spark plug replacement

What part is broken? If it is the white part, chances are you broke them when trying to remove them. THat would not justify removing the cylinder head, and the car wouldn't have run prior to replacement. If the steel part the is threaded and bolts to the head is stripped, then the head will need removed to repair the problem. But again, the car wouldn't have been running prior to this.

Check out this video

https://youtu.be/E6oier7agkY

Let me know more details so I can better answer you.

Joe

Bought my rig a few months ago. Would like to keep it maintained properly but not sure what work has been done on it already. I have a Carfax but it just says something generic like "vehicle serviced". I am especially concerned about the spark plugs. I have been doing some research and, correct me if I am wrong, it sounds like the plugs like to break when you remove them which turns into thousands of dollars in repair work. Is there a way to find out when they were last changed? Or can you tell by looking at them? Is there some way to find out about any other work done as well?

Unless you can find receipts or know where the work was done, there is no way to get the history.
Yes, the plugs commonly break off because the upper and lower parts of the plug are only connected by glass.
There is a tool made for removing the broken piece.

My 2005 Ford Expedition hestates when you accelerate. We replaced 4 spark plugs in 2010 and we just replaced the break boost yesteday. When we put the computer on the vehicle it said it was running lean.What suggestions do you have?

My first suggestion is, never change just 4 spark plugs. For your lean code, that is likely a back vacuum leak somewhere.

Changing plugs on 4.6 expodition for the first time. Have been turning wrenches for many years and never had this problem. can not get the spark plug wrench to engage plug on passenger side 3rd cylinder back. Using short extention with swivel and have been able to get my hand back there and push straight down but socket will not engage. Can not see down into the hole because of location. also tried using a regular deep socket without the plug protection foam but still cant get it. Has any one ever had this issue?

Yes!... That one is a tricky one to get to. I'm quite sure that something has built up around the base of the plug and won't let the socket go down far enough to hook up. You'll really need a mirror and a flashlight. Try to look down the hole and see what's holding you up. I bet it's a mixture of mud, dirt, etc... I've used a long, straight, pointed pick to dig around and loosen it up. Then try using some compressed air to blow the debris out. Then try to put the socket on it. If it keeps giving you problems, keep cleaning till it works. Also, make sure you didn't tear the end of the 'boot' off when you pulled it off the plug. Sometimes that will happen and it leaves a rubber ring on the plug which will cause the same problems. Try that and see what happens. Let me know.. I hope I've helped

I am confident the spark plug (s) has blown out of engine. This engine has a power pack not plug wires. How do remove and replace the power pack and sleeve that is about 4 inches long ..how do I get the sleeve back on to the plug ? The hole the sleeve goes into is too small for my hand and the sleeve is not stiff Im afraid if I remove it I wont be able to replace it?

THere is one bolt that holds each coil pack in place. Remove the bolt and remove the coil pack. A rubber boot will be attached to it. Using a socket and extention, remove the plug and replace it with the new one. When you replace the coil pack, the rubber boot will go over the plug and snap into place.

If you have other questions, let me know. Also, you titled this as the spark plug blew out of the head. Is that what happened? If so, the threads will be gone and you will need to remove the head and have it repaired.

Let me know.

Joe

Was changing all my spark plugs and noticed that two of my spark plugs had oil on the firing head of the spark plug. Now I've been looking to see what can cause this and it said it was the engine wear? Is there a way to slow this down or stop it? Also do any engine restore products actually work if so what are some good ones to help the engine? Thanks.

Do you mean it was on the outside porcelain part or the part in the engine?

It's really impossible to have liquid oil on the firing tip after the engine has been run. The combustion process would burn it off immediately. It's more likely it was outside the plug from a valve cover leaking and dripped onto the tip when the plug was removed..

Nope nothing was on the porcelain part, it was all over the part that goes into the engine where the threads are and ok must have used the wrong words to describe my problem lol.

It still came from the outside. You didn't pull any liquid oil from inside the cylinder.

Ok, so is it a bad thing to have oil on your spark plug though? Or is it something i can just forget about?

My 2001 expedition 5.4 blew up a coil & spark plug #8. I replace spark & coil but it doesn't want to start. Anti theft light is blinking rapidly & is killing battery. I think the coil made a short when hitting firewall. What should I do? Think u, please help.

did you remove a battery cable for this operation??

it sounds like a security failure and ford is the only one who can re program it.

Roy

You most likely have a leaking valve cover gasket and the oil is running into the spark plug tube.

Yes , I remove positive cable. So u think I did not fried the computer brain?

i did not say that and no, you did not.

it sounds like a security issue triggered by you removing the cable

Roy

I call a lock Smith and told him what happened. He said that it was a electrical problem. I told him when I turn key to on, all gauges go up and down & my odometer is just shows little dots.

i need to replace my spark plugs. but with so many out there i am not sure which ones to buy. my engine has some after market modifications(AEM brute force intake, Helix power tower throttle body spacer, JET MAF sensor, and a magna flow Xpipe with true duals). i dont know if i should go with a shorter plug because the air mixture has been altered or stay with factory size, also the motor does not have a distributor cap as such, i believe there is a "coil pack"attached to each plug. can you help me in selecting an appropiate plug??? i do also haul campers 16-28 ft. and snowbobile trailers. im just looking for the best fit for my vehicle...

sounds like factory is good for your vehicle. but what i put on my vehicles that i found working great are a type of platinum pulse plug, they are more expensive but man do you notice power.

thats new information you did not state.

there is a gem module or bcm that may have bearing on this.

either way, you will need a shop to confirm this as it would an expensive guess either way. lets be sure.

Roy

So the right thing to do is take it to dealer. How much u think I'm looking at? Think u Roy. How I can send it donation.

not the dealer but a good shop as the dealer will be the most expensive here.

go back to your original post and there is a link for donations

Roy

HAVE 2000 EXPEDITION 5.4L 2WD. THE ENGINE SPARK PLUGS SEEM TO BE COVERED BY A FUEL RAIL. I HAVE HEARD THAT IT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED or IT CAN BE WORKED AROUND WITH A UNIVERSAL --IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE PLUGS.

CAN I REPLACE THE PLUGS WITHOUT HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE FUEL RAIL? IF NOT, HOW DO I CORRECTLY REPLACE THE PLUGS.

THANKS IN ADVANCE.

Hi:
You should be able to replace them without removing the fuel rail. The coil packs are quite flexable where they go into the head.

Let me know if you have trouble or questions.

Joe

Trying to change spark plugs and the base is stuck in side
How can I remove this part the new plug on left in pic and the one
I removed that broke on right. Can you tell me how to remove this at my home
Without spending any more money. I bought motorcraft spark
Today and tried to change them the first broke on me.
I'm the only owner of this 2007 bought new and it started to act like it wanted
To die when I came to a stop so I purchased
Plugs and a fuel filter.

Wish had good news but Mr. FORD kinda screwed up on that engine. The plug reach is very long and extends into combustion chamber thus threads become coated with carbon. Which results in broken plugs. A TSB was published on proceedure to remove plugs 1/4 to 1/2 turn spray Motocraft cleaner around plug screw back repeat,repeat,repeat till comes out or brakes. Bummer is need special tools /Tap to remove broken plug.I do not think tools are available from anyone but Ford tool maker rotunda. Short of pulling head and taking to machine shop or seeing if Ford dealer will loan tools ......

What could be wrong if spark plugs burn red and then burn out and car misses on pull in ford expedition 2007 5.4L engine spark plugs have been replaced three times and coil pack replaced once. Only misses in a pull

they could be running too lean causing the overheating of the plugs. get a shop to monitor fuel delivery and the injector on times as well as the short and long term trims.

Roy

how to change spark plugs in a 2004 ford expedition Eddie Bauer?

Hello,

Here is a great guide on how to change the spark plugs please check it out start with the engine warm.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers

I have a 2000 expedition 5.4 liter xlt 4wd w/ 130k miles. When I start up it knocks real bad for about 10-15 seconds then goes away, then it will start "clicking" under slight acceleration. I dont know if its an oiling problem or something internal that i cant fix.
I'm also having issues getting to the spark plugs in the rear of then engine they seem so far under the Firewall that the engine needs to be dropped but that seems excessive to change the Plugs. Obviuosly they are coil over plugs

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I'm also having issues getting to the spark plugs in the rear of then engine they seem so far under the Firewall that the engine needs to be dropped but that seems excessive to change the Plugs. Obviuosly they are coil over plugs[/quote:1c67beb7c7]