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Where can I buy spark plugs for a Ford F150?

Where can I buy spark plugs for a Ford F150?

The F150 can use copper or platinum spark plugs for the best possible spark in the Ford’s engine. Replacement spark plugs can be purchased from most auto parts stores. Open the hood and pull out the spark plug wires by grabbing the base of the wire and pulling it out of the top of the engine.

How do you remove a spark plug from a Ford truck?

Figure 4. Pulling coil out of the plug well. Now you need to remove the actual spark plug. Insert your socket into the plug well and loosen the spark plug. Turn left for loose, right for tight. Figure 5. Inserting socket into plug well to remove spark plug.

How long do spark plugs last on Ford F150?

If you put your truck through the paces, chances are good that you are due for a spark plug replacement for Ford F150. While it may seem like you changed the plugs not that long ago, keep in mind that most plugs last for around 30,000 miles before needing a change, but this lifespan can be shorter depending on how you drive your truck.

What should spark plug torque be on Ford truck?

Therefore most forums have come to the general consensus to go against the owner’s manual and change the recommend spark plug torque to 28-32 ft/lbs. and to use no anti-seize grease. The Super Duty Diesel engine does not use spark plugs. It uses compression temp and diesel fuel injection to cause combustion.

Do you have to replace spark plugs on Ford F-150?

If you have bad spark plugs, your Ford F-150 or F-250 Super Duty will begin to fail you. But you don’t have to pay lots of money to have them replaced if you do it yourself. This article applies to the Ford F-150 (2004-2014) and F-250, F-350 Super Duty (2005-2014).

Where are the spark plugs located on a Ford truck?

The spark plugs are located on the left side of the engine (4.9L/300ci inline six) or on both sides of all other V6 and V8 engines.

How do you clean out a spark plug on a Ford truck?

Spark plug has been removed. After you remove the spark plugs, use a shop vac or air compressor to blow out the plug well as pictured below. It’s always a good idea to check it with a flashlight to be sure you got everything out of there. Figure 7. Blow air into plug well to clean it out. Figure 8. Spray the spark plug wells.

What’s the best way to replace spark plugs?

The best approach when replacing the spark plugs is to purchase the new ones in advance, check the gap, and adjust them if needed. Then replace the plugs one at a time so the plug wired do not get mixed up.

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Ruth Doyle