Spark Plug Removal

bizkitjmd1 · May 9, 2017

I was talking with the mechanic at my work and he said that he used to use a battery powered impact to remove the spark plugs from the 5.4L Expeditions that he used to service. He said that the torque and rotation of the impact allowed for the plugs to come out without breaking or stripping. Anybody else done or seen this work?

docraymund · May 9, 2017

Stick to the recommended procedure on the TSB.

Habbibie · May 9, 2017

You can try but keep a lisle tool near by

Dewayne · May 22, 2017

Get engine good and hot first, then zip em out with impact. Works most of the time.

Jeff55v · Sep 17, 2017

Fill me in, is there a problem with spark plug removal? Is it common for the spark plugs to become seized into the heads?
Personally, my only problem is reaching the darn things. Once I'm able to get a socket on them, I'm able to turn them right out with a 3/8" drive ratchet.

Habbibie · Sep 17, 2017

Jeff55v said:
Fill me in, is there a problem with spark plug removal? Is it common for the spark plugs to become seized into the heads?
Personally, my only problem is reaching the darn things. Once I'm able to get a socket on them, I'm able to turn them right out with a 3/8" drive ratchet.

Not for you, you have a 2v motor it isn't hard to take yours off it's hard to keep them in lol use a torque wrench and be sure to torque to spec once all said and done

Russell Lewis · Nov 17, 2017

No one has said it but it’s a must to have a warm motor not hot or cold. 2 rules of thoughts back out till right then tighten back out working plug out. Use a impact gun 1 quick hard hit no chance to stick. Or easy one go to Parts house rent the otc spark plug tool get out before breaks. 2v just unscrew when putting back in use torque wrench to prevent striping the head.

Adieu · Dec 15, 2017

bizkitjmd1 said:
I was talking with the mechanic at my work and he said that he used to use a battery powered impact to remove the spark plugs from the 5.4L Expeditions that he used to service. He said that the torque and rotation of the impact allowed for the plugs to come out without breaking or stripping. Anybody else done or seen this work?

Most of the 5.4L years do NOT have a spark plug removal problem, maybe he's unaware of that?

No way in hell would I use an impact there unless already backed into a corner, and I loooove impacts

johnboneske · Jan 14, 2018

It depends what year Expy you have. 2003 and prior is easy to do the plugs, 2004 and after SUCKS!! The older 2V in the 03 and older doesnt have the plug issue.

34Ford · Jan 14, 2018

johnboneske said:
, 2004 and after SUCKS!! .

Not true. My 2008 has one piece plugs. Was easy to remove.

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