Ps4acc88
Active Member
Replacing the spark plugs is not that hard... you do have the danger of breaking them off but there are a few things that yon can do to help... 1. Pickup or borrow a half inch Impact. 2. Run the engine to running temp. 3. use the impact on the Spark plugs. I have done this a tone with no Fail..
NOW I still have to warn you that it is a possibility where it can brake off in the head.. and I have done both sending to ford and getting a tool to remove them.
bottom line if you chose to do it your self DON"T try with a normal hand wrench. if you do you will need this tool.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lil-65600?seid=srese2&cm_mmc=pla-msn-_-shopping-_-srese2-_-lisle&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing+Shopping+Ads&utm_term=1100100887795&utm_content=All+Products.
It is a must... all the other removal tools are not exactly useful this one is a slam dunk... its what my ford dealer used to get mine out.
Coil packs are so simple to replace... if I were you... just replace the coils first THEN if you still have problems take on the spark plug replacement.
when it comes to ODBII readers I bought a reader from amazon for $20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UFL2HP0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
then you can install the ForScan app on your phone or laptop. and in there you can actually watch live to see a miss fire count from the time you started the engine to current time.. this will tell you what you need to know...
This is what I do with the 5.43V... bottom line don't be afraid of this fix... its easy.. and you can usually do it without any tools... (unless the sparkplug actually does break then you need to get that tool)
I'm not a rookie when it comes to car, but no expert. I have thought about changing the plugs myself but the thought of one braking scares me enough not to try and just pay someone to do it right. The cop I will change myself. I have the Ford scan app, how can you monitor it live?