Ford 5.4 3V Spark Plugs DIY Tips and Tricks

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In todays' video I replaced all the Spark Plugs in my 5.4 3V motor, the last time I changed plugs I used Champion One Piece Plugs so I knew I wouldn't have any issues with them breaking.
If you are reading this the best method is to use a impact on low setting while the engine is hot. When the 5.4 3v engine is hot, the metal has expanded allowing the spark plug to come out easier. Plus the carbon is softer and less chance break the plug.
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@sandrarichardson2713 Жыл бұрын

HI--i have an '06 F150 5.4 3v Triton. Really a shocker when first changing spark plugs. 7 of 8 broke and 2 would not come out even with the Lisle tool. Rip off shop charged $3000 to fix it. Since then I change the plugs every year about, use Motorcraft, dab on some nickel antiseize. It's that time again and so I still look at tons of videos just to build up the courage to tackle it. You have a nice video...good camera work. Thanks for putting this out here for us. Jesus bless.

@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Tackling this soon. Have an 09 with 150k…I have not changed them yet as dealership said it was tuned up when I purchased it.

@iissac22 4 жыл бұрын

I just went back into my 5.4 3v because I did pump and guides and no tensioner. About a month ago I just went back in and did the steel tensioners and one guide which had been destroyed in about 9 months. I’m about to do the spark plugs and thanks for the tip

@isaiascruz2633 6 ай бұрын

This the best explanation on replacing these sparks plugs. Thank you very much.

@danhambrick6331 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Jerry, they all came out in one piece....lol....

@sirsweetness8332 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the startup. Not good when videos show a fix but not the result and a test drive

@midnightrunner684 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see a Big Smokey Burnout after the new plugs were put in too

@mariodesmo 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever I'm looking at buying a vehicle the first thing I look at is how hard or easy the plugs are to get to. If they're buried down deep, I pass on to the next vehicle. That is one reason why I love the LS in my Chevy Tahoe daily driver. Easy-pesy to service. Those are some crazy looking Ford plugs for sure. They should fire that Bastard-Johnny-Engineer who designed those heads! lol

@TestDontguess 4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that the truth it is a stupid design for sure and I thought the new plugs would have been a one piece design but nope

@chanceobenhaus3893 Жыл бұрын

There aren't enough people online roasting these engineers

@bombardier3qtrlbpsi 4 жыл бұрын

Engine looks good (clean clean). Some of these videos on KZfaq sure frown that you wash these engines nowadays.

@TestDontguess 4 жыл бұрын

A person should wash the engine before you do any major work if possible

@bombardier3qtrlbpsi 4 жыл бұрын

@@TestDontguess that's right. I wash all my equipment. I guess what I was getting at was KZfaq videos say not too wash these motors with all the electronics and electrical. A lot of corrosion will happen if you wash the engine with pressure washer. I disagree!!

@TestDontguess 4 жыл бұрын

They are all waterproof connectors

@juantwo322 2 жыл бұрын

2010 F250 SuperDuty… What are the best plugs… I have a misfire on Cylinder 8 of which I don’t know which one that is..🤨Should I change the coil too ?

@EeeDee1 4 жыл бұрын

5:24 LOL I only use Champions in lawn mowers and Chryslers (pretty much same thing now that Fiat owns Chrysler). Mechanic shops have made literals fortunes on those Triton engines. When one pulls in, they see dollar signs.

@TestDontguess 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s so true especially with timing jobs that’s big money

@mikegrauer7423 4 жыл бұрын

Not to change anything about how you did this but my friend and I just both did our 3v 5.4's mine on orig plugs at 203k my gap was like 1/4 inch it was way huge his was second set of plugs at 160k he did his with the special socket and wrench like you did here and Six of his broke well spun off the threaded part, I gotta say I took the risk and on mine I used a snapon mg31 impact and a normal deep craftsman 9 1/6 and I inserted a piece of 5/16 evap hose which made the plug fit way tighter then the special socket. Call it luck all 8 of mine removed perfect and no thread damage. Also as a side note both were operating tempature engines when removed

@TestDontguess 4 жыл бұрын

my first video I did on removing the spark plugs years ago I used a impact on low torque with engine hot to remove all the plugs

@mikegrauer7423 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't see that but yes impact best for old ones I added copper antisieze to them so next time likely a ratchet, wonder if this has80k left in it original engine trans and cam phasers , only things done bug are oil pump and transmission valve body/mechatronics

@christopherfils6244 3 жыл бұрын

Im having same problem plug is loose can even tighten it back up but cant pull it out when i loosen it need some feed back

@galesams4205 8 ай бұрын

The spark plugs replace is just about a day job in 5.4 3 valve. I had a miss under load . Replaced with motor craft platum. Every thing good now.

@achap3604 Жыл бұрын

Does that spark plug sock really work?

@A.C.71 2 жыл бұрын

So the SP546 is the redesigned plug but it's still a 2 piece? Doesn't that make the champion one piece plug the best plug to use? what is the one piece champion plug item # ? I just read the champion one piece plug run so hot one person had a plug melt down to the threads...anyone else had this happen. I cannot believe how hard it is to find out what is the best plug to put in my truck.

@capri8225 3 жыл бұрын

8:06 my truck did the same thing when I did the plugs...I was like oh no

@MBPC21 3 жыл бұрын

Most Fords that year turn over longer after connecting and reconnecting the battery

@richardlewis7471 4 жыл бұрын

Your 5.4 looks great. What do you use to clean it? Great vid.

@TestDontguess 4 жыл бұрын

Just the car wash wand to be honest

@richardlewis7471 4 жыл бұрын

BSK Garage copy that, thanks!

@Powerstroke431 Жыл бұрын

@@TestDontguess You can use the high pressure wands at car washes to clean engines....really?

@slimsherman5818 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Jerry, or are you someone else. I think John Candy did fake his own death, aye hoser

@Uticagreens 4 жыл бұрын

The video Jerry forgot to leave a link for: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrWGm8ucqJmlYpc.html

@Graveltrucking 4 жыл бұрын

You’ll still be driving the old 150 at 300,000kms lol.

@TestDontguess 4 жыл бұрын

if I don't find a job then you could be right

@sirsweetness8332 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a local shop will hire you to work on 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 Fords...

@jeremy8715 4 жыл бұрын

I blew one in my dads truck when I started it, junk engines.

@themfnnitrorooster7619 Жыл бұрын

Coulda save money by not Buying a 5.4 L

@TestDontguess Жыл бұрын

Actually the 5.4 has made me money to pay the truck off 3x or more