I just replaced all the spark plugs after watching this video. I will say that that rear passenger side spark plug is a pain in the neck. The key is an 8 inch extension and a swivel joint. I don't think it's possible without a swivel joint. Glad to have watched this video first.
Ok I have an 04’ lincoln 4.6 and on the drivers side there is a guard that is over the fuel injectors and I CAN NOT get the m-f-r off… where is that part in this video???
Thanks Hector just got an 03 with 160000 on it, and allthough running smooth I bet those plugs have been in a while. Anymore service tips let us know. Good work,
All Fords, Lincolns and Mercurys call for Motorcraft. Not Autolite. And spark plugs are supposed to be torqued down, not just "snug". A lot have crush washers and "snug" won't do anything.
Your welcome E Lee Kaiser and yes I do recommend using dielectric grease, there's one more thing all Ford Lincoln and so on take Motorcraft spark plugs not Autolite Spark plugs.
I have replaced 7 of mine this weekend, will do the passenger's side rear tomorrow. I did not disconnect my battery and I used a torque wrench to torque the plugs to 20 ft lbs., with the limited amount of torque you used aren't you worried about them shaking loose and stripping out the threads causing the spark plugs to fly out as these engines are known to do?
Great tutorial video, Hector. I have a 98 Town Car, and plan on doing the plugs, and possible the coils this coming summer. Question for you. Is it a good idea to put just a little anti-seize on the plug threads? Or is this not necessary at all? Thanks again for a great video!
Anthony kretowicz Thank you, Yes I would recommend putting anti-seize on the plugs. Now if planning to replace the coils & plugs go to www.zzautoparts.com & get the complete set of plugs & coils a lot cheaper, I got the set for $145.00 for Lincoln. Please let me know how you did on your tune up.
Thanks hector! Your video was very informative and helpful. I will be attempting this along with replacing the ignition coil boots on my '00 town car. Would you recommend putting dielectric grease on the outside top of the boot so moisture and oil cannot get in and cause a misfire? More than one person has told me to do this because apparently these 4.6L have that problem. Thanks.
Steven Ransbotton Thank you for your comment, yes you are correct but I don't know that at the time. This is how I learn from comments like yours, as you can tell I'm no master mechanic.
Thank you for your comment Dan Kress. Dan when your ready to tune up your car go to www.zzautoparts.com there you can order a complete tune up kit, it comes with spark plugs and coils. For my car it costed $ 147.18 free shipping. Good luck Dan Kress.
Hector, I just bought a 2008 Town Car, but looks like ZZAUTOPARTS is no longer in business. Link doesn't work and can't find them on Google either. Can you recommend another place to buy a tune up kit? Thanks
K10 Burb 4X4 Thank you for your comment I do appreciate it. At that time I did not have a torque wrench to torque the spark plugs at 7ft-lbs to 15ft-lbs but I do now, and your right it's Motorcraft spark plugs. This how I learn thanks K10 Burb 4X4.
Just curious why you didn't actually put anti-seize grease a very light coat on the spark plug threads and a little bit of silicone dielectric grease in the end of the spark plug wire and explain the benefits of these. The anti-seize keeps spark plug threads from welding to the motor from the heat, making them easier to remove the next time & the dielectric silicone grease keeps the spark plug wire connecter to the top of the spark plug from arcing if they get damaged, cut, deteriorated, or wet from water. Also, on the 4.6 and the 5.4 fords I would explain to put a "very light" coat of lubricant on the spark plug to make removing the socket easier, because getting too much oil into the spark plug well can leak down into the piston, especially if you don't tighten the spark plug enough, (specs call for 15 ft/pounds of torque But always do 20 pounds to make sure the plug doesn't loosen up and come out) causing it to misfire. another important thing when changing plugs is to blast out the dirt before during and after the process even down into the spark plug well when you have removed the spark plug with a high-powered leaf blower or compressor. I actually like to spray degreaser and high-pressure water one day before I start the process... also, you want to hold the socket very straight in place while you're breaking the plug loose so that you don't break the ceramic top of The spark plug ... these are all important details that will make your videos better than everyone else's. give a little more details... cover all the possible bases because when people depend on you and then two months after they've done the repairs, they find out all these extra little things that you didn't tell him and they're like man I was having problem with that or yeah, there was a bunch of dirt and sand on my motor or whatever and they're not happy because they've already done the job and they feel like going back and doing it again and covering all the bases that you didn't
@danabillingsley3304 Thank you for your comment. I think you can tell I'm not a professional mechanic, I'm learning as people like your self that let me know what I did wrong for me that is good thing. Unfortunately that Lincoln I no longer have a drunk drive slammed in to it. Again thanks.
I have a 1998 Lincoln town car and it would sputter horribly, to the point that I thought major work needed to be done, upon inspection I noticed that whomever did the last service decided that NGK was the way to go, needless to say it was in some dire need for new ones. And I found everyone to be a breeze except the the last one on the passenger side, what a hassle, but in all thanks for the tutorial it was really helpfull.
Hector: In Sacramento, Corruptifornia, it will soon be illegal to work on your car at home. And if you hire someone to visit your home, she/he will be in violation, too. California: It ain't all it thinks it is.
Hi Anthony I'm go say yes, make sure to get motorcraft spark plugs for Ford products vehicles. I was cornered its not autolites spark plugs. Please let know how it went thanks.
Hector Espinoza oh man that stinks I have a 2002 Lincoln Town Car Presidential Cartier love that thing it's got 170 on it now runs like a champ just did a tune-up on it and I just rebuilt the front end... it has the Mustang heads on it since it's a Cartier in the super duper fast wow I have two other Panther body cars and they don't even come close to being as fast as that one..lol.. hope you have a great New Year bro
please don't stop making videos. I have a 2001 Lincoln Town Car. And your videos is helping me save money.
Untold Stories TV
Trust me I won't stop, if it helps I will keep going when ever my Lincoln gives me trouble. and your welcome.
I just replaced all the spark plugs after watching this video. I will say that that rear passenger side spark plug is a pain in the neck. The key is an 8 inch extension and a swivel joint. I don't think it's possible without a swivel joint. Glad to have watched this video first.
Trevor Stolz
I'm glad it was helpful, and thank you for commenting.
Thank Sir, for that excellent point of advice. Mean it..
Ok I have an 04’ lincoln 4.6 and on the drivers side there is a guard that is over the fuel injectors and I CAN NOT get the m-f-r off… where is that part in this video???
Dude did not show please tell me if you found a solution, about to cut it off with a sawzaw
Commpressed air is always helpful before removal of the plug ppl
Thanks for posting this video. Now feel confident I can tackle this project.
What if plugs have been in so long they dont want to back out?
I don't see how you can remove the coil without removing the fuel rail.
Thanks Hector just got an 03 with 160000 on it, and allthough running smooth I bet those plugs have been in a while. Anymore service tips let us know. Good work,
All Fords, Lincolns and Mercurys call for Motorcraft. Not Autolite. And spark plugs are supposed to be torqued down, not just "snug". A lot have crush washers and "snug" won't do anything.
15 lbs tight, you don't need a torque wrench for that.
Your welcome E Lee Kaiser and yes I do recommend using dielectric grease, there's one more thing all Ford Lincoln and so on take Motorcraft spark plugs not Autolite Spark plugs.
Out of curiosity why did you choose Autolite over Motorcraft or Champion? Great video, keep up the good work!
SWFL Roadcam their cheaper.
Should always blow out the cylinder before removal
I have replaced 7 of mine this weekend, will do the passenger's side rear tomorrow. I did not disconnect my battery and I used a torque wrench to torque the plugs to 20 ft lbs., with the limited amount of torque you used aren't you worried about them shaking loose and stripping out the threads causing the spark plugs to fly out as these engines are known to do?
Great tutorial video, Hector. I have a 98 Town Car, and plan on doing the plugs, and possible the coils this coming summer. Question for you. Is it a good idea to put just a little anti-seize on the plug threads? Or is this not necessary at all? Thanks again for a great video!
Anthony kretowicz
Thank you, Yes I would recommend putting anti-seize on the plugs. Now if planning to replace the coils & plugs go to www.zzautoparts.com & get the complete set of plugs & coils a lot cheaper, I got the set for $145.00 for Lincoln. Please let me know how you did on your tune up.
dont gap pregapped plug , you're risking bending the tip doing that
Thanks hector! Your video was very informative and helpful. I will be attempting this along with replacing the ignition coil boots on my '00 town car. Would you recommend putting dielectric grease on the outside top of the boot so moisture and oil cannot get in and cause a misfire? More than one person has told me to do this because apparently these 4.6L have that problem. Thanks.
Great video but no torque specs on plugs
Thank you for sharing this, you saved me a couple hundred dollars👍
Your welcome
Bosh makes the plugs to ford / lincoln specs but they are mainly mopar
Steven Ransbotton
Thank you for your comment, yes you are correct but I don't know that at the time. This is how I learn from comments like yours, as you can tell I'm no master mechanic.
What about cylinder 7
Hector you’re so calm and awesome, I just became a FAN....Blessings
Thank you Jose Perez I appreciate that, hopefully it was a help.
What do u do when a metric socket gets stuck on lincion towcar spark plug base
shove some dynamite to blow it out. problem solved.
yes ford uses motorcraft and autolite is the generic.
freeyourmind88
yes I found that out after words.
Thank you for your comment Dan Kress. Dan when your ready to tune up your car go to www.zzautoparts.com there you can order a complete tune up kit, it comes with spark plugs and coils. For my car it costed $ 147.18 free shipping. Good luck Dan Kress.
Hector, I just bought a 2008 Town Car, but looks like ZZAUTOPARTS is no longer in business. Link doesn't work and can't find them on Google either. Can you recommend another place to buy a tune up kit? Thanks
K10 Burb 4X4 Thank you for your comment I do appreciate it. At that time I did not have a torque wrench to torque the spark plugs at 7ft-lbs to 15ft-lbs but I do now, and your right it's Motorcraft spark plugs. This how I learn thanks K10 Burb 4X4.
Good video
Just curious why you didn't actually put anti-seize grease a very light coat on the spark plug threads and a little bit of silicone dielectric grease in the end of the spark plug wire and explain the benefits of these. The anti-seize keeps spark plug threads from welding to the motor from the heat, making them easier to remove the next time & the dielectric silicone grease keeps the spark plug wire connecter to the top of the spark plug from arcing if they get damaged, cut, deteriorated, or wet from water. Also, on the 4.6 and the 5.4 fords I would explain to put a "very light" coat of lubricant on the spark plug to make removing the socket easier, because getting too much oil into the spark plug well can leak down into the piston, especially if you don't tighten the spark plug enough, (specs call for 15 ft/pounds of torque But always do 20 pounds to make sure the plug doesn't loosen up and come out) causing it to misfire. another important thing when changing plugs is to blast out the dirt before during and after the process even down into the spark plug well when you have removed the spark plug with a high-powered leaf blower or compressor. I actually like to spray degreaser and high-pressure water one day before I start the process... also, you want to hold the socket very straight in place while you're breaking the plug loose so that you don't break the ceramic top of
The spark plug ... these are all important details that will make your videos better than everyone else's. give a little more details... cover all the possible bases because when people depend on you and then two months after they've done the repairs, they find out all these extra little things that you didn't tell him and they're like man I was having problem with that or yeah, there was a bunch of dirt and sand on my motor or whatever and they're not happy because they've already done the job and they feel like going back and doing it again and covering all the bases that you didn't
@danabillingsley3304 Thank you for your comment. I think you can tell I'm not a professional mechanic, I'm learning as people like your self that let me know what I did wrong for me that is good thing. Unfortunately that Lincoln I no longer have a drunk drive slammed in to it. Again thanks.
Gracias Héctor, I have a Lincoln town car CARTIER 2002 will change my spark plug this weekend my self 🤗
Thanks for the video! Happy new year
Str8 Boss Your Welcome & Happy New Year To You Too.
nice video .it helpedme alot .i addedyou.
BLUESTAR KING
Thank you for your comment, I'm glad that it helped you, but make sure you use Motorcraft spark plugs that's the proper ones.
I'm having trouble with the bults on the left side they turn but they won't loosen or tighten
Hector Espinoza I have Miss fire sounds like a gocart
it was a great video I learned a lot
William Sumter
Your welcome.
Great video.Thank you so much. Kudos to you. I really appreciate your tutorial video. I need to change out the plugs on my Mom's car.
Rudolph Ramos
Your welcome thank you for your comment. I'm glad the video was helpful
Can't wait for mines to work again. Thanks for the video.
Well thanks for this video, I’m going to try and replace one on my Cartier, I’m 62 and need a good explanation in simple terms!
This n That with Cat
Your welcome please let me know how it went.
Tengo 1999 Signature le meto cambio tiembra y se apagó en parking no que sera
T.y. Hector.
Ruby F. Your welcome
I have a 1998 Lincoln town car and it would sputter horribly, to the point that I thought major work needed to be done, upon inspection I noticed that whomever did the last service decided that NGK was the way to go, needless to say it was in some dire need for new ones. And I found everyone to be a breeze except the the last one on the passenger side, what a hassle, but in all thanks for the tutorial it was really helpfull.
James Michael Whaley
You are welcome James.
Correction. Everything made by ford is “Motorcraft”.
Thank you for the correction samkitts.
Hector: In Sacramento, Corruptifornia, it will soon be illegal to work on your car at home. And if you hire someone to visit your home, she/he will be in violation, too. California: It ain't all it thinks it is.
Geoff Schneider
Well that sucks and don't why the Government pass a law like that. To me it's another way to extort money from hard woring people.
So did it ever come to pass?
Hector I have a 07 town car would this be very similar process?
Hi Anthony I'm go say yes, make sure to get motorcraft spark plugs for Ford products vehicles. I was cornered its not autolites spark plugs. Please let know how it went thanks.
You need to use only MOTORCRAFT Plugs! Designed FOR the Ford Engine! Everything else will NOT run right!
Harold Schulz
Hi Harold yes your right I found that out afterwards, Unfortunately a week later a drunk driver slammed into my car and totaled it.
Hector Espinoza oh man that stinks I have a 2002 Lincoln Town Car Presidential Cartier love that thing it's got 170 on it now runs like a champ just did a tune-up on it and I just rebuilt the front end... it has the Mustang heads on it since it's a Cartier in the super duper fast wow I have two other Panther body cars and they don't even come close to being as fast as that one..lol.. hope you have a great New Year bro
Harold Schulz
You too thanks.
How do u know if your getting any spark
If your car starts
Very helpful thank you!
mokiepoet
I'm glad that is why I did it to help people like yourself, but make sure you use motorcraft spark plugs.
Thank you Hector!
Your welcome Joe T.
He's not showing about the fuel rail bullshit video
Thanks Hector!
Banjomute
Your very welcome Banjomute.
Good vídeo, thanks
TheBig77Loco
Your welcome.
Great video!
CJ219 _
Thank you.
Can I treat like a 03 Lincoln
Ali Jordan
I think you can it my have the same engine. He sure to use motorcraft.
Ali Jordan having problem s getting the hose off
Posted it on my page