2 piece Spark Plug issues

[Hamburgertime]

Hey all,

So my understanding from what I've read off Wikipedia.. that all 3 valve engines built after 10/9/07 do not have an issue with the 2 piece spark plugs.

Took a couple pics ... one from the info decal on inside of driver door and one off the head in the engine bay. Can anyone confirm that my engine is free and clear of the 2 piece broken spark plug issue since it appears to be assembled March 2008? or do these dates mean something else?

Don't have service records of previous owner ever changing plugs.. not from the dealership I purchased it from.. runs quite well but am wanting to do them fairly soon since if they have never been done they are over...




Thanks,

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Some info: http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/120

 

[Hamburgertime]

Some info: http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/120

Hmm yeah that would be different than the Wikipedia info I read. I read some 2008s had been fixed after a certain date that's what I'm trying to figure out if mine falls into that category and I can skip buying the tool.

 

[Hamburgertime]

Found this... but can anyone confirm..?

List of Affected Vehicles and Engines
(per Ford TSB 08-7-6, April 1, 2008)

• 2004-08 Ford F-150 w/4.6 & 5.4L 3V V-8
• 2006-08 Lincoln Mark LT w/5.4L V-8 (3V engine only, not 4V)
• 2006-08 Ford Explorer/Sport-Trac/Mercury Mountaineer w/4.6L 3V V-8
• 2005-08 Ford F-Super Duty or stripped chassis w/5.4L 3V V-8 or 6.8L 3V V-10
• All 5.4L 3V V-8 and V-10 engines built before 10/9/07
• All 4.6L 3V V-8 engines built before 11/30/07

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engine/129-1012-ford-three-valve-broken-spark-plug-blues/

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

You are in the clear with any '08 build date. You will have the 1-piece plug (SP-509). I believe they changed the coil boot color from black to brown when they switched over to the SP-509 as well, so I believe you should have the brown boot.

 

[Hamburgertime]

You are in the clear with any '08 build date. You will have the 1-piece plug (SP-509). I believe they changed the coil boot color from black to brown when they switched over to the SP-509 as well, so I believe you should have the brown boot.

Thanks yeah my thinking too I could have sworn the boots were black when I looked today will have to double check tomorrow ahhhh makes me nervous don't want to buy the tool unless I have to.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Thanks yeah my thinking too I could have sworn the boots were black when I looked today will have to double check tomorrow ahhhh makes me nervous don't want to buy the tool unless I have to.

They're all black on top, but the rubber piece should be brown on the 2-piece plug models I believe. The ones on my '11 are brown for sure. Disconnect one and check.

 

[Hamburgertime]

They're all black on top, but the rubber piece should be brown on the 2-piece plug models I believe. The ones on my '11 are brown for sure. Disconnect one and check.

Thanks! will take a look hoping that will be the case