1993-1997 Ford Ranger Spark Plug Replacement (4.0L 6 Cyl.)

Whats up everybody!
This is a DIY how-to on replacing spark plugs on a 1993-1997 2nd Gen. Ford Ranger 4.0L 6 Cyl. Torque Specs included.
*DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a Master Tech, just a long time wrencher.
Truck in video is a 1996 Ranger 2WD 4.0L 6 cylinder.

[@pmurphy12667]

this is the cleanest looking 4.0 engines rangers I have ever seen.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Lol I appreciate it, it was actually dirty here too 😄

[@devonmcintyre4698]

Honestly the best informational video I’ve seen on an vehicle! Great job man

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thanks man! truly appreciate your comment 👍

[@aresrassekhi1734]

Great video, just got my 1994 Ford Ranger love the truck thank you!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome 👍🤙🙏

[@larrytrejo1882]

I was just thinking watching the video why not get sparkplug from underneath the truck. Instead

[@micah_mudflaps]

Great video. These plugs are a real turd to access if you dont have a swivel socket

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate it! But yea a swivel definitely makes life easier!!

[@brokentoolgarage]

Great video! Looks like this mostly works for the 2011 Ranger with the exception of the back passenger plug. Thank you

[@SilencetheFear]

Appreciate the video! Great quality and walkthrough

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I appreciate it, thank you!

[@firetribe2898]

I gotta know why you're doing it again and why it's not good. Like you mention at 2:41. I have a 95 Ford Ranger and the thing blows spark plugs like once every 4-5 months. I've taken it to so many mechanics and they can't figure out why it breaks spark plugs so often. I'm going to change them myself tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Lol it was a cracked head/bad head gasket fouling them out. I actually just did the whole head job, and literally just uploaded the first part of the head build (Red Ranger Build! Pt. 10) to the channel. Check it out. But what do you mean by it “breaks” spark plugs lol

[@jlynnmiddlebrook4676]

i learned from experience certain ranger motors will reject any plugs and wires that are not motorcraft. it will fowl them out like crazy. specially the 4.0 ohv.

[@paulhoskins7852]

Need to do this on mine, I really appreciate the video!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I appreciate the comment 🙏🙏

[@upyoursassmonkey]

I'm going to have to buy some of those wobble extensions. As for the anti seize debate, I just removed the plugs after 9 years of use without anti seize and no signs of corrosion on ngk plugs.

[@ahsuser]

Great upload - I need to replace plugs, wires, and pack on my '97 ... debating doing it myself or paying the dude.

[@seandonnelly1779]

This was a great Tutorial, TY

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thank you 🙏

[@ram43x80]

Excellent video

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate it! 🙏

[@jlynnmiddlebrook4676]

i use a sharpie marker to mark the wires on the red tip of wire with black marker. just write the plug # i keep a firing order diagram in my glove box to know what wire goes to what plug. i always use motorcraft plugs and wires cause i have the 4.0 ohv and this motor tends to fowl out any other brand and just rejects them if they not motorcraft. also motorcraft oil filter. i have had 3 rangers and an explorer. learned form experience.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Definitely, no doubt 🤙

[@sc5015]

Cast iron block on that generation of Ranger, yeah I'd use a bit of antisieze as well.

[@jcc1785]

Man!!! I don't know how you do it. Working with one hand and video taping with the other??? Great clean video thou.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Lol I appreciate it!

[@LifePathSeven000]

Have you ever had lifter problems? Apparently This engine is notorious for ticking, if so how would you fix it? Oil cleaner maybe?? Any help is appreciated

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Mine is a bit noisy from time to time. I actually have a complete new top end rebuild with new heads, gaskets, rods, lifters, etc. that I plan on doing to solve all the issues, as these 4.0L's are notorious for cracked heads, and I'm confident at least one of mine is. The head gasket issue is why I had to replace these plugs. The truck somehow still runs great, but I really need to stop being lazy and just do the little teardown and get it done.

[@jlynnmiddlebrook4676]

wynns lifter oil might help

[@larrylarose1784]

Really good quality . Broke my ass . wish i watched this first ! Theirs a wire connection i see there to a gray plug that i also have n wires are pulling out seems like it goes to coil mounting bracket, is this the ground for the Coil ?

[@chucklucas8747]

Would it be easier to remove the fender well on the right side

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I never thought about it to be honest, but I replaced the oil filter adapter O-rings on this thing & from what I remember with doing that is there wasn’t a lot of view or access in there, at least to really work in there anyway.

[@chucklucas8747]

Just think that it would work on the right side but the is more open I am getting to tune my 96 STX I am going to try that will let you know how it worked out by the way great video

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@chucklucas8747 appreciate it! LMK how it goes 👍

[@mrjag69]

I have a '91 6 cylinder that I would love to do this myself but it looks too difficult for my back. I'm only getting 16 miles per gallon and I'm wondering what other people including yourself are getting?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

If you pace yourself and maybe even stand on something to give you some elevation you might just be able to knock it out with minimal back issues. As far as gas mileage, I honestly have no clue. I only drive the truck about 5 miles at the most a day, so I never really bothered. I’ve really never bothered trying to ever figure out my gas mileage on any vehicle lol.

[@xXxFroztyy]

I just got a 97 4.0 for a work truck and it’s maybe getting 10 miles per gallon, I was watching this video because I’m gonna change the oil in it tomorrow and change the plugs this weekend, so far it’s burning fuel worse than a v8

[@jlynnmiddlebrook4676]

alot of rangers dont get good gas mileage. it a flaw of the trucks. get u a towel to lay across the truck on and it will make it easier to work on. i have to do this cause i am short and it makes my back hurt if i don't . i stand on a nice solid wood stool.

[@ozzyweezie1328]

Why did you replace them again ? I just changed mine and check engine light ):

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Lol i said I wasn’t saying why 😅 but naaa the head is cracked/bad head gasket. Fouling out the plugs. I’ve had new heads, exhaust manifolds, gaskets, etc. huge pile of parts to do the job for a while, but I’ve just been lazy cause it still runs great lol. But i need to get to it.

[@Arcturian1111]

Mines just as clean. 1993 OHV 4.0

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Nice!!

[@jlynnmiddlebrook4676]

4.0 ohv is best motor that was put in the rangers and explorers.