Put coils in before injectors. Makes screwing easier. Didn't need to remove fuel line. The injector rail is easily set to the side and is no bother working plugs and injectors. I removed coils with two hands. I put fingers under the screw extension, leveraging up, with the other hand pulling from the top. (I have pretty big hands. It was not that tight.) This helps to remove them evenly so that they are less likely to separate. Very helpful video. Thank you.
Great video, good camera work. And amazingly I have a van that is very similar to that, an '06 with a 5.4 v8 and 230,000 miles. So this video is just what I needed to figure out how to replace a bad injector and all the plugs. Thanks!
Hey man no problem glad I could help. I made the video because there wasn’t a single one out there on an 08. The job is tricky but the van runs like new. Just turned 245,000!
Thanks for the great video. A mechanic just quoted me $6800 to replace all my injectors on my 2010 E450 diesel. Im looking at other shops now or even doing it myself.
Great video. More informative and less edited than most other vids out there that really didn't explain everything and more like this one. Now to get under the hood and hopefully have the same success as you on my 2008 E250 with less than 300,000 mile too.
The reason for the Spark Plug Boot not coming off was likely the dumbell that replaced it prior to you did not use Dialectric Grease or not enough. Then the engine head heat welds that rubber onto the spark plug
Best video I ever seen on how to do this. Without a doubt. Thanks. I wish u lived in Hawaii so I could hire u to help me. I have oil in my spark plug well and I think that’s a more than I can handle on my own. Thanks for video. It was he best I’ve seen of all videos I watched.
Much appreciated. Thank you for the kind words! The oil in your spark plug well is a leaky valve cover gasket. Definitely not something to tackle if you need the van everyday.
I’ve been looking for fuel pressure regulator location for a bit now , last mechanic decided it was part of fuel pump ….. going to check if mines in same spot yours is tomorrow
I'm doing plugs coil packs and injectors on my 08 e250 right now and front 3 passenger side came out easy back 4th is seized lol letting it soak in pb blaster hoping it'll come loose cause I can't afford a tow and garage bill for a week till pay day if I break it off
Awesome video tutorial I recently replace new fuel injectors on my 2000 Ford E250 Econoline v8 after the repair the van has something like a misfire it only happen after I'm replaced the injectors I think I have a fuel pressure leak once I come to complete stop give it some gas it wants to hesitate after I floored the gas pedal then it would go after some time any suggestions not sure what it could be?
This is the most helpful vid on the subject matter that I have seen. I have this exact van, and squirrels ate a whole bunch of stuff. This is helpful in a number of ways for me. Thank you.
You sure made that look easy I have a misfire code on #7 very sluggish up hill and shuddering I replaced the fuel filter today..see if it helps before I buy one coil pack for $80
Did replacing the fuel filter help you? I’m having the same problem with sluggish up hills and hardly no power. Only thing I can think of is replacing the fuel injectors.
@@ehcatsfaneric2211hey! Not sure if I’ll hear back from you but figured I’d give it a shot! I have the exact same issue. Code throws out p0207 fuel injector #7 issue. Shudders and sluggish up hill. How hard is it to get at the #7 injector? I can’t find anything specific to my 05. I watched my friend change all his spark plugs in his 07 Chevy express and I was not in love with the idea of doing my Ford myself after that lmao
@happycoffeevanlife not bad mine actually had one wrong spark plug in #7 so I changed them all and replaced #7 coil pack problem solved great performance now
I will be changing just the injectors soonm mine is a 2005 and the downstream sensor of bank 1 is mainly reading .7 volts, so may be on injector is stuck open. Replaced the downstream sensor on bank 2 that was reading 0 volts, now hasst the tendency to be close to 0.1 volts but it goes up when you push hard on the pedal, may be one injector is lacy or clogged. What do you think? BTW, thanks for the video!
@@iamdjnam non, but I recently replaced the cat on bank 2 and changed both sensors on that side, it was always at 0 volts, no its mostly at 0.1 un less I press hard on the throttle
Hi Nick, pls do you have an idea how water enters the spark plugs when it rain and how to stop it. Ford econoline E250 2008. I’ll greatly value your insight.
I have a 2007 with the same engine but on the back right side of the intake manifold I have a hose with a nut and clamp on it do you know what it goes to . i seen another video with a 4.6 in a car and he said it was the heater hose. I have a picture but i can't load it. Bought the van like that. You have the same but there's nothing connected to it
I watched your video on rebuilding the Ford 4.0 L engine. Not that I'll ever do that, myself, but it was fascinating to watch. I own a '05 Ranger FX4 Level 2. Typical of that engine, I have pinging (detonation?) while under load (climbing hills.) Also, upon moderate acceleration from a standing position, I have drive train clunk (3 clunks), and a clunk, again, when I come to a stop. Annoying. Anyways, I like (and "Liked") your videos, subbed, bookmarked and, now, commented. Keep up the great videos. Maybe you'll be as big a ChrisFix, someday.
Few things going on here. Check your spark plugs gap, should be .054. You can also check fuel trims to make sure you aren’t leaning out. As far as the clunks go, check your U-joints for play. Thanks for the support! definitely won’t be as big as Chris because most of my videos are Ford specific, but as long as someone learns something it’s good enough for me :)
@@iamdjnam Thank you for your reply. U_joints are fine. Typically, with Fords, the clunk is related to a binding slip yoke on the front end of the driveshaft. Cleaning and re-greasing (with Ford slip yoke grease) resolves the problem...but only temporarily. After a month of driving, the grease has (mostly) been pushed away from the splines and, then, the yoke binds, again. Can't re-grease my slip yoke, monthly. As a result of the slip yoke not slipping, the movement - that the slip yoke is supposed to accommodate - has to go somewhere. Consequently, the tranny and transfer case pitch upwards (one possible clunk?) Also, while investigating the issue, and lightly accelerating against wheel chocks at the front wheels, I noticed the rear leaf spring inverting (buckle, upwards) (second clunk?) Third clunk might be the slip yoke, finally, giving way and slipping. Anyways, many Fords with this slip yoke design have this issue. As well as re-greasing my slip yoke, I'm going to check to see if there's loose, or bad, mounts on the tranny. I figure that if the tranny and transfer case aren't able to move (or move as much as they do) and, thereby, be the "accommodation" factor rather than the slip yoke , that might force the slip yoke to, actually, slip and do what it's supposed to do. As for the pinging, I've watched several videos on resolving the issue. Yes, might be running too lean. Also, might have some carbon build up (110,000 miles), or it might be a timing issue, or it might be spark plug gap..or, all of the above. Not sure whether that engine has a knock sensor but, if it does, it should be adjusting the timing...if it's a timing issue. After checking other possible causes, if it has a knock sensor, I'll have to see if there's some info on whether a knock sensor can be tested to see if it's working.
@@rhymeswithteeth It does have a knock sensor. Located in the valley under the intake manifold. I’ve never seen one go bad. Definitely will make a video on spark plugs, I’m sure a lot of people would like to learn that.
@@iamdjnam Thanks. So, if it has a knock sensor, and if they seldom go bad, then I'd have to assume the timing is correct and that the problem is caused by 1.) incorrect spark plugs 2.) incorrect gap 3.) running too lean 4.) carbon build up 4.) O2 sensors(?) How about doing a video not just on spark plugs for a Ford Ranger 4.0L (and other Fords with that engine) but, rather, resolving pinging from a 4.0L engine. Just a thought as it's such a common problem. Ok, thanks for your replies. Best of luck with your channel.
@@rhymeswithteeth I replace things and make videos as things break on vehicles I own. I’ve never had a vehicle ping so it would be impossible for me to recreate it.
How did those injectors work out ? I just bought the same exact van and it has a misfire in cylinder 7 and injector 7 code is popping up so im thinking about doing the samething
I have a 07 with a cylinder 4 misfire code. So when I went to blow out the valve while changing the coils and plugs oil came out. Is this bad? Does it matter that the engine was still kinda hot? What needs to happen to correct it?
@@iamdjnam okay thank you for getting back to me so soon. Will there be any major damageb if I just blow it out regularly? Lol I thought the plugs was a pain in the ass. Its seems like a whole other ball for the valve cover gasket
I need to do tune up on my 2010 E250 I don't know how to pull fuel rails out. Few days ago it started to shake all van and check engine light turns on blinking,I take off connector replaced with new one and cleaned coil. It solved problem. It was misfire on cyl 8.
Help me!!! My 2010 e-250 runs ok till hill! After that power is going down! Speed 20-25 maximum! It’s can shake ! Check engine light flashing! Engine codes - misfire cyl 1, misfire cyl 2, misfire cyl 3
If you have the 5.4 motor and spark plug sockets is a 9/16 beware its probably the 2 piece spark plug that can break off in head. If it's 5/8 socket should be 1 piece spark plug.
Put coils in before injectors. Makes screwing easier.
Didn't need to remove fuel line. The injector rail is easily set to the side and is no bother working plugs and injectors.
I removed coils with two hands. I put fingers under the screw extension, leveraging up, with the other hand pulling from the top. (I have pretty big hands. It was not that tight.) This helps to remove them evenly so that they are less likely to separate.
Very helpful video. Thank you.
Thanks! I did not want to pay a mechanic knowing dang well I can do this! Gotta love our vans ❤😊
They last forever!
Great video, good camera work. And amazingly I have a van that is very similar to that, an '06 with a 5.4 v8 and 230,000 miles. So this video is just what I needed to figure out how to replace a bad injector and all the plugs. Thanks!
Hey man no problem glad I could help. I made the video because there wasn’t a single one out there on an 08. The job is tricky but the van runs like new. Just turned 245,000!
Great video. You seemed to make it look easier to reach the plugs than I found it to be.
Some are definitely tricky to get to
Great DIY VIDEO! Thanks for editing out the nonessentials! Great narration of the process and flow. I especially love the slow motion plug drop…
Thanks for the great video. A mechanic just quoted me $6800 to replace all my injectors on my 2010 E450 diesel. Im looking at other shops now or even doing it myself.
Great video. More informative and less edited than most other vids out there that really didn't explain everything and more like this one. Now to get under the hood and hopefully have the same success as you on my 2008 E250 with less than 300,000 mile too.
Ilysm for making this bro
Awesome work. Thank you for the video. This is exactly what I need to start the work on my van. Thanks a lot.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
This is a great video! Your video was very clear and directions concise. Thank you.
The reason for the Spark Plug Boot not coming off was likely the dumbell that replaced it prior to you did not use Dialectric Grease or not enough. Then the engine head heat welds that rubber onto the spark plug
Great Job Nicely Done 😉👍🏽
Professional video.
Good work!
Man thank you! Your video was very clear and informative!
Thank you! Glad I could help.
Best video I ever seen on how to do this. Without a doubt. Thanks. I wish u lived in Hawaii so I could hire u to help me. I have oil in my spark plug well and I think that’s a more than I can handle on my own. Thanks for video. It was he best I’ve seen of all videos I watched.
Much appreciated. Thank you for the kind words! The oil in your spark plug well is a leaky valve cover gasket. Definitely not something to tackle if you need the van everyday.
This is great video that I have been seeing thanks man help me a lot on my Van also
Good Job man. Knowledge is priceless.
Appreciate the kind words. Thank you!
I’ve been looking for fuel pressure regulator location for a bit now , last mechanic decided it was part of fuel pump ….. going to check if mines in same spot yours is tomorrow
I am looking forward to more videos on this vehicle. I have the same one.
Good job with the video. I realize that this is much more than I want to tackle. And it’s too cold now to be working outdoors. A job for my mechanic 🙄
Definitely a very involved job.
Thanks for a good video,thanks for sharing.
I'm doing plugs coil packs and injectors on my 08 e250 right now and front 3 passenger side came out easy back 4th is seized lol letting it soak in pb blaster hoping it'll come loose cause I can't afford a tow and garage bill for a week till pay day if I break it off
The Best Video! You help me a Lot... Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Should invest in magnet spark plug socket. Samething happened to me with the rubber staying on the plug 🤬 great video as well
That damn rubber stayed and took me an hour to get it out!!
@@iamdjnam I know the pain lol always the simple things taking the most time
Spark plugs being down in a well is the dumbest design
Awesome video tutorial I recently replace new fuel injectors on my 2000 Ford E250 Econoline v8 after the repair the van has something like a misfire it only happen after I'm replaced the injectors I think I have a fuel pressure leak once I come to complete stop give it some gas it wants to hesitate after I floored the gas pedal then it would go after some time any suggestions not sure what it could be?
This is the most helpful vid on the subject matter that I have seen.
I have this exact van, and squirrels ate a whole bunch of stuff.
This is helpful in a number of ways for me.
Thank you.
Well it looks like the fuel pressure sensor, and the fuel pressure regulator are combined on this one.?
Muy buen video. Me sirvió mucho. Saludos desde chile
I'm replacing fuel injectors in my 94 e350 econoline motorhome chassis converted. What kind of oil do I use on the injector gaskets
Anything. WD40 doesn’t matter
Great video, im looking for the fuel pressure regulator on this same enging. The sensor is right in plain sight. Maybe you know something?
Little black box on top of the fuel rail
@@iamdjnam thanks, the guy at the auto part store said that was only a sensor, we're thinking its both a sensor and pressure regulator.
How do know if your fuel pressure is low to take off the fuel injector?
I used a scan tool to read the pressure
@@iamdjnam is there any other to do without a scan tool like if I let sit for day will pressure go low?
Let it sit for a few hours you’ll be good. I usually remove it like 10 mins after lol sometimes I just get sick of waiting.
You sure made that look easy I have a misfire code on #7 very sluggish up hill and shuddering I replaced the fuel filter today..see if it helps before I buy one coil pack for $80
Did replacing the fuel filter help you? I’m having the same problem with sluggish up hills and hardly no power. Only thing I can think of is replacing the fuel injectors.
@billywillie23 I changed fuel filter didn't help so replaced one dead fuel pack and all plugs runs like a top 156,000 miles now
How did you know which was the offending cylinder? And do you mean fuel injector when you say fuel pack?@@ehcatsfaneric2211
@@ehcatsfaneric2211hey! Not sure if I’ll hear back from you but figured I’d give it a shot! I have the exact same issue. Code throws out p0207 fuel injector #7 issue. Shudders and sluggish up hill. How hard is it to get at the #7 injector? I can’t find anything specific to my 05. I watched my friend change all his spark plugs in his 07 Chevy express and I was not in love with the idea of doing my Ford myself after that lmao
@happycoffeevanlife not bad mine actually had one wrong spark plug in #7 so I changed them all and replaced #7 coil pack problem solved great performance now
I will be changing just the injectors soonm mine is a 2005 and the downstream sensor of bank 1 is mainly reading .7 volts, so may be on injector is stuck open. Replaced the downstream sensor on bank 2 that was reading 0 volts, now hasst the tendency to be close to 0.1 volts but it goes up when you push hard on the pedal, may be one injector is lacy or clogged. What do you think? BTW, thanks for the video!
Is the engine reading any cylinder misfires?
@@iamdjnam non, but I recently replaced the cat on bank 2 and changed both sensors on that side, it was always at 0 volts, no its mostly at 0.1 un less I press hard on the throttle
@@iamdjnam the cat was broken in several pieces inside, sounded like bouncing rocks, so I am afraid it will go bad again
Damn I wish this was the 5.4. There is so much more room in the 4.6 to do this.
nice, thank you
Buen video amigo, creo que lo haré
How do you find the green stuff that was used when you pulled the fuel tube?
It’s called a fuel line disconnect tool. Can be purchased online or at your location auto parts store.
Hi Nick, pls do you have an idea how water enters the spark plugs when it rain and how to stop it. Ford econoline E250 2008. I’ll greatly value your insight.
Windshield cowl could be leaking. Typical problem is the intake manifold leaks water and send it into the wells.
@@iamdjnam Thanks .
I have a 2007 with the same engine but on the back right side of the intake manifold I have a hose with a nut and clamp on it do you know what it goes to . i seen another video with a 4.6 in a car and he said it was the heater hose. I have a picture but i can't load it. Bought the van like that. You have the same but there's nothing connected to it
I drive 2010 E250 with 145kmi. Would you recommend removing the seats beforehand?.....THANK YOU!
If you built big, take the seats out. At 119lbs I had no reason to.
I watched your video on rebuilding the Ford 4.0 L engine. Not that I'll ever do that, myself, but it was fascinating to watch. I own a '05 Ranger FX4 Level 2. Typical of that engine, I have pinging (detonation?) while under load (climbing hills.) Also, upon moderate acceleration from a standing position, I have drive train clunk (3 clunks), and a clunk, again, when I come to a stop. Annoying. Anyways, I like (and "Liked") your videos, subbed, bookmarked and, now, commented. Keep up the great videos. Maybe you'll be as big a ChrisFix, someday.
Few things going on here. Check your spark plugs gap, should be .054. You can also check fuel trims to make sure you aren’t leaning out. As far as the clunks go, check your U-joints for play.
Thanks for the support! definitely won’t be as big as Chris because most of my videos are Ford specific, but as long as someone learns something it’s good enough for me :)
@@iamdjnam Thank you for your reply. U_joints are fine. Typically, with Fords, the clunk is related to a binding slip yoke on the front end of the driveshaft. Cleaning and re-greasing (with Ford slip yoke grease) resolves the problem...but only temporarily. After a month of driving, the grease has (mostly) been pushed away from the splines and, then, the yoke binds, again. Can't re-grease my slip yoke, monthly.
As a result of the slip yoke not slipping, the movement - that the slip yoke is supposed to accommodate - has to go somewhere. Consequently, the tranny and transfer case pitch upwards (one possible clunk?) Also, while investigating the issue, and lightly accelerating against wheel chocks at the front wheels, I noticed the rear leaf spring inverting (buckle, upwards) (second clunk?) Third clunk might be the slip yoke, finally, giving way and slipping.
Anyways, many Fords with this slip yoke design have this issue. As well as re-greasing my slip yoke, I'm going to check to see if there's loose, or bad, mounts on the tranny. I figure that if the tranny and transfer case aren't able to move (or move as much as they do) and, thereby, be the "accommodation" factor rather than the slip yoke , that might force the slip yoke to, actually, slip and do what it's supposed to do.
As for the pinging, I've watched several videos on resolving the issue. Yes, might be running too lean. Also, might have some carbon build up (110,000 miles), or it might be a timing issue, or it might be spark plug gap..or, all of the above. Not sure whether that engine has a knock sensor but, if it does, it should be adjusting the timing...if it's a timing issue. After checking other possible causes, if it has a knock sensor, I'll have to see if there's some info on whether a knock sensor can be tested to see if it's working.
@@rhymeswithteeth It does have a knock sensor. Located in the valley under the intake manifold. I’ve never seen one go bad. Definitely will make a video on spark plugs, I’m sure a lot of people would like to learn that.
@@iamdjnam Thanks. So, if it has a knock sensor, and if they seldom go bad, then I'd have to assume the timing is correct and that the problem is caused by 1.) incorrect spark plugs 2.) incorrect gap 3.) running too lean 4.) carbon build up 4.) O2 sensors(?) How about doing a video not just on spark plugs for a Ford Ranger 4.0L (and other Fords with that engine) but, rather, resolving pinging from a 4.0L engine. Just a thought as it's such a common problem. Ok, thanks for your replies. Best of luck with your channel.
@@rhymeswithteeth I replace things and make videos as things break on vehicles I own. I’ve never had a vehicle ping so it would be impossible for me to recreate it.
How did those injectors work out ? I just bought the same exact van and it has a misfire in cylinder 7 and injector 7 code is popping up so im thinking about doing the samething
Fantastic. Use the van everyday. No issues since and I’ve probably put 20-25k since this video.
I bought the same type of injectors. How are they doing now
They’re fine
where is cylinder 5 located? Doghouse or front side?
Front
awesome man. i need to do this for my 2006, is it about the same?
Yeah pretty much
@@iamdjnam thanks man i'm gonna give it a go!
I have a 07 with a cylinder 4 misfire code. So when I went to blow out the valve while changing the coils and plugs oil came out. Is this bad? Does it matter that the engine was still kinda hot? What needs to happen to correct it?
Oil is leaking out of the valve cover and shorting the spark to the plug. Common issue. Fix it or blow the valley out once a month.
@@iamdjnam okay thank you for getting back to me so soon. Will there be any major damageb if I just blow it out regularly? Lol I thought the plugs was a pain in the ass. Its seems like a whole other ball for the valve cover gasket
Naw it’s just a gooey mess
@@iamdjnam I'm hoping to score w life hack and use a turkey bastor or shop vac rather than making a big ass mess
One more thing. How long should i let my engine cool before changing the plugs and coil packs
Thank you for this! Also I reached out on Instagram! I have a question about that weird PCV connected to that pipe. Idk if you stilll use that IG.
Nick, what state do you work out of. New subscriber here.
Was working in Nj but currently relocating to Ohio
Very Good Video.
Thank you!
you keep calling first cylinder on drivers side 4, im confused, i thought it was front to back pass side 1234, drivers 5678 ???
It was. Hard to differentiate when looking through a camera. Drivers side front to back is 5678
@@iamdjnam i thought it was and i kept thinkin, why is he callin that 4, and scratchin my head, lol, thanks for info...
I need to do tune up on my 2010 E250 I don't know how to pull fuel rails out.
Few days ago it started to shake all van and check engine light turns on blinking,I take off connector replaced with new one and cleaned coil.
It solved problem.
It was misfire on cyl 8.
Typically it is the ignition coils that go bad. I had a leaky injector. The rail is easy, only 4 bolts.
Help me!!! My 2010 e-250 runs ok till hill! After that power is going down! Speed 20-25 maximum! It’s can shake ! Check engine light flashing!
Engine codes - misfire cyl 1, misfire cyl 2, misfire cyl 3
Spark plugs and coil packs! :)
Almost at 1k subs
TheDoggoBear Every day is another day closer! :)
@@iamdjnam Page shows 1K subs. Congrats!
The fuel injector link is dead. Can you and anyone here in the comments push me towards a trustworthy set of injectors?
Do you think your MPG's increased after replacing all of these parts?
Yes
mine has 315000 just going to tackle this fuel pump also thankyou
6:23 sounds funny taken out of context...
If you have the 5.4 motor and spark plug sockets is a 9/16 beware its probably the 2 piece spark plug that can break off in head. If it's 5/8 socket should be 1 piece spark plug.
😂did you state...?
2 valve or 3 valve motor....?
2 valve. The E series vans never came with a 3v.