What would cause a spark plug to blow out of an engine?
What would cause a spark plug to blow out of an engine?
A spark plug blow out occurs when the spark plug is fastened too tightly or not tight enough to the engine plug. The result is that the spark plug itself cannot properly channel the electric charge from the plug to the engine block, and the spark plug breaks down.
When did the spark plug blow out in my Triton?
Other Models and Model Years Affected: Other years of the vehicles listed above that are affected by spark plug blowout in the Ford Triton engine: Ford Expedition: 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
What kind of engine has a spark plug blowout?
Fords Most Likely to Experience Spark Plug Blowout ∞ 1 1999 Ford Expedition 2 2000 Ford Expedition 3 2001 Ford Expedition 4 2002 Ford Expedition 5 2003 Ford Expedition 6 2001 Ford F-150 7 2002 Ford F-150 8 2003 Ford F-150 9 2004 Ford F-150
What kind of engine does a Ford Triton have?
We believe this defect affects the following 2-valve engines: Triton 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8, 6.8L V10 & possibly others. Ford Triton engines are spitting out spark plugs like sunflower seeds, but the suits in Detroit act like there isn’t any problem. They’re wrong.
What are the symptoms of a Ford Triton engine problem?
Thus, a full engine inspection should be performed. As noted above, rattles, strange sounds, and a rough engine start are the most common symptoms for timing chain, tensioner, or cam phaser problems. Blowing spark plugs with the engine running isn’t exactly what you would expect to happen often.
What to do when spark plugs come out in Ford Triton?
Ford suggests installing Lock-N-Stitch thread inserts in the heads. Essentially what this does is create new threads to prevent the spark plugs from popping back out. But because of the weak aluminum used, owners report that this fix is usually only temporary.
Fords Most Likely to Experience Spark Plug Blowout ∞ 1 1999 Ford Expedition 2 2000 Ford Expedition 3 2001 Ford Expedition 4 2002 Ford Expedition 5 2003 Ford Expedition 6 2001 Ford F-150 7 2002 Ford F-150 8 2003 Ford F-150 9 2004 Ford F-150
We believe this defect affects the following 2-valve engines: Triton 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8, 6.8L V10 & possibly others. Ford Triton engines are spitting out spark plugs like sunflower seeds, but the suits in Detroit act like there isn’t any problem. They’re wrong.
When did Ford start using high thread spark plugs?
Then starting in 2005 on 5.4l engines Ford started using a new design “high thread” 9/16″ coarse threaded spark plug that breaks and drops part of the ground shell into the cylinder upon removal. I may be incorrect but I take it as two seperate issues.
