Ford F-150 5.4L 3v Triton Engine Misfire: Champion Spark Plugs Belong in Chrysler’s and Lawn Mowers!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- In this video we diagnose an engine misfire on a 2007 Ford F-150 setting a cylinder #2 P0302 misfire DTC. In this case the concern was caused by a loose spark plug but experience has taught me nothing but Ford Ignition components should be used for the most trouble free experience.
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Hey Makuloco question are the spark plugs and coils the same part number for the 2005 f150 4.6 L? Thanks for all the info that you share helps a lot. Greeting from Arizona.
So basically use a ford coil on number 2. I actually have a 2007 with an aftermarket engine and transmission... same dang problem. But about a year ago I had no choice but to put a ford plug and coil on number two and NO ISSUES AFTER THAT.
@@thedavidahamm8898 Make sure ALL cylinders have the right spark plugs and coils. No problems.
@@armandocarriedo9354 I have a 2004 Ford f150 5.4. 3v and the plugs are a diferent part number in the 4.6 than the 5.4. They look almost identical but the part numbers are different. He actually has done several videos on plug replacement including one that explains the diference.
Great channel very informative but I have an issue it's an 07 5.4 with a tick not the phaser. The tick is on the passenger side if the RPM's get up like 3 grand it begins to run rough and weak you can cut it off let it sit and start it back up runs fine until it's in overdrive in a pull then it has a hard skip. Help please
It took me 2 years to figure out the reason I kept burning spark plugs on random cylinders.
seams like 25 ft/lbs is too much torque for a spark plug in an aluminum head, but that much torque cured my problems.
Thanks for the video as it confirmed my suspicions.
As my high school auto shop teacher once said of Champion spark plugs: "Some people swear by 'em and others swear at 'em."
You're better off using OEM parts in a Ford 100% of the time... Use motorcraft spark plugs and you'll have no problem. Also on your coil overs instead of buying new ones replace the springs and boots on the original ones and it's like brand new coil overs 😊
@@cassiemarie70 I use Motorcraft parts exclusively on my three Ford vehicles-- except for oil.
No Champions in MY equipment, ever!
Never owned a Mopar but sounds like a good fit.
I wish you lived near me in VA. I have a 2000 7.3 runs strong with 0ver 300,000. Need the turbo riser gasket changed I think it's leaking. Time for a good look over by an intelligent mechanic as you.
This is my experience, champion plugs are good for lawnmowers and weed trimmers, ngk for Japanese vehicles, Bosch for European vehicles, and autolite or motorcraft for American vehicles, I cant explain it, but that's my 40 years experience
BMW recommends NGK. Have a 2005 645Ci and I run NGK with Eldor coils. Bosch is garbage... Even mechanics don't even recommend Bosch.
A friend of mine laughed at me when I purchased my 3v spark plugs and replacement coil at the Ford dealership.
From the dealership; I’m purchasing OEM non counterfeit parts.
As for Chumpion spark plugs; I tried using them in my drag racing days in my 1970 Camaro. Had nothing but misfire issues with new Chumpion plus.
Switched back to AC plugs and seldom ever had a problem.
Excellent video sir. Very well done. Wish ya were in kc.
Straight up roasted the hell out of chrysler for using junk LOL
Spark plug link not working you list the part number thanks
I believe #2 cylinder is the first one on the passenger side
It goes in order 1,2,3,4 front to back.
Hey I just want you to know how grateful we are to have you in the UA-cam Community to help everyone with Fords! I have worked on cars for most of my life and you teach me things about Ford's I never really knew. I mostly worked on General Motors products. Great video thank you very much!
I only use FORD or MOTORCRAFT anymore, use ROCKAUTO or FORDPARTS GIANT, this cheap SOB now will pay more again.
Autolites are an excellent alternative if Ford plugs aren't available.
I'm a fan of using OE spark plugs in everything but I have installed many sets of Champions in three valves and had no problems. At least the Champions do not come out in two pieces.
Brian says- I fixed his truck misfire. I'm gonna go get me a coffee with the truck. Right on.
Why not you are already on the test drive right?
I'd get upset if you didn't test drive mine before you gave it back.
AND, it was NOT Starbucks! Bravo, Brian.
#5 looks like it could have been becoming a problem. Hopefully the customer agreed to new Ford plugs, boots and coils.
@@FordTechMakuloco Right on brother.
Why can't I find a mechanic as knowledgeable and professional as you.
You can't afford him
@@yzrippin What a stupid comment, "YZ Rippin" lmfao.
Why can you read and fix your own stuff?
@@utahbones3094 For the same reason your grammar isn't good enough to formulate the question you wanted to ask.
Well the primary answer is that people who would’ve gone into the repair business back in the 60s and 70s are no longer doing so, and people who were in the business and were good have left because the pay was so low, and now shops are scrambling to get young people to go into the business who really don’t have the aptitude for it. Once in a while you’re going to find somebody like this gentleman who owns his own repair shop and sets his own prices and is his own boss and that’s where you’re going to find the people with the most talent today.
I work at ford in parts and let me just start by saying I watch all ur videos cuz they always helped me in some sort of way. Also lots of customers come in and mention I watch you on UA-cam and I’ll be like oh me too he gets down lol. Keep up the great videos and knowledge coming
Thanks to Brian and his channel for giving us less experienced mechanics the courage to install new plugs and coils in our fords. I have a 13 expedition I just tuned up thanks to his videos.
I can say I did a complete timing set coils oil pump spark plugs water pump and alternator on my moms 2006 Expedition about 3 years ago I used all ford parts except the high volume meling oil pump. I also replaced all injectors with Ford ones. The car Had 130k miles on it when I did the work on it. It now has 156k miles and It has zero problems and runs like a dream. I also converted it to full synthetic Motorcraft 5W30 and to be honest it never has had a problem since. Thanks for your expertise in this realm. I love the 5.4L 3v Triton
Man, I wish I could find a mechanic here in SoCal that knows his crap like you do.
Champion Spark Plugs Belong in Chrysler’s and Lawn Mowers!.. Yea Fords are so damn picky about the spark plugs! and the 3v 4.6/5.4 have a terrible plug design! How long has Ford been making engines? I have a 98 F150 with the 4.6 2v and the short threaded spark plug design(thanks Ford) that you have to over-torque a little so they don't get loose and blow out the head!
Also stay away from aftermarket coils they suck! Had a set of Accel coils and after a month of use failed (had mis-fires traced down the coil packs). So I just put on the good old Motorcraft ones.
Cheers!
I had accel on my 05 5.4 3v and I did not have any problems with them
My brother had put some of those splitfire x4 plugs in his grand marquis way back in the day. Chased a misfire fir sometime. Ended up being this crap plugs
I found Ford Racing Plugs at Summit Racing and installed them in my 5.4L 3V runs great with the High Performance Coil Packs, even smokes the tires on my Expedition!
Junk it
I just found a 5/8 spark plug on cylinder 3 which I couldn’t get it off because I need a thin wall socket 😑 but the other 7 had 9/16 plugs
Was told that years ago when I first started working on cars... Nothing but original plugs in the vehicle...
Literally every forum on the internet says to use motorcraft plugs.
“If i’m gonna fix it, i’m gonna fix it right.” I love it. That’s why i watch your vids. If i owned a ford i would drive from colorado to let you work on it.
And you will fix it again. lol. I would say good luck mate! cheers 🍻
I've broken a spark plug before in a head. My solution was to JB weld the broken part of the plug back on the remaining bit. It dried on so hard that I was able to get the plug out.
Those look like the coils I put on my 5.4, they're Edelbrock brand so I thought they'd be an ok replacement for oem
What do you call SUBSTANTIAL and KNOWLEDGEABLE the answer is FordTechMakuloco
Jaw breaking "sharing what you know with us. Thank you very much helpful information. Take care and have a great day. FordTechMakuloco
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
Mechanics use the Champion plugs thinking since they are one piece that they won't break off when being removed. The problem is that they still can break in half and no one makes a removal kit like they do for the factory plugs. I've had to create my own kit to remove broken Champion plugs. Warming engine and using an impact gun to remove OE plugs I very seldom break any off.
Have you had a champion 1 piece break off? I took a old one and clamped in a vice just to see and couldn't break one.
@@kirtxpress yes, I've had several break. The unthreaded tip can still seize up and break the hex off the spark plugs. The first time it happened was not a fun day, had to get very creative to pull the broken part out.
@@greggcarter8296 wow that's crazy. I started using them after my first plug change at 100K and 5 of the 8 ford broke. Im on my 3 set now at 317,000 miles and no problems getting them out
Your an awesome ford tech. Learning alot from your videos.
I used champion plugs on a 99 camry from the factory it's NGK and it ran terrible!!!!! I put back the factory NGK and ran 100% lol
I can't get a plug out. It's not original, changed back in 2015. 2005 5.4l 3v expedition. I've changed the others no problem. But one just spins and never comes out. I finally gave up and just tightened it back down, and it runs ok. Why can I spin it and spin it and it just won't come out? I've pit plies on the end of the plug and pulled with everything I've got. Won't budge. But, I can still tighten it down. I only want to change it because of intermittent misfire under load, classic coil or plug. Already changed coil.
Champion plugs are crap now. Not good enough for my mower. No longer us made. Electrode isnt centered like it should be on 2/3 plugs. Worse than autolite? I don't know .... both are made poorly. E3 is a gimmick as well. NGK is affordable top quality. Btw Beware of non Japanese Denso. Also sketchy. Quality is put on the end user these days.
Absolutely right ! Those coil are fake ! Champion plug are not the right plug for, but it was a loose plug and bad coil.
Bravex has really cheap coils for 50-70dlls for 8 pack ive had em for 5 years never had a problem. I was short on money so bought em just to get by i was expecting for em to go bad within a year but they're holding up allright, i messaged the company before the warranty expired and they sent me 8 new ones, ford coils are better but it is what it is.
My 2007 5.4v 3v with 120k miles had a misfire on cylinder 5. Pulled over and discovered the plug was loose. Torqued it down, and went on my way. 5,000 miles later, another misfire, same cylinder. Pulled the plug, and the electrode ground had broke off, not a good thing. I replaced the plug with Motorcraft, still had a misfire. Replaced the COP, still had a misfire. I was suspecting cylinder damage from the spark plug electrode ground. I did not have the means for a compression test, so sent the F350 off to the local ford dealer.
I want to note the misfire would occur within one mile of start up, and a definite loss of power immediately upon start up. It also took two seconds to start the truck typically took one second.
Ford dealer had the truck for six weeks trying to find the problem. Yes, six weeks. The replaced the spark plug, COP, fuel injector, and ran a compression test. They could not figure it out, and said I might need to replace the PCM. I said no, and I picked up the truck.
I read 100 pages of threads on Modular V8 forums looking for clues. Found where a guy posted carbon issues might cause the plug to not seat right. I bought a scope, and looked at the spark plugs seat, threads, and top of piston. Did not see anything that could help clarify the issue, but the piston did look black.
Bought a Champion plug, it has a very different design than the Motorcraft, More threads, beefier nut, bigger surface where the plug meets the head, and an old traditional electrode ground. Decided it was worth a try.
Removed the Motorcraft plug, and sprayed about 1/3 of a can of carb cleaner into the spark plug hole. Let the cleaner sit for about one minute. STARTED THE TRUCK UP WITH THE SPARK PLUG MISSING, SO WHATEVER CAME LOOSE FROM THE CARB SPRAY CAME HOPEFULLY CAME OUT THE SPARK PLUG HOLE. Had a fire extinguisher handy if needed. Let the truck run for about 30 seconds, and shut it off. I should also note I had the cable to the COP disconnected, to reduce a spark risk to the carb cleaner, fuel going into the cylinder.
Installed the Champion plug. Truck started right up. Went around the block, no loss of power. Checked toe code reader, no codes. Decided to go to Home Depot with the truck, which is over a major mountain, with a speed limit of 65 mph. No power issues, no misfires, no codes.
Carbon build up? Motorcraft plugs not seating well after driving with a loose plug, where a Champion seated better? I don't know- all I know is my truck is back to normal. Truck now has 180k miles on it, with a Champion plug still in cylinder one.
Michael K I have a 2005 5.4 3v I too have a misfire and found #2 plug was loose. When I tried to install the identical autolite plug it seems the threads in the head are stripped. Before I go spending money on specialty tools and after reading your comment I'm going to try a champion plug. If the threads are longer I might get lucky. I'll comment if it works. Thanks
Putting champion spark plugs in, is like blaspheming the lord himself Mark 3:28-30.
People will say this isn’t in the good book haven’t read it
Fords are cute but they are vehicles of never stop doing mechanic work to them a Mitsubishi is more reliable or a CLK Mercedes
Yeah I hate those cheap coils,I just had one I got from O'reillys for a customer, dead out of the box,lol.
Any issue on these things is a new motor. Well after you check the plugs, & coils. If there issues after plugs & coils the synchro under the valve cover is messed up, you could replace the camshaft, but it’s oil driven, & oil passageways are undersized on these motors, so it’s just cheaper to just drop a new motor in it. Heck get a 5.3 Vortec motor, swap it out w an Alison, & it’s been way better.
I noticed that there was no dielectric grease in the boot, is there a reason for the boot not having it applied?
Not sure why he didn't but the new Ford coils have grease already applied to the tip.
You’re a bad mofo. Just wanted to say that. Thanks for all the help in your videos.
Champion spark plugs belong in the trash 😂.
On any vehicle I only recommend oem plugs and ignition parts as long as they’re available.
Agreed
Very true
from quebec i mmaking you a promise champion never enter to my garage i hate thos plug
If the misfire was caused by a Champion plug, assuming there are Champion plugs in every cylinder, why weren't the rest of them misfiring?
Oh the rest were not in the best shape either, customer wants them gone.
Because Champion are not bad plugs. It were installed wrong. Nothing like Bosch plugs..
Thanks for the confirmation on OEM parts. Especially with the modern, highly engineered engines and transmissions.
BTW. Your shop is great!
I’m not a mechanic but since the spark plugs have a calibrated electrode gap I guess you have to be careful not to hit them during installation, right? Even little details like blowing all the debris out of the spark plug well before replacement show that you’re an experienced technician 👍
Some spark plugs are "gapped" from the factory to your vehicle engine, they can be adjusted slightly and should be checked before installation. You have to be very careful not to drop the spark plug into the hole as the it might get damaged/gap closed. Also the ceramic insulator can crack during installation. It is good practice to blow out any debris before removing the spark plug, you don't want dirt or small pebbles to fall into the combustion chamber.
put the manufacturer plugs and coils (ignition system) on your cars that will save you a bunch of problems btw ngk there not bad in general . I don't like your number five cyl too !
I did run some champion spark plugs on my 5.4 and they are the worst
Back to motorcraft!
I played with numerous brands of spark plugs and I determined the plugs that lasted longer/durability were NGK or Denso, even on domestic vehicles.
NGK best ND second Autolite Third Bosch too dam expensive performance lasts a few months then they just feel normal and Champion well not even lawnmowers want those
I have learned over 40 years that champion works best in lawn mowers, weed trimmers, chain saws and such, they are a straight magneto system, no coil, ngk works best in Japanese vehicles , Bosch works best in European vehicles, autolite or motorcraft work best in American vehicles, and I believe the denso plug is a damn good all around plug, I certainly agree on that one, I'm doing a job right now on a knocking 2006, 5.4. Now that you mention it, some people dont like my outside the box theories but dang man, I'm going denso in this Ford,
You my friend I love your videos! real world problems handle like a pro that you are! Your input is taken with lots of inspiration! thank you for sharing bro!
...it's funny how champion makes the best plugs for lawnmowers but can't make good ones for automobile's..i stick with ford parts only..
man, i won't even put champions in my beat up mower, i been using E-3 plugs, and haven't had a problem since.
I don’t even like champions In lawn mowers lol I’ve had great experience with autolites
Looked to me like # 5 was taking strain. I have absolutely no idea why people with Fords do not just put in the Motorcraft plugs and coils. They watch some self proclaimed expert on UA-cam who tells them their vehicle will run better with some flashy looking garbage that ends up doing more harm than good.
Because up until a few years ago motor craft plugs for the 3valves were 2 piece and other brands were 1 piece, preventing them from braking when removing them.
@@alandominguez3839 Yep. Had plugs replaced on my '09 F150 at 80k miles. Got away easy, they broke only two... Someone who knows, what was the idea about 2 piece plugs?
Because NGK still exists
@@milantrcka121 I'm going to say, to save money....
I try to use Motorcraft Plugs and Wires whenever possible. Not always easy on the older stuff though. I definitely would not recommend Champion Plugs they seem to be one of the cheaper plugs out there and as the saying goes. You get what you pay for. Honestly I don't even like using them for a Lawn Mower..
Brian I disagree with you, Champion plugs belong in the garbage can along with Scotch locks.
I never liked champion plugs a a kid in my dirt bike and go cart.
Hey, anytime a Ford comes into our shop with a misfire and the coils aren’t melted and the PCM drivers aren’t fried, we are amazed. No matter what brand plugs are in it. ;)
Autolight spark plugs have worked well for us so far.
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Привет .скажи пожалуйста вот эти стойки задние на эксплорер 3 2002 :1336323 FCS хорошие?
This is probably the type of person to walk into the parts store and ask for the cheapest or maybe hire shade tree guy. I understand times are tight, but it doesn’t cost that much more to use quality parts or service and could actually be cheaper long term. Saving a few bucks is not worth the risk of trashing your catalytic converters.
Those people make me laugh, use the absolute cheapest parts possible and have no idea what they are doing and then will make comments like "ford sucks"
The champion spark plugs actually cost more than the ford plug. The reason for the champion plug is because they are a 1pc spark plug, unlike the Motorcraft plugs that are 2pc. and tend to break off in the cylinder head. Sounds the who ever installed the plugs didn't tighten them properly. Still good information
Amen . Toss those Champions all the way to Mars
Would not put champion plugs in my lawnmower. The nearest rubbish bin is the best place for them.
What coil pack and injectors do you recommend for a 2010 F150 5.4?
Wow, that power balance is cool! Same with relative compression! #5 looks like it's next!
Ouch! I will always defer to your expertise since you have taught me so much BUT I have been running the single piece Champion 7989 plugs in my early build 2008 F150 since 2012. I initially had 1 misfire develop about 1 month later but swapped the plug and none since then. Did a complete timing component job with oil pump and phasers in 2017 and those Champions came out no problem. Installed a new set then and she has been purring like a kitten ever since. I run either NGK or Motorcraft in my other 5 cars but so far so good with Champion in my 08 F150.
I installed 1 piece champion plugs and get better gas mileage and runs better it’s 2006 f150 crew cab 5.4 3 valve why put 2 piece plug in so it may break later that’s only reason I installed champion 1piece plugs put them in 2009 no plug problem had no problems I do agree you’re supposed put champion in Chrysler and lawn tractors thanks for another awesome video thanks for sharing god bless
@@rayarnold8275 from my understanding, Motorcraft are no longer 2 piece plugs.
The problem was not the champion plug in my opinion but I’m a dodge man. The plug was under torqued
the "bad" plug on this engine wasn't in tight either..it leaked exhaust gases and no doubt allowed air in on the intake stroke, causing the lean misfire. I've never had problems with Champion plugs.
Lol the man has fixed more f-150s than you guys have seen on the road but OK. I've always gone all Motorcraft and not about to change.. Love my truck and won't blow my block with aftermarket garbage
I always learn something new every time i watch your vids , thanks for the knowledge
Triton has aluminum heads with four spark threads. Sparks have ten. They strip out .100 years experience. Brigs&straten knows better.
Ok not sure what this has to do with the subject matter of this video since this is a 3v we are working on…
I have a 2006 5.4 3valve with MSD coils and one piece Champions that have been in for 85k, 185k total miles. Runs fantastic, knock on wood 😉
Nice one, Brian! Cheap junk aftermarket DIY parts strike again! I have a cool case study coming up on a 2007 5.4 just like in this video 😉
Some quick math on Amazon - the dude saved about $100 on the set of cheap coils vs Mastercraft, and $20-30 on spark plugs. Less than $150 -- a cheap price to pay for your truck running like garbage for weeks, multiple days at the shop, etc. Buy once, cry once.
Great to watch a pro in action! I don't understand, though, why the compression was good if the plug was loose.
Great question.. Hopefully FordTechMakuloco will answer it.
The loss is way too little for it to register.
I can attest that Champions do belong in Chryslers.....but I wouldn't put them in my lawn mower....I like my lawnmower.
I had a 99' Caravan 4-cylinder that had misfires immediately after doing a 100K service, which included some "premium" something-or-other sparkplugs. Installed some basic, copper Champions and it ran perfectly for another 100K miles afterwards. At the 200K service, I didn't make the same mistake.
If I were the customer I would go for the plugs and Ford coils, Cheaper, in the long run, to keep everything running as well as you can. Those aftermarket coils put the Cat and possibly the ECU at risk... Lots of good advice here.
trick for removing these spark plugs is do it hot and snap it loose with a small impact gun. works perfectly
I just accept that they will likely break and use the tool on the ones that do. It works like a charm and I don't work on a hot engine.
@@garryr yup got that too! when I have to do it I do it 🔥! I don't want to mess around for my labor of money! done my way fast and profitable! Fams will work on hot days! lol. cheers mate!
Another great video! When will people learn to use the Ford parts?
real fix:get rid of that lemon!!
Densos are the only aftermarket coil I trust.
NGK #1
His biggest issue was buying a 5.4L 3v.
Champion Plugs only for lawnmowers.... I've have always used and prefer Autolite Plugs ...
Motorcraft for Ford, Autolite is the same as using Champion plugs
Great video. You are an excellent diagnostician and an even better communicator. I just subscribed. I own three trucks with 5.4L, one with 6.8L and one with 7.3L gas. So glad I found you.
Go ahead and make fun of Chrysler. Mine have been flawless, but I can't say the same about the Fords I have owned. They were total junk! If you ask me Ford is a perfect home for the Champion plugs.
I own an F150, and a Dodge Durango. Both are spectacular in their own way.
I am not bashing chrysler, they really do use them from the factory is all.
Same thing goes for glow plugs in Ford diesel engines. Ford & Behru (who as I understand make the Ford oem plugs) work perfectly and Champion is like the kiss of death.
Ford F'd up with these plugs, ridiculous engineering.
Ford f d up w/ all Ford's !
I ran ford plugs and aftermarket coils that performEd far better than the stock
Exactly. Champion plugs are bad. In snowmobiles they are terrible.
i think you earned that coffee!
I bought a '05 F-150 from a small mechanic shop outside of town. The mechanic that works on the cars before they sell them said he pulled a few of the plugs out and said they were good so he didn't replace them. The truck had 112,000 miles on it at the time!
He was full of shit! At about 140,000 miles I started having lots of random misfire problems from multiple cylinders. I decided to go all in and replace all of the plugs and coils. I'm glad i did. The plugs were the original shit plugs from Ford! They LITERALLY had a .25in gap in them!!! There was no electrode left on them. I ended up breaking 4 out of 8 getting them out but it was no problem with the extractor tool from Lisle tools!
The engine runs so much better now! Plenty of power and acceleration and not single misfire from any of the cylinders!
It's so hard to find honest mechanics nowadays! But i am grateful for channels like this. I knew exactly what to look for and how to replace it! Thanks a million times over FordTechMakuloco!
Found your channel just browsing.... Bro your amazing!!! Im surprised you didn't diagnose it before the hood was up. 👍👍👍
Great video! Unfortunately it didn’t fix my problem. I did the coil and spark plug change and still getting the code (mine is the #7) what will be the next thing for me to check? I was thinking the injector??
Did you fix it ? 😂 I know it was 2 years ago lol
Good video. Funny title! The only things I use Champion plugs on are Chrysler products and lawn mowers, and I will note that they seem to work quite well in those applications. I will not use them anywhere else unless it's some sort of weird emergency.
Is there a better aftermarket spark plug for the 5.4 trident instead of those 2 piece one ford has that are notorious to break ?
These engines were horrible! Although most of them were good! Timing chain and related issues! I would stay away from those engines with those type of spark plugs! lol. great video!
Every video you make is a treat for me ! Keep up the good work 👍.
"LIKE" button torqued to manufacturer's recommended specification. "CLICK"
My mothers 2019 2.3L explorer had motorcraft plugs that say made in Japan. Are they ngks in disguise?
Yup
I have a 04 fird f 150 and my code scanner says that cylinder 1 is misfiring but when I had the mechanic check it he is seeing that cylinder 5 is misfiring. What do I do to get rid of this misfiring. And do anybody know the part number for Ford to get plugs and spark plugs
Do you respond to your comments? Because I have a 2000 Ford F-350 with that Triton engine and once it's warmed up I can definitely notice the loss of power but don't know how to fix it
As someone who gave up on Ford's in 2010, and went to Chryslers (Dodge/Ram trucks), I'm curious why the Champion for Chrysler comment? Every one of mine came with NGK's from the factory.
You must only be buying newer chryslers.
@@FordTechMakuloco About 2008 and newer. The Mopar plugs have little NGK badges on the boxes. I have old stuff too, (60's and a 70), but those have been molested. 😂. I actually grew up in nothing but Ford's, but after 2 in a row that were horrible, and Ford not caring to fix them, I shopped elsewhere. Thing is, it started out a dealer issue, but Ford lost a customer when they wouldn't/couldn't get the issues resolved. I still like watching your channel, because I always like learning.
@@jasonfalk7696 - Yeah, Ford has built their share of crap. I think you hit it on the head when you said Ford simply won’t take responsibility for their engineering screwups ...
Calibrated arm...Nice!
I learned in my early 20’s that Fords and champions don’t mix. I’ve come to rely on motor raft plugs for all my fords.
I'm no expert on ford's but having owned several over the last 20 years I do know that: always use oem plugs and oem coils.
You have to be an old fart like me to have a saying Like "goose it" LOL started on the bench in 1973 at a Ford dealership ,work the bench until 1989