Spark plug replacement

Tiny
BAROLLIO
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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.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
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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.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
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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.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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
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How to change spark plugs in a 2004 ford expedition Eddie Bauer?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 1:53 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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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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