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mosseater
Explorer II
May 13, 2014

Taking the plunge: 5.4 Triton spark plug change

Well campers, I have all the goodies lined up. Plugs, Lisle tool, Anti-seize, dielectric grease, torque wrench, penetrating lube, Sea Foam, vacuum, air compressor. Picking up a 9/16" plug socket tomo...
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Fordlover
Explorer
May 15, 2014
Sport45 wrote:
Note to self: If you ever buy a 3-valve Triton new, pull the plugs and apply the special anti-seize before it's too late.


Ford solved the problem with the 3 valve motors sometime in late 2007, on 2008 model year trucks. So if you have a non early build 2008 model or newer 3 valve, spark plug swap at 100K shouldn't involve any special tools or prayer.

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