 on this matter.
I just want to say thank you for the very detailed videos. I went in search of a loose plug on my F150 yesterday and it was very helpful to have your description of how to remove all the connectors and clamps. I like that you don’t skip all that detailed stuff
Thanks a ton for making this video, just completed putting new plugs and coils in and mustve watched this 30 times in the last couple days. Had the notorious shudder at 45 mph and after road testing it is gone. Still ended up with 2 broken plugs but couldve been worse, the lisle extractor tool saved the day and my 06 F150. Keep up the good work!
Just worked on mine today and replaced the 8 plugs and ignition coils following your instructions. Zero problems and the vehicle is running perfect now. Had a misfire on cylinder 2 previously.
Thanks for the video. I am in the process of buying a ‘04-‘06 5.4l F-150 and am learning about the spark plug troubles. (Doesn’t sound like fun). I love the thoroughness you put into this video
I don't normally comment on videos, maybe a handful over the course of 8 years or so. Just wanted to let you know this was a spectacular video, great commentary, very instructional. I did my plugs today, no problem! Last time I took it to the shop and spent $800.00 literally. They broke 5. Keep up the good work! Thanks again.
This is about as good of how to video I've seen. This guy makes it looks easy. Really gives you an appreciation for how skilled Techs need to be. Great Job.
2005 F-150 5.4L Ran whole can of SeaFoam at a 1/4 tank. Refilled. Worked on a WARM engine. Used 1/2” torque wrench and two extensions. This made it easy to loosen the spark plug slowly and controlled. Blew out all 8 cylinder heads after removing each plug prior to inserting the new one. I got all 8 spark plugs out comfortably with your recommendation. I used (Nickel Permatex 77134 Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant, 0.5 oz Tube) on shaft and small portion of threads on new spark plugs. And (Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3 oz. Tube) for bottom of new ignition coil. Thank you for your insight and saving me $1095 from the dealership. Appreciate this video and hope it helps others.
I don’t ever comment on anything, but for this I’ll make an exception. About 8 years ago I changed the plugs in my 2005 f150. Back then the web told me how to do it, but not how to get to it, to do it. I went ahead and bought the extraction tool and was glad because I broke 3 of them. I was dreading it this time, but watching your video made it a stone groove. My trucks running great and I pay homage to you.
You did an awesome job. I have done several of these engines and have broke a few plugs......until I found a video on here where a mechanic uses a tube around the plug to keep the socket and extension from virtually not wiggling at all. I have yet to break another plug since! But again, you're fast, yet good! GREAT JOB!
If your talking about like on the older spark plug sockets that already have a rubber tube inside the socket itself that keeps it from wiggling and when pull the plug out the tube holds onto the plug so no drops for easy removal.
what size is the pipe? Tommy wood, no he is refering to a simple pipe that acts as a sleeve to keep alignment and flushness during turning of the spark plug
9/26/2020 (80 degrees in Buffalo NY which is rare for Sept). Thank you so much for the video- I have a 2006 Ford F250 / 5.4 Triton with 80,000 miles on it. Yesterday I added 2 cans of Sea Foam to my tank with only 8 gallons of fuel in tank and drove 80 miles at 65mph. Repeated process today. As soon as I pulled into driveway (1pm) I started removing all the hardware, air filters housing, hoses, wires, etc. I started removing the plugs at 1:45 pm in the exact same order you did and the same technique you did with 'SLOW, STEADY toque, pausing as you showed as to not push to fast and break. The creaky, achy sound in your video is exactly how all my 8 plugs sounded in removal. I did not use any penetrant, cleaner as others suggested. ALL 8 CAME OUT INTACT!!!!! And it took me till 2:20pm or approx 35 minutes to remove all 8 plugs. All plugs like exactly like the plugs you removed. My Ford dealer wanted $1,100 to do the job, and $100 additional each plug that would break!!! The hardest part of the job was bending over the dam engine compartment on a pick. I actually crawled (I'm 5'7", 148 lbs) into the engine compartment to remove the passenger plug in the back of engine. I bought 8 Ford SP-546 plugs(Newest Design) and installing. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOU HELP!!!!
Great video, replaced my first set a long time ago and watched to see if your approach was any different than the one I took. Pretty much the same! Replaced the original plugs on my 2004 F150 at 120,000, no problems, did not break a single plug, used an impact on five of them. Did the first by hand to get a feel for how hard they were to get out. Did the next five with the impact, and #4 and #8 by hand due to the firewall. I ran a few bottles of techron through the gas tank before tackling them. Two bottles per tank, three full tanks. It does the same job as seafoam. I ran an extra tank or two of gas through, just to be safe. I'm on my fourth set of plugs now, at 230,000 miles. I did try Champions at the first change for about 1000 miles, but got a misfire on one of them, and goodbye Champions! Been using SP-515s ever since, no breakage worries. Engine is still going strong with regular oil and plug changes. Hope to make it to 300,000 with a full timing kit replacement and a Melling oil pump upgrade.
I replaced the plugs today and took the advice of pouring the Seafoam into 1/4 tank of fuel. Definately helped in removing plugs w/o breaking. Thank you so much for sharing this advice!!!
I had that horrible ticking noise! I used a stethoscope and found 3 plugs that were super loud. Replaced them all and now it runs quiet and I get 5-6 MPG better!
Same here Jeff. It was like a pinging in the exhaust sound.. like an exhaust leak sorta... Once I replaced these plugs it runs a lot quieter now.. I can hear the injectors but that is to be expected.
Thank you! '05 with 210k miles. Followed your directions and it went flawlessly, not a single broken plug!! I'm in disbelief how easily it went following your steps considering all the horror stories that exist.
Just c/o my spark plugs in my '07 (160,000) and cleaned the throttle body. I LOVE how detailed this entire video was from start to finish. Even the easy stuff like how to take the tabs off really helped. I didn't use the Seafoam but used the Motorcraft Spray Carburetor Tune Up Cleaner instead. Didn't break any and didn't feel lost @ all bc of your instructions. Your videos are my go to for a great step-by-step of what to do. THANKS!!!
Although the truck sucks. Your work is immaculate and you have a well laid out professional way of explaining how to get the job done. You are an asset to the DIY community sir.
Good Video, my compliments. I just purchased a 2204 F-150 Lariat FWD w/84000 mi. and I will attempt to change the plug very soon. I will follow your advice and procedure. Pray for me. Thanks again.
This absolutely works!! Followed the instructions to the letter, seafoam @ 1/4 tank concentration with a warm engine , no problem, work fast ! Got all 8 out with ease ! Thank u for the instructional video , without it I’d have been lost!
Just did this job on my stepsons 04 f150... thank god I found this video... I'm fairly mechanically inclined, and do a lot of my own work on my vehicles... but I would have never thought to put the seafoam to it beforehand... and I do believe that doing that made a BIG difference on how the spark plugs came out.. plugs came out with chunks of carbon sediment on them... I dont think I could have turned them if i hadn't put seafoam to it... thank you for a thorough video all the way through... and an even bigger thank you for the seafoam suggestion... this is still a long shitty job even when it goes smooth, 7 out of 8 spark plugs turned out relatively easy... but one plug was still quite stuck, that one took me a while, slow goings... probly had 8 hours into this job... Fuck Ford... but thank god for this guys video
Great detail and easy to follow directions… i have always worked on pre-computer controlled engines and was actually scared to try anything that was not a carburetor based, old school, engine. Thanks to your easy to follow directions i an quite confident that i too can maintain my own vehicles. Thanks
Thank you very much for the video, very informative. I’m getting ready to replace the plugs in my truck and had no clue where to start but thanks for your help. Rick Temores Hanford California
So bought my 06 in June for my stepson. Truck has over 300,000 miles. I need everyone to add me to their prayer list at church. Just can't do 400.00 + for a plug change!
Really appreciate the SeaFoam trick. I'm a firm believer in SeaFoam. It's great stuff. With that being said, I must admit that you made this job look very easy. I've watched a lot of videos showing the plugs getting broke when trying to remove them. Great video and you now have a new subscriber.
I paid professional mechanics to change out the plugs that tend to break a few years ago, but I found they put the same kind back in. Recently I had a missfire and found the center electrode came loose on two plugs and fell down touching the other electrode to where there was no gap. This caused a missfire so I bought the good motorcraft plugs and new coils to replace them but didn't put them in the back plugs because I could get to them. Now they are missfiring. Thanks for the instructions so I can finish the job.
Damn boss YOU THE MAN!!!!! live ANYWHERE new louisville, ky I could REALLY use your help, by that i mean pay you to do what you just did, you are the MAN!!!!
This video was really helpful! I didn't have Seafoam, but did use Marvel Mystery oil. No problems. Had 172,000 on car. Did warm up engine. But plugs were tight and squeaky nearly all the way out. Worked them back and forth until felt comfortable unscrewing all the way out. New plugs went in smooth! Thanks for the very clean and comprehensive video.
I miss the old iron. Open the hood, remove the spark plug wire, then using a 5/8” or a 13/16” deep socket to remove the spark plug. 3 steps vs. 76 steps. Now that’s progress!!
@@mygoogleemail2063 Well maybe this country will get smarter and adopt small modular reactors (SMRs) based on the molten salt reactor (MSR) and we will have all the clean energy we can ever use! They can take some of that energy and convert sea water that holds carbon dioxide back into gasoline and diesel fuel too. Cheaply I might add.
I'm not a mechanic, just and old carpenter. My Ford has 175,000 miles on it, with the original plugs. I bought new plugs five years ago, but after watching a few videos I was to afraid to change them. Two years ago I got an estimate from a shop for $750 to change the plugs, I still procrastinated. Recently I came across your video and watched it several times and you made it look like I could do it. I did the Sea-Foam thing a couple of times and yesterday I was ready. I took out all eight plugs without breaking them. I was so excited. Thanks for your help, I could not have done it without you. Now that I am finished, I wouldn't change the plugs for less than $750 either. Thanks again!
Did the Seafoam help to remove the spark plugs? Did you use any PB blaster to soak on your spark plugs? I have a 2000 ford expedition 4.6L V8 Triton XLT and my #1 is so tight and I don't want to break it, so I was told to use that PB blaster and let it soak overnight.
Just had my buddy change the stock plugs on mine at 130k, he just went in with a rachet and got them all out without any breaks. Super lucky I guess lol. The engine was warm though because I had just driven to his place so that probably helped.
This was honestly one of the best videos I've seen in regards to detail and the ability to see what is actually happening while you're doing it. I'm a novice so the videos where the guys don't show what is happening and just say, "Remove the flux capacitor housing and then hammer on the injector brackets with a 50mm and you'll be good" don't really help me much. Thanks again, man, seriously.
KUDOS on the best video for plug replacement on the 5.4 Triton. Now I feel a lot more confident. I do wonder if after replacing the pugs could the coil packs also be bad then will I get the same P codes?
Mr. AutoRex your video instruction is very clear and thorough. I have a Ford Excursion with the Triton V10 engine and the last few spark plugs were so deep into the engine bay near the firewall there is absolutely no easy way to remove them without removing a lot of other engine components. if any of those last few spark plugs break it will be a nightmare to extract them. Replacing the spark plugs on that truck is the only thing I don't want to do myself.
Great video. It helped me greatly. This was my first solo project. I’ve always relied on someone else to help me do the labor. Your video was perfect. Great close ups on all of the hard to reach spots. Also your recommendations for what to remove/clean/replace made the job much easier. My truck is running like a champ. Thank you.
There is an old saying in engineering, IF IT WORKS DON'T FIX IT! This is what happens when a bunch of tree hugging politicians and accountants start telling engineers what to do! I have two words for the accountants and politicians.....F.O!!!
To be honest this is the best video on how to change your spark plugs. Going through each step necessary to get the job done. No shortcuts at all. This ain’t backyard mechanics. This is the real deal! Thanks my man for this great video. 🙏🏽
Great instructions. I have one question regarding the Seafoam. You said mix it at a 1/4 tank concentration. Please explain further. Are you deviating from the instructions on the can?
A friend and I have changed the plugs on his 5.4 twice, before seeing this video. We followed nearly the same procedure except the Seafoam, instead we simply warmed the engine up and blew the trash off the coil packs and spark plug holes. We then sprayed 3n1 oil in the holes and let it sit for 20 minutes. All the plugs came out without exception and without breaking. Just thought I would add a little more just in case. Great video though, my F150 is next and I will do this procedure. Great video, thanks. All the help we can use.
Have never tried this job on the truck my shop suggested I do it he did the last one without breaking them this is my 4th set of plugs trucks pushing 300,000 miles just changed the coils again for I think the third time was that on the engine light or codes now figured will do the plugs for good measure when I did the coils I also blew out the areas around the plugs while I was in there cause it seem like there’s a lot of junk in their leaves and dirt and debris looks like a good video will try to sea foam thing and let you know how I make out Thank you for the detail and the photos very informative!
after the DEMS take power and pass Cash f Clunkers 2 & 3 u can kiss your "gross pollutor" good by, if its in nice shape you might be allowed 1000 miles a year..other wise its off to the crusher...
You didn't break one because they had been changed before and already had the new stronger one piece design plugs installed. The original plugs from 2004-2007 were the ones that broke. I bought my '06 F150 new and at 67k miles got an intermittent misfire code requiring spark plug replacement and broke one original plug (#6) which wasn't bad.
My first, and LAST, Ford I'll ever own. Pushes snow better than any truck I've ever owned but never in my life did I think I would be doing exhaust manifolds, (both cracked), IMRS issues, rear axle cover, (rotted out), rear brake backing plates, (rotted right off), e-brake shoes, front and rear rotors, shorted out factory radio, etc, etc, on a 70,000 mile truck. Great video. I was dreading the plugs but it's an '08 and I don't think they've ever been done. That's next, after the new windshield.
Did you ever change yours? I'm getting ready to do mine this weekend. I'm a little nervous as well. They were changed in 2013 with newer Style and only have 70k on them. I'm hoping i won't have any issues..
Looked at a few videos, not all, and yours was the one that got er done! Have an '08 F150 5.4 with 203K, got it at 132K. Had the stuttering at lower rpm acceleration and finally found out it was the plugs. Followed your instructions but did not take off the breather cap nor clean the throttle body, save that for another day. Think they might have been the original plus. Gap was a good 3/16", not kidding! The stuttering is GONE! Nice to drive again. Pretty much shot a whole work day but worth it. Cant thank you enough!
I noticed you didn't check the plug gap... I always tell my engine techs to check the gaps just in case the box got dropped or something. They are to be between .52-.56 on a plug gapper. It's a good video, but I was just pointing that out
I plan on changing out all 8 on a 2007 5.4 with 162k miles on it. bought the removal tool and socket for the spark plug.. I also purchased an aircat stubby impact. Let you know how this work. I already ran one can of sea foam a month ago with a 1/4 tank of gas. going to do it again and then start removing on may26... wish me luck.. it is starting to buck now and it just has to be done, waited long enough.
Well, pulled all 8 out with no issue using the aircat after heating the engine up. I did run 1 can of seafoam twice at a quarter tank of gas. Then ran the truck while spraying an entire can of Sea Foam SS14 Cleaner and Lube into the intake after removing the airbox.. Just make sure the nozzle is past your sensor while spraying.The sparkplugs were clean. Took about 4 hours taking my time.
depending what month ur vehicle was made the 2007 and up fords come with the newer spark plugs that does not have this issue. easy way to tell would be the coil pack boot would be brown.
Just used this as a guide to change the spark plugs on my 2007 F150 lariat after 210,000 miles. Got ‘em all out with no breakage. Thank you, Sir, for the content you put out.
Did you use a ratchet or impact?
For young as you sound, your excellent leader, alternately, an instructor, your mannerisms,speech, and note to detail are probably the best I've ever heard, irregardless of subject, like to thank you producing this film for our awareness of a problematic maintenance procedure with Ford model and year related to. Excellent job. Sincerely, all the best to you.
One of the most thorough and informative videos I've ever seen. With that being said, if I had a 5.4 engine, I'd still rather pay him to do the work! Great video!
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I got one and it’s hell never broke the spark plug just a little tedious
Hey man, I just changed mine using your advice on the spark plugs, and I just wanted to say thanks alote, I've always done my own mechanical work on my vehicles for years, and I was nervous to do these, because not like the old engines. I appreciate it very much and subscribe to the channel. Have a great day, and God bless you.
God bless you and your patience
Very well done video with lots of practical procedural tips. Tx!
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What length is that extension?
You are a lifesaver bro! Just changed mine out on my 05 f150 5.4l with 103k followed your instructions to the tee. Took me 3 hours due to my truck being lifted but got all 8 out in one piece. Firewall ones were a toughest ones but not too hard. Used to have the hesitation from 45 to 50 mph not anymore runs like a new truck again. Mpg increased as well! Thanks again for uploading this video 👊🏼👊🏼
I have watched several videos on this subject and while none of them seem to contain all the important information you need, this one is the best single source of information on the subject that I have seen. We are very fortunate that others have worked out procedures for this ridiculous mess and that they are willing to share the information with us. I can imagine the frustration of trying to replace these plugs with no prior knowledge of the problems and what to do to minimize their impact.
amen
i dont see what special procedure he used.. he just removed the plugs normal as any other engine and said to turn the ratchet slowly? i dont see this working for seized in plugs
@@AndrewBrowner why be negative all he’s saying that this guy explains step by step some other people don’t explain nothing I was always told if u got nothing nice to say don’t say NOTHING 💯
Thanks. Bought 8 new coils online for my 2006 F150 5.4 . The plugs were already changed fairly recently. Getting quotes to swap out the coils. Labor only. Called MIDAS, their quote was $760 !! Im not much of a mechanic, but after watching your video, I’m fairly convinced I can do it myself. Thanks again.
finally, a well articulated video with no ridiculous shortcut takings. thank you
Thank you so much for the advice! I changed the plugs and didn't break any. This was a HUGE help.
Used your tips and did everything you said! An entire can of Seafoam in the gas tank on empty + hot motor + carb cleaner and all 8 came out with no breakage! I added PB Blaster in the cylinders with the carb cleaner. No issues. Had a crazy smoke show on start up with the new plugs and COP’s lol… Thank you!
Thanks very much for making this video and helping us DIY kinda folks! Gotta love this UA-cam community!
Yesterday, I replaced the plugs on my 2004 F150 FX4 with 149K total miles on the clock. Took about five hours because I took my time and cleaned the throttle body as well. The old plugs were replaced at a Ford dealership (Motorcraft SP515's two-piece construction) and had just over 65K on them. I was keeping my fingers crossed that the Ford wrench followed the Tech Support Bulletin and put anti-seize on the plug noses to facilitate removal. I guess he did because after following the procedures in this video I got all 8 plugs out without breaking any! Yee haw! (BTW, I did have the Lisle 65600 tool on-hand just in case. LOL!) I installed the newest version of Motorcraft plugs for the 5.4L motor which are the SP546 (PZK 14F) one-piece construction.
FYI: I deviated in one specific area from this video. I purchased the high-temp (2400 degree) nickel anti-seize and put it around the plug nose only (not the plug threads) even though they're one-piece plugs and should never break. Just wanted to make it easier to remove them if I keep this truck long enough to justify plug replacement in the future.
The old plugs were definitely worn out and there is a noticeable improvement in the idle smoothness and acceleration. Hoping for a bump in fuel economy as well, but not holding my breath!
FYI: A couple of months ago I replaced all eight coil packs with Motorcraft coil packs because it started bucking at 45-55 mph. Six of the eight coil packs were original from the factory and two were no-name generics (replaced at 30K+ by the truck's previous owner). I didn't want to screw around chasing codes and figured it was worth the $600 to just replace all 8 coil packs with Motorcraft OEM. The bucking stopped but I knew the plugs should also be replaced as well. And so I did.
I also cleaned the throttle body as suggested in the video. It was pretty dirty and I have no idea if it was ever cleaned during previous maintenance. Took about 30 minutes extra to remove/clean/reinstall.
Best of luck to those who attempt this DIY challenge.
Did this help with the rumble strip effect at 1750rpm?
@@lvwrx I don't remember a huge change in how well it ran, but I guess it was good because I didn't have to take it to a repair shop. I traded it in back in 2019 .
One of the best videos on how to change these plugs. I had an '08 with 170,000 miles. I ran half a tank with Techron , warmed the engine and broke the first two plugs. I don't think the Techron removes the carbon as well as the Sea Foam from the condition of the plugs you removed. The Lisle tool worked as advertised. The only advice we differ on is I went to the one piece Champions with eight new yellow Summit Racing coil packs. Used anti seize. Engine ran smoother and stronger than before. Now have 250,000 trouble free miles on the truck. I did have to remove the metal damping ring from the drive shaft after the rubber insert degraded and let the ring flop around on the drive shaft ( come on Ford, you can't balance a drive shaft? I replaced the joints just in case it was time, and the fan blower resistor that went out. I also installed Rancho shocks which got rid of the Ford rake which I hate (maybe good for aerodynamics but it looks awful). No issues with the variable valve timing which iI attribute to oil changes, Slick 50 early in life and A CSL treatment at around 100k. My daughter's 09 needed the entire valve train/oil pump replacement at 139k to the tune of four thousand. I did the lifetime Ford brake job. The rest of the truck is original. Wish Ford went back to building basic trucks instead of beta testing their truck innovation on the public like the hard to replace HVAC damper, the two piece break off in the head plugs, the fall off aluminum drive shaft harmonic balancer, the Ecoboost engine carbonization, the low quality variable valve timing components, leaking third light seals, the missing camber adjustment nut and bolts you have to buy after you bought the truck to lock-in a proper alignment (if you do an alignment without the camber kit installed you are wasting your money), and the list goes on, and on, and on. The holes are in your front tire frame for the camber kits, if your handy you can install them yourself, u-tube installing the camber kits and a string front alignment video and save a lot of money.
Thank you for advice I did all plugs, coils and cleaned throttle body and MAF sensor in two hours. Not one broken plug.
did you use that cleaner in the fuel?
Good video
Two things to note: I would have liked to see the passenger side plug closest to firewall removed as I believe it can be the most difficult.
As far as anti seize, it should always be used with steel to aluminum threads regardless of plug update. Steel and aluminum develop a chemical corrosion eventually. It’s good practice
Last I would have also shot penetrant down the plug bore prior to removing the plugs
Great video!!! I was a little hesitant on replacing my coils and spark plugs because of all the horror stories. After watching your video you made it look so simple and explained every step as you were replacing them and explaining the do’s and don’ts as you go along. Thanks for the video now I’m going to get started on my truck.
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How did it go?
Awesome job dude! I'm in the market for my first 5.4L and watching all the maintenance videos I can to get a sense for the work that will need to be done for a new-to-me truck. Never know the prior work history! Take care!
Get a coyote you will not be happy with a 5.4
Stay FAR away from a 5.4. The Triton generation design is TERRIBLE!
With a good time and 10/30 oil mine runs like a top 🤷
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I have never worked on my Expedition except basic stuff. My husband and I plan to tackle this challenge. We are on such a tight budget and can't afford a mechanic. Your video has been an excellent step by step process. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us.
So have you guys done it yet?
@@commanderstud2417 that's a personal question. They are married, that's their business
@@ArsonistArborist hahaha!!!
Daniel Hinkle
He broke 3 plugs and they got in a huge fight. She threw him out and they got divorced. She had her friend Chad Thundercock fix it for her and fix her as well.
@@chrisj197438 haha holy shit! Man this could keep going....maybe he died?
Thank you so much. This is by far not just the best video but the only video that explains how to get to the back plugs.
I used your method and it worked flawlessly. Didn’t have the first plug break and this was on a 300k engine with original plugs. The old plugs were beyond done and looked really bad.
Rex you are an artist my man.. As a 65 year old I have not done a plug replacement in 2 decades and will not on my F150 ever after seeing this.. Thanks for the great detail video of what a pro job entails. It will not be as painful for me to write a 400.00 check to have this professionally done..
fuck off
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@@kendallwarram1663 exactly lol, I was quoted $600 and $900 and now I’m currently typing this with dirty hands
Great Video
for more of 40 years I own Chevy & GMC trucks and I love the simplicity and reliability of a truck, I like to do all my mechanical repairs on all my vehicles, I just purchased a F250 with 5.4 engine and found another world full of complex mechanical engine where just to change the spark plugs is no more a simple task, is full of challenges, if you are not careful can make a very expensive mistake, also the timing system is a nightmare, just like the 6.4 diesel engine junk. No more FORDS
Thanks for the Guidance ! My wife’s expedition needed a tuneup. I didn’t want to pay through the nose for the dealership to work on it. The 2007 expedition was way easier then the truck you show in your video. The wire harness had some routing tabs that i was able to remove to get to everything and quickly snap back into after. Thanks for sharing. You got a new subscriber.
Superlative video. Used this to change my 2005 F150 plugs. Also added some other internet advise to include backing the plugs out a quarter turn and adding PB Blaster to the wells to break up the carbon on the tips. All in all, went as advertised. Hats off to the folks who posted all of this. Saved me $450.
Don't use PB Blaster use throttle body cleaner or Seafoam etc because the chemical will enter the combustion chamber when the plugs are removed and burn when the engine is started X8 plug holes this is enough to possibly damage the O2 sensors and catalytic converters in the exhaust system. This was one of the earliest revisions to the Ford TSB they changed the chemical recommendation from their first version.
Anthony Curran what size plugs and coils did you get I have the 05 king ranch and I have to change them my self but Iv herd there is to different size plugs and coils ... witch do I get??
As long as your not filling the spark plug chamber, a little PB is not going to hurt. If your worried about it, use a little transmission fluid. Then as you loosen the plug, let it sit a couple of minutes to penetrate-especially if you feel like they are close to breaking.
Thanks so much for the video. We had to try this job ourselves to save money. Your tips helped a lot. We got all 8 out with no problems. I added a tip from another video that I'm certain helped. Break the plug free, but only about a quarter turn, then retighten. Keeping repeating and the plug slowly gets looser and it is easier to further and further. We also sprayed carb cleaner in each well after pulling the coils and let that sit for 15+ minutes on a warn engine. I can't swear it helped but I think it did.
My mechanic advised the same method. Little loose, add wd-40, tighten back up. Repeat. I hope I have the same good results myself. 200k+ miles. No idea if the plugs have ever been changed.
Thank you so much! I really wanted to do the work myself, and watching this gave me the confidence to do it. I had no broken plugs! Truck runs like a beauty!
Great video. From beginning to end. No skipped steps. Well done. I am still a bit nervous to undertake this, all the removals, keeping track of it all.
By far your videos and explanations along with naming the tools you’re using and parts your working on are the best on the net. Finally somebody who doesn’t go into 20 min of detail with every single step! Through, informative and very helpful! Thank you! Look forward to watching more of your videos!
You can tell it wasn't just the editing. He knocked that out fast!
Thanks buddy. You gave me more confidence to do mine.
My '06 Lariat was misfiring badly. Has 136,000 miles on it, and was still on the original plugs. Thanks to your video, I was able to replace all 8 plugs with not a single breakage! Thank you! I will say that mine were like trying to pull up Thor's hammer. These things were crazy stuck! Had to use a breaker extension to get some more torque. I was still very careful to stay "in line" with the plugs. I said multiple prayers during the process. Lol. The truck is running great now!
Did you do use the Seafoam as he directed? Anything besides that? I've heard a penetrating oil (Kroil) will aid in dissolving the carbon. Was your plugs as clean looking as the ones he pulled out?
@@smkymtnguy33 I did use the Seafoam. Ran about 1 and a half cans thru the gas tank. I did use a carbon cleaner to soak each plug for 5 to 10 minutes before removing them. Think it was CRC intake and throttle body cleaner? Can't remember. My plugs were worse looking than the ones he pulled in the video. Also, my truck starting acting like it was misfiring again. I went back and checked each plug and found 3 of the 8 were so loose you could take them out by hand! I torqued them appropriately the first time. I read on the F150 forums that the plugs would loosen themselves for some odd reason, after doing a spark plug change.
Meant to add that i was getting a very bad "ticking" noise. Thought it was possibly the cam phaser as many people have mentioned. Ended up just being 3 loose plugs. I love the F150 community for all their knowledge. I actually rechecked all 8 plugs this evening to see if any were loose. Zero were loose. I cleaned the connection points on all 8 ignition coils when i had them out this time. One of my springs looks bad. Thinking I may replace that ignition coil pack or at least change that spring and boot. I've worked on this particular repair enough times now that I'm getting pretty good at it! A few hours and I can have everything out, cleaned and re-installed.
Thank you for confirming my suspicion that I'd have to remove ECM to get to #4 plug! It's great that you don't skip those kinda details for the viewers.
thanks for your detailed and well thought out video. I changed plugs in my 2005 ford 5.4 myself without breaking any. 2 were extremely tight but finally came out using your methods. this video was a true blessing.
Thank you so much for this video. It has made my life 100% easier. I have seen other videos on changing plugs, and coils, but they never mention how to get to the ones near the firewall. Thanks to your super informative advice, with visual guide, I was able to finally get in there to change all the plugs out. Before watching this video, I could get about 4-5 of them. I thought I was going to have to contort into odd shapes, or buy special tools, in order to get to the 2 back plugs on the passenger side, but with your instruction on moving stuff out of the way, done! Thank you so much for this video!
Great video! I've been dreading this job for awhile and finally did it this past weekend.... no breakage on my 08 F250! It was my first time doing anything with plugs and, altogether, it took me about 2.5/3 hours. Thanks again
did you buy that addative an run it through your engine like he suggested ? just wondering I have the same year make and model
@@joea104 I did. Worked like a champ! Best of luck
I have always avoided doing tune ups on the 5.4 because of the nightmare stories. But after your video I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for the video and 411 on this matter.
I just want to say thank you for the very detailed videos. I went in search of a loose plug on my F150 yesterday and it was very helpful to have your description of how to remove all the connectors and clamps. I like that you don’t skip all that detailed stuff
Thanks a ton for making this video, just completed putting new plugs and coils in and mustve watched this 30 times in the last couple days. Had the notorious shudder at 45 mph and after road testing it is gone. Still ended up with 2 broken plugs but couldve been worse, the lisle extractor tool saved the day and my 06 F150. Keep up the good work!
You’re video is short simple and easy to follow loads of good advice one of the easiest videos to use ive seen thanks for the great content
Just worked on mine today and replaced the 8 plugs and ignition coils following your instructions. Zero problems and the vehicle is running perfect now. Had a misfire on cylinder 2 previously.
Thanks for the video. I am in the process of buying a ‘04-‘06 5.4l F-150 and am learning about the spark plug troubles. (Doesn’t sound like fun). I love the thoroughness you put into this video
I don't normally comment on videos, maybe a handful over the course of 8 years or so. Just wanted to let you know this was a spectacular video, great commentary, very instructional. I did my plugs today, no problem! Last time I took it to the shop and spent $800.00 literally. They broke 5. Keep up the good work! Thanks again.
This is about as good of how to video I've seen. This guy makes it looks easy. Really gives you an appreciation for how skilled Techs need to be. Great Job.
2005 F-150 5.4L
Ran whole can of SeaFoam at a 1/4 tank. Refilled. Worked on a WARM engine. Used 1/2” torque wrench and two extensions. This made it easy to loosen the spark plug slowly and controlled. Blew out all 8 cylinder heads after removing each plug prior to inserting the new one. I got all 8 spark plugs out comfortably with your recommendation. I used (Nickel Permatex 77134 Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant, 0.5 oz Tube) on shaft and small portion of threads on new spark plugs. And (Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3 oz. Tube) for bottom of new ignition coil. Thank you for your insight and saving me $1095 from the dealership. Appreciate this video and hope it helps others.
Awesome video! Tech here with my own shop, used to dread these. Just cranked one out in a little over an hour after watchin this. Thanks!!!
I don’t ever comment on anything, but for this I’ll make an exception. About 8 years ago I changed the plugs in my 2005 f150. Back then the web told me how to do it, but not how to get to it, to do it. I went ahead and bought the extraction tool and was glad because I broke 3 of them. I was dreading it this time, but watching your video made it a stone groove. My trucks running great and I pay homage to you.
You did an awesome job. I have done several of these engines and have broke a few plugs......until I found a video on here where a mechanic uses a tube around the plug to keep the socket and extension from virtually not wiggling at all. I have yet to break another plug since! But again, you're fast, yet good! GREAT JOB!
I saw this video but can't find where to purchase the tube. Where did you buy yours?
If your talking about like on the older spark plug sockets that already have a rubber tube inside the socket itself that keeps it from wiggling and when pull the plug out the tube holds onto the plug so no drops for easy removal.
what size is the pipe? Tommy wood, no he is refering to a simple pipe that acts as a sleeve to keep alignment and flushness during turning of the spark plug
9/26/2020 (80 degrees in Buffalo NY which is rare for Sept). Thank you so much for the video- I have a 2006 Ford F250 / 5.4 Triton with 80,000 miles on it. Yesterday I added 2 cans of Sea Foam to my tank with only 8 gallons of fuel in tank and drove 80 miles at 65mph. Repeated process today. As soon as I pulled into driveway (1pm) I started removing all the hardware, air filters housing, hoses, wires, etc. I started removing the plugs at 1:45 pm in the exact same order you did and the same technique you did with 'SLOW, STEADY toque, pausing as you showed as to not push to fast and break. The creaky, achy sound in your video is exactly how all my 8 plugs sounded in removal. I did not use any penetrant, cleaner as others suggested. ALL 8 CAME OUT INTACT!!!!! And it took me till 2:20pm or approx 35 minutes to remove all 8 plugs. All plugs like exactly like the plugs you removed. My Ford dealer wanted $1,100 to do the job, and $100 additional each plug that would break!!! The hardest part of the job was bending over the dam engine compartment on a pick. I actually crawled (I'm 5'7", 148 lbs) into the engine compartment to remove the passenger plug in the back of engine. I bought 8 Ford SP-546 plugs(Newest Design) and installing. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOU HELP!!!!
Great video, replaced my first set a long time ago and watched to see if your approach was any different than the one I took. Pretty much the same! Replaced the original plugs on my 2004 F150 at 120,000, no problems, did not break a single plug, used an impact on five of them. Did the first by hand to get a feel for how hard they were to get out. Did the next five with the impact, and #4 and #8 by hand due to the firewall. I ran a few bottles of techron through the gas tank before tackling them. Two bottles per tank, three full tanks. It does the same job as seafoam. I ran an extra tank or two of gas through, just to be safe. I'm on my fourth set of plugs now, at 230,000 miles. I did try Champions at the first change for about 1000 miles, but got a misfire on one of them, and goodbye Champions! Been using SP-515s ever since, no breakage worries. Engine is still going strong with regular oil and plug changes. Hope to make it to 300,000 with a full timing kit replacement and a Melling oil pump upgrade.
Seems like spark plugs are similar to other electronic parts like the coil pack- OEM Ford is always the best.
I replaced the plugs today and took the advice of pouring the Seafoam into 1/4 tank of fuel. Definately helped in removing plugs w/o breaking. Thank you so much for sharing this advice!!!
I had that horrible ticking noise! I used a stethoscope and found 3 plugs that were super loud. Replaced them all and now it runs quiet and I get 5-6 MPG better!
Same here Jeff. It was like a pinging in the exhaust sound.. like an exhaust leak sorta... Once I replaced these plugs it runs a lot quieter now.. I can hear the injectors but that is to be expected.
@@ArsonistArborist
Thank you! '05 with 210k miles. Followed your directions and it went flawlessly, not a single broken plug!! I'm in disbelief how easily it went following your steps considering all the horror stories that exist.
Did you use a ratchet or impact?
I don’t even have a ford and I had to subscribe. Great video man.
Lol. Same here!
Just c/o my spark plugs in my '07 (160,000) and cleaned the throttle body. I LOVE how detailed this entire video was from start to finish. Even the easy stuff like how to take the tabs off really helped. I didn't use the Seafoam but used the Motorcraft Spray Carburetor Tune Up Cleaner instead. Didn't break any and didn't feel lost @ all bc of your instructions. Your videos are my go to for a great step-by-step of what to do. THANKS!!!
You deserve more than a like man. You sure know what you doing. Great video bro!!!
Thanks.
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Although the truck sucks. Your work is immaculate and you have a well laid out professional way of explaining how to get the job done. You are an asset to the DIY community sir.
Good Video, my compliments. I just purchased a 2204 F-150 Lariat FWD w/84000 mi. and I will attempt to change the plug very soon. I will follow your advice and procedure. Pray for me. Thanks again.
coolreed Your truck is a front wheel drive?
Well it's a 2204 that should tell you something lol it's only 2018 lol
We still use spark plugs in 2204?
Yes all cars 200 years from now will be fwd
2204 and we still don't have non-petrol hover cars? Get your crap together, mankind
This absolutely works!! Followed the instructions to the letter, seafoam @ 1/4 tank concentration with a warm engine , no problem, work fast ! Got all 8 out with ease ! Thank u for the instructional video , without it I’d have been lost!
Do you just pour it straight in the fuel tank ?
Just did this job on my stepsons 04 f150... thank god I found this video... I'm fairly mechanically inclined, and do a lot of my own work on my vehicles... but I would have never thought to put the seafoam to it beforehand... and I do believe that doing that made a BIG difference on how the spark plugs came out.. plugs came out with chunks of carbon sediment on them... I dont think I could have turned them if i hadn't put seafoam to it... thank you for a thorough video all the way through... and an even bigger thank you for the seafoam suggestion... this is still a long shitty job even when it goes smooth, 7 out of 8 spark plugs turned out relatively easy... but one plug was still quite stuck, that one took me a while, slow goings... probly had 8 hours into this job... Fuck Ford... but thank god for this guys video
Great detail and easy to follow directions… i have always worked on pre-computer controlled engines and was actually scared to try anything that was not a carburetor based, old school, engine. Thanks to your easy to follow directions i an quite confident that i too can maintain my own vehicles. Thanks
Thank you very much for the video, very informative. I’m getting ready to replace the plugs in my truck and had no clue where to start but thanks for your help. Rick Temores Hanford California
Seafoam is the best. I put it in my 1990 F-150 4.9 EFI. And it runs great. And now it helps with tuneups. Nice!
I'm about to attempt to change my spark plugs on my expedition kinda scared so I'm taking a lot of notes
Mann I’m so relieved I found this video, thanks man🙏. Much love from Katy, Texas 🙏❤️
You made that look waaay too easy. Very good video! Sure wish you'd shown just how much of a PITA getting that back passenger side plug out is though.
So bought my 06 in June for my stepson. Truck has over 300,000 miles. I need everyone to add me to their prayer list at church. Just can't do 400.00 + for a plug change!
I felt the same way. I bought the tool needed to take out the broken plugs. It works great!!! Made the job pretty easy.
How things go on your repair?
At that range of miles might look into cam timing an VCT valves an tensioners.. not really hard but really envolved..
Really appreciate the SeaFoam trick. I'm a firm believer in SeaFoam. It's great stuff. With that being said, I must admit that you made this job look very easy. I've watched a lot of videos showing the plugs getting broke when trying to remove them. Great video and you now have a new subscriber.
That warm engine is the truth, ONLY FOR LOOSENING!!! NEVER TIGHTEN INTO THOSE ALUMINUM THREADS WHEN THEY'RE WARM!!!!!
Thanks for the heads up!
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and use anti seize when installing them
Bullshit wouldn’t harm it the slightest ain’t no one got time to sit around waiting the the engine to go cold
The simplest way around this dilemma? Don't buy an f150. 😂😅😂
I paid professional mechanics to change out the plugs that tend to break a few years ago, but I found they put the same kind back in. Recently I had a missfire and found the center electrode came loose on two plugs and fell down touching the other electrode to where there was no gap. This caused a missfire so I bought the good motorcraft plugs and new coils to replace them but didn't put them in the back plugs because I could get to them. Now they are missfiring. Thanks for the instructions so I can finish the job.
Damn boss YOU THE MAN!!!!!
live ANYWHERE new louisville, ky I could REALLY use your help, by that i mean pay you to do what you just did, you are the MAN!!!!
Did you ever find anyone close to Louisville, Kentucky? I am in the same boat. Thanks in advance!
Did my plugs on an 05 F150, followed your video step by step and no breakage! Thanks!
How many miles on your 05? I'm doing this soon to my 05 with 103k hope I have no breakage too!
Now thats how to make an instructional video!
This video was really helpful! I didn't have Seafoam, but did use Marvel Mystery oil. No problems. Had 172,000 on car. Did warm up engine. But plugs were tight and squeaky nearly all the way out. Worked them back and forth until felt comfortable unscrewing all the way out. New plugs went in smooth! Thanks for the very clean and comprehensive video.
I miss the old iron. Open the hood, remove the spark plug wire, then using a 5/8” or a 13/16” deep socket to remove the spark plug.
3 steps vs. 76 steps. Now that’s progress!!
No plugs in an electric. Some day I'll miss doing this.
@@mygoogleemail2063 Well maybe this country will get smarter and adopt small modular reactors (SMRs) based on the molten salt reactor (MSR) and we will have all the clean energy we can ever use!
They can take some of that energy and convert sea water that holds carbon dioxide back into gasoline and diesel fuel too. Cheaply I might add.
I'm not a mechanic, just and old carpenter. My Ford has 175,000 miles on it, with the original plugs. I bought new plugs five years ago, but after watching a few videos I was to afraid to change them. Two years ago I got an estimate from a shop for $750 to change the plugs, I still procrastinated. Recently I came across your video and watched it several times and you made it look like I could do it. I did the Sea-Foam thing a couple of times and yesterday I was ready. I took out all eight plugs without breaking them. I was so excited. Thanks for your help, I could not have done it without you. Now that I am finished, I wouldn't change the plugs for less than $750 either. Thanks again!
Did the Seafoam help to remove the spark plugs?
Did you use any PB blaster to soak on your spark plugs?
I have a 2000 ford expedition 4.6L V8 Triton XLT and my #1 is so tight and I don't want to break it, so I was told to use that PB blaster and let it soak overnight.
@@flowersfam3462 I did not use the PB blaster, just the Sea-foam. I think anything extra can only help. Good Luck.
@@murph3965 Thanks.😊
Just had my buddy change the stock plugs on mine at 130k, he just went in with a rachet and got them all out without any breaks. Super lucky I guess lol. The engine was warm though because I had just driven to his place so that probably helped.
Best video I have ever seen ! Glad you didn't give us your life story before starting . Great job ! Now I can do mine with confidence .
wow. thanks you, your the man. now my wifes lincoln runs like a champ. God bless
This was honestly one of the best videos I've seen in regards to detail and the ability to see what is actually happening while you're doing it. I'm a novice so the videos where the guys don't show what is happening and just say, "Remove the flux capacitor housing and then hammer on the injector brackets with a 50mm and you'll be good" don't really help me much. Thanks again, man, seriously.
KUDOS on the best video for plug replacement on the 5.4 Triton. Now I feel a lot more confident. I do wonder if after replacing the pugs could the coil packs also be bad then will I get the same P codes?
Mr. AutoRex your video instruction is very clear and thorough. I have a Ford Excursion with the Triton V10 engine and the last few spark plugs were so deep into the engine bay near the firewall there is absolutely no easy way to remove them without removing a lot of other engine components. if any of those last few spark plugs break it will be a nightmare to extract them. Replacing the spark plugs on that truck is the only thing I don't want to do myself.
Great video. It helped me greatly. This was my first solo project. I’ve always relied on someone else to help me do the labor. Your video was perfect. Great close ups on all of the hard to reach spots. Also your recommendations for what to remove/clean/replace made the job much easier. My truck is running like a champ. Thank you.
Got the passenger side done, no breaks. Tackling driver side shortly. Never worked a car before either lol. Awesome vid man, saved me a bundle
Great video my man! The Ford engineers should be fired for designing this 5.4 Triton motor plug design!!!!
There is an old saying in engineering, IF IT WORKS DON'T FIX IT! This is what happens when a bunch of tree hugging politicians and accountants start telling engineers what to do! I have two words for the accountants and politicians.....F.O!!!
@@davidcampbell1899 And that is why that top starter bolt is so easy to get at?
I believe they were sued for this bad plug design.
I have watched a lot of videos on the broken plugs and you are the only one that recommended the seafoam. Thanks for that tip. Any little trick helps.
Thank you so much for this video!! Awesome! Saved me almost a $1000. Keep up the great work!!
To be honest this is the best video on how to change your spark plugs. Going through each step necessary to get the job done. No shortcuts at all. This ain’t backyard mechanics. This is the real deal! Thanks my man for this great video. 🙏🏽
Great instructions. I have one question regarding the Seafoam. You said mix it at a 1/4 tank concentration. Please explain further. Are you deviating from the instructions on the can?
1/4 tank of gas, with 1 full can of seafoam
A friend and I have changed the plugs on his 5.4 twice, before seeing this video. We followed nearly the same procedure except the Seafoam, instead we simply warmed the engine up and blew the trash off the coil packs and spark plug holes. We then sprayed 3n1 oil in the holes and let it sit for 20 minutes. All the plugs came out without exception and without breaking. Just thought I would add a little more just in case. Great video though, my F150 is next and I will do this procedure. Great video, thanks. All the help we can use.
A mechanic did mine with impact wrench, no problem, had job done in about 30 minutes.
sled impact on spark plugs? Jesus Christ... lol
Have never tried this job on the truck my shop suggested I do it he did the last one without breaking them this is my 4th set of plugs trucks pushing 300,000 miles just changed the coils again for I think the third time was that on the engine light or codes now figured will do the plugs for good measure when I did the coils I also blew out the areas around the plugs while I was in there cause it seem like there’s a lot of junk in their leaves and dirt and debris looks like a good video will try to sea foam thing and let you know how I make out Thank you for the detail and the photos very informative!
This is why my daily driver is a 62 Mercury Comet with a 66 200cid inline 6.
after the DEMS take power and pass Cash f Clunkers 2 & 3 u can kiss your "gross pollutor" good by, if its in nice shape you might be allowed 1000 miles a year..other wise its off to the crusher...
This is the best video I've seen on how to change the spark plugs for the Triton 5.4.
All this to change plugs...this is insane.
Great video! Gonna do mine this weekend. It just so happens I’m at 1/4 tank right now! Thanks!
I did this and did not break one, had 244,000 miles!!!
You didn't break one because they had been changed before and already had the new stronger one piece design plugs installed. The original plugs from 2004-2007 were the ones that broke. I bought my '06 F150 new and at 67k miles got an intermittent misfire code requiring spark plug replacement and broke one original plug (#6) which wasn't bad.
Glenn 103 exactly
These are the newer plugs. They have more porcelain at the tip than the old ones.
They won't last 244k miles wtf...
Brittney peck I got 261K on my 06 FX4, still running strong, replaced plugs at 249K no probs!
My first, and LAST, Ford I'll ever own. Pushes snow better than any truck I've ever owned but never in my life did I think I would be doing exhaust manifolds, (both cracked), IMRS issues, rear axle cover, (rotted out), rear brake backing plates, (rotted right off), e-brake shoes, front and rear rotors, shorted out factory radio, etc, etc, on a 70,000 mile truck. Great video. I was dreading the plugs but it's an '08 and I don't think they've ever been done. That's next, after the new windshield.
man you are good. I am so nervous to change mine.
Take them out with an impact gun...they don't break.
Did you ever change yours? I'm getting ready to do mine this weekend. I'm a little nervous as well. They were changed in 2013 with newer Style and only have 70k on them. I'm hoping i won't have any issues..
Looked at a few videos, not all, and yours was the one that got er done! Have an '08 F150 5.4 with 203K, got it at 132K. Had the stuttering at lower rpm acceleration and finally found out it was the plugs. Followed your instructions but did not take off the breather cap nor clean the throttle body, save that for another day. Think they might have been the original plus. Gap was a good 3/16", not kidding! The stuttering is GONE! Nice to drive again. Pretty much shot a whole work day but worth it. Cant thank you enough!
I noticed you didn't check the plug gap...
I always tell my engine techs to check the gaps just in case the box got dropped or something. They are to be between .52-.56 on a plug gapper. It's a good video, but I was just pointing that out
Just changed my spark plugs on a 2005 F150 with 128,000, using your technique, did not break one, saved at least $300.00, good info, Thank You!
I plan on changing out all 8 on a 2007 5.4 with 162k miles on it. bought the removal tool and socket for the spark plug.. I also purchased an aircat stubby impact. Let you know how this work. I already ran one can of sea foam a month ago with a 1/4 tank of gas. going to do it again and then start removing on may26... wish me luck.. it is starting to buck now and it just has to be done, waited long enough.
Well, pulled all 8 out with no issue using the aircat after heating the engine up. I did run 1 can of seafoam twice at a quarter tank of gas. Then ran the truck while spraying an entire can of Sea Foam SS14 Cleaner and Lube into the intake after removing the airbox.. Just make sure the nozzle is past your sensor while spraying.The sparkplugs were clean. Took about 4 hours taking my time.
depending what month ur vehicle was made the 2007 and up fords come with the newer spark plugs that does not have this issue. easy way to tell would be the coil pack boot would be brown.
Shane Bell the brown boots indicate that it is the updated plugs?
@@ericharwood1047 Brown is good. But the date is Oct 2007 for the brown boot changeover. Of course mine was screwed together Sept 2007 - black boots!