Hey guys,
I know this has been discussed before, but when has everyone changed their plugs, and is it hard to do? I just turned 20k, any brand/type suggestions? Thanks Gino

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Gino Tedesco, '99 XLT 5.4l, SUPERCHIPPED, 3" Gibson catback exhaust,4x4 S/C Flareside D.wedge bl/Dk.graph, factory sidesteps & Tonneau cover, Manik grlgaurd w/Piaa lights, 305/70-16 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires

 

Hell... I just FOUND my plugs! I have the 5.4 and was looking for the normal wires and distributor which usually takes me to the plugs. NOT! They are "Coil on Plug" and look easy to take out! They sit right on the manifold (intake)...

Shouldn't be that difficult, but you might want to check with someone who knows about doing it! Might be some sort of special way to take off the coils??

Shouldn't have to do it for 100K ??

BUT, I would crack them loose @ 50K!



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Rand

 

think again on a 5.4 the job by the ford book pays 4.3 hrs they are tough to get to.I wont be changing mine ever it s a lease but i would not change them unless you have to , others have tries the platnum not sure if it made a diffreance i would stick with motorcraft

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2000 blk xlt f150 sc 4x4 orp pkg 5.4 3.55 ls tow pkg flowmaster muffler air box mod herculiner ,sony 10 disc cd-player A.R.E. cap remote start

 

Around 50K should be good.

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip

 

The factory plugs are platinum and are recommended by Ford. I use the Bosch +4 plugs and highly recommend them.

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,MSD 8.5 wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars.
Kenwood 4011 stereo, Rockford 150a1 amp, Profile electronic crossover, and 2 10" JBL's.

 

The plugs and wires are suppose to last for 100,000 miles, but I don't think it would be too bad of an idea to check them at the 50,000 mark. I've used Champion platinum truck plugs and had good luck with them. I've got a buddy that use to run Bosch plugs and he swithched to NGK's. I will run NGK's and Accel wires when the time comes. Unless there is something better when it's time.

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1999 F-250LD 4X4 XLT Supercab SB, 5.4L, AT, 3.73LS, 33"Wrangler ATS, Dual Exhaust, custom air intake, Color: Harvest Gold cc "Ready to Farm"

 

Well, if you plan to keep your truck you may at least want to pull them at 50k and put a "dab" of "never seize" on the treads. A que tip with a bit of selicone paste in the plug boot won't hurt either.

For those of us with the 4.2's the best way to R&R the plugs is via the fender wells with the tires off.

I put Motorcraft 42EE double platinums in mine ($3 and change per). The 97 came stock with 42E's on the drivers side and 42EG's on the passengers side.