2001 Ford Escape 3.0L V6: Ignition coil hold-down bolt issue (spinning in the plastic valve covers)

In this video, I show a trick on how to release the ignition coils on a Ford Duratec V6 with the plastic valve covers, without breaking anything.

[@chadog900]

This is what KZbin is all about! Shop tried to take my P0302 code and get me to pay for 6 new coils and spark plugs (even though the current ones were only 13000 miles old) plus a new engine cover because they figured they'd cut through it trying to get the stuck bolt out. Didn't have as easy a time getting the bolt out with the pliers, but Home Depot tool rental used their vice grip clamp for me to get it out at no cost. You saved me over $800 and gave me confidence in the process, can't thank you enough!

[@Britsmith876]

OMG I really needed to see this because this happened to me today.

[@AKJeeper]

I hope the video was helpful to you!

[@osidekass]

Man where was this video when I needed it?..now I can change my plugs finally...Thank you!!!

[@ewillli89]

Many thanks for this video. I couldn’t figure out how to get out of this jam with my 07 Land Rover LR3. What a tremendous relief…literally!

[@thatboiperez1]

I had the same issue, never thought of that, it’s my first time doing this with no experience and you’ve helped successfully replace mysparks

[@HangoverPiper]

Thanks for this video. I had this problem with a 07 JGC. Thanks to you, I’m going back in there and replacing the ignition coil. I think I may I have damaged it. I was showing a P0301. For a day it was fine, now I can feel a little miss, but I think I may have damaged the coil.

[@4WinterTires-uv1mr]

Thanks!! Exactly what i was looking for. Straight to the point as well

[@johnrodgers7000]

Thanks for the video. I had this to happen to me on my 03 Gt just today. I was worried about how to get this off. You explained everything in detail. Again thanks.

[@terrystanton1952]

This video was very helpful. Followed the instructions in this video and it worked. Thanks for sharing.

[@dannycondeii]

Thank you so much for the video! This is what im running into on my 2003 f250 5.4 today. 7 plugs & coils done. 1 set to go lol

[@damionwallace5611]

Where do I buy those brass inserts. What is the name you call that part?

[@dm7097]

It’s nice to see that I’m not the only one that uses electrical grease and anti seize on these parts. 👍

[@AKJeeper]

I feel it is just good practice, especially in a wet climate or climate where corrosive ice melt is used on the roads. This vehicle was in coastal Alaska - I wanted to give it a fighting chance.

[@shreddbass]

Thank yoi!!!! I had this same issue and was getting so frustrated I will try this

[@freightdog5623]

Ford Escape had this problem today thank you for this video!!!

[@AKJeeper]

Glad it helped!

[@camdenmiller1991]

lots of fords do…for some reason ford decided to use plastic to made there intake manifold,such a stupid design

[@Blue-kt5ed]

Thank for your help. Rusted nut broken nut, and nut insert spinning. Was about to give up hope. 😊

[@darrinfaulkner8911]

Thank you this method just worked for me just now while installing a new coil pack.I had to use a long flathead screw driver and hammer to chisel the screw and brass retainer off the old single coil and work the screw out of the brass retainer by twisting back and forth with two adjustable pliers.I got the brass retainer off I reinstalled it back on the intake manifold without glue in case I need to pull it out again and got the same screw in it on my new coil pack! it's good as new and fitted in perfectly tight...

[@charlesmorales5737]

Thank you for this video! I thought my world was over when this happened 🤦‍♂️

[@dang_its_bobby]

Holy crap lol. I was about to cut the head of the bolt lmao. But you just saved me alot of trouble lol.

[@blackericdenice]

I love your video. I was afraid I would cause an oil leak

[@tracysolomon852]

Like so many have said before me, thank you for this video. Very helpful.

[@denky28]

Thanks, great video, you saved my butt!

[@marka6793]

Many thanks for your video I hope I can get my coil pack off on my Ford focus I hope your procedure works for my problem great video

[@sheikh8980]

How did you get on, same issue on my car aswell. Did you manage to complete it successfully?

[@ashtonhunt7818]

My bras piece broke out along with some of the valve cover what can I do to hold the coil pack down ?

[@mnl12345678910]

Very helpful but the brass casing is stuck on the bolt any suggestions on how to get it unstuck!!?

[@mirsphoto]

Thank you for this video, this was Absolutly helpful and genius .

[@Daveed273]

This happened to my 2015 F150 Ecoboost. The engine idle was a little off, and the truck just wasn't running as usual. I went under the hood to check out the coils and spark plugs, and cylinder one coilpack was sitting about 3/8" higher than the others. I also used JB Weld to reseat the insert and hand tightened it. I believe it will hold.

[@Projectsalvo184]

Do you know what part number the bolt that holds the boots in is? Much appreciated in advance.

[@AKJeeper]

I believe the Ford part number for the 2001-2007 V6 Escape is W707156S437. I'm pretty sure it's just a flanged M5x25 bolt that you can get at most hardware stores.

[@OnlyoneAntaria]

Great video 🎉🎉

[@bohlempire9537]

Saved me in a pinch! Salute 🫡

[@detailpaintingllc6456]

Life saver thanks a lot

[@osidekass]

Update that didn't work for my 2005 nissan altima 2.5 s 4 cylinder I ended up buying a valve cover and cutting the coils..good thing I did cause I got a misfire code this morning. Thanks for the IDEA though!!

[@Robertstar-p9r]

Thanks for the great video. My 2.7 V6 just did this to me. Why don't they fix this 20 plus year old problem. I know why but it really sucks

[@TheAurimas007]

What about the epoxy glue? Does it withstand the engine temperature?

[@nadnodnadia]

Thanks for this! I'm having a bit of a different issue (but related) and was wondering if you had any advice. I was changing my spark plugs and the bolt that fastens the coil pack snapped while tightening it back in. I tried to remove it with a bolt extractor but it just made things worse and I believe the brass insert is now damaged as well. Are you aware of a method to remove the brass insert and replace it with a new one without having the head of the bolt to pull on to? And without having to replace the whole valve cover? Thanks again and have a wonderful day

[@AKJeeper]

That is a tricky one. I would attempt to drill into the broken bolt, and maybe try to tap the hole with new threads of a smaller diameter so that I could put a new (but smaller) bolt in its place. Then either fasten the coil with the new bolt and a washer, or use the new bolt to try to pry the insert out.

[@DURANGOPHX]

Use a torch to loosen the brass insert gently pull than if brass insert is reusable than heat up the brass insert with a new screw in it and hold in hole so with heat it can set itself or use epoxy to hold brass insert

[@mel3256]

Had the exact same thing happen. I am considering sealing the coil on with adhesive abd just leaving the broken bolt in. Cant drill it out

[@nadnodnadia]

@@mel3256 Sorry to hear that Mel :( It sucks so hard. I ended up getting a replacement valve cover from a pick-n-pull and replacing the whole cover. I got a mechanic to put on the replacement as I was worried that the other bolts would go on me as well.

[@Antty111]

What is the name of that part? Mine won't come off the ignition coil and it's very frustrating.

[@securedabagesteban]

Man this video is awesome. I was able to take mines out but the inside of the brass insert is worn out any idea where I can find these brass inserts?

[@AKJeeper]

You might be able to find some similar ones on Amazon, E-Z Lok inserts. You’ll have to get a different size bolt (SAE instead of metric) most likely with these inserts. I haven’t found any of the original style yet.

[@securedabagesteban]

@@AKJeeper yea I was just looking on Amazon typed in metric nutcert and bunch of kits come out. I got COP #3 in 2001 expy 5.4l 2valve notorious spark plug spitters. Seems this is the way to go. Question I have to ask It’s a handy down car so previous owner stripped the head off the bolt that sits the COP on the manifold same bolt your inserting in your video. Any idea what I could do? I’ve tried the pressure pliers just won’t grip to small and needle nose won’t work either. I’ve seen welders, weld a nut bring it right out but I don’t have any welding tools whatsoever.

[@StevenChisham]

Couldn't you open it a bit by spreading the gap in the slit and drive it back in? I always thought that is what that gap is for

[@sabsch5908]

REALLY DEPENDABLE VIDEO!!!

[@607.Skyline]

Could any play in between a coil and plug because of this cause misfire?

[@carloswilliams5780]

What is the name of the glue you used?

[@hijoel3051]

Looking for that answer

[@northernvista]

Thanks, fellow Alaskan!

[@souptubespicy]

This was amazing 😢

[@mendez771]

Can I order the retainer for the screw what is that part call.

[@mikena3565]

Very useful thanks

[@johnkennington7649]

Thanks bro. Was able to remove mine.

[@heathharbison7441]

Use the high heat version of the JB Weld. The clear has a max heat range of 250F.

[@NathanCancellieri]

What type of glue??

[@antoinewallace8698]

Thank you so much but what if you damage the insert?

[@AKJeeper]

You will have to get a new insert, most likely from an auto recycler. The other alternative I can think of would be to replace the valve cover. New valve covers will come with the inserts installed.

[@raymondescobedo4617]

Is it called inserts or whats the correct name for that part ?

[@chadog900]

Nobody knows what this part is even called, Autozone, Home Depot, and even Nissan dealer. It has no part number and is part of the valve cover. You'd have to find an insert with the same or similar metal structure that can withstand the heat of the engine as well as your local weather fluctuation so that the bolt can stay secured and removed again.

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

mines broke inside the hole where you tighten the bolt to hold the ignition coil in place they're telling me to buy another intake manifold but i don't want to do that unless i have to

[@gbpackers41730]

I would get different opinions at different shops, and if you need a new intake manifold I would say just buy a used one from a junkyard

[@DURANGOPHX]

Video online a guy uses torch to heat up area around the brass insert where it’s stuck gently pull than use heat or epoxy to reinsert brass insert with new screw

[@mel3256]

What did you do? I have the same issue...thinking of just attachi.g the coil with high heat adhesive and leaving the broken bolt

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

@@mel3256 i left it alone the car rides great but when it comes time to do another tune up i will let somebody do it and if they find the problem maybe they can fix it but the car rides like a dream

[@carloswilliams5780]

Hey I tried that on my 2016 sonata se and it didn’t work. Any suggestions?

[@beenraww]

Did you get this problem fixed? I have the exact same car and problem.

[@eddieescobedo5814]

Great video. Ford needs to make better cars and stop making poor quality cars

[@christinachaires7263]

Thanks alot!

[@brucee1820]

You made this look so easy lol. I be putting my whole body weight on mine and it doesn’t fucking budge. Lol I cannot get the insert or the bolt out it’s just stuck

[@doeboicleen]

Thank you man!!!

[@outrightous]

What if the bolt just spins even if you have the pry tool and socket wrench to screw it off but it just keeps spinning?

[@chadog900]

I ended up having to put the ratchet head on my drill to get the extra force while I pried it from the bottom. Was going nowhere with the hand tools alone.

[@outrightous]

@@chadog900 ayo I swea I wanted to try that so I used my drill and spin it off....yo it just kept on spinning.......even faster 🤣 mannnn I was so mad. So I ordered a newly used valve cover and I asked the seller to leave me 2 bolts but guess what 🤦🏿‍♂️ he didn't send me the 2 bolts AND it was the wrong valve cover. I specifically asked for a 2009 valve cover and got a 7 smdh...I put in alot of work just to find out the motor was gone so I got rid of it and bought a new car

[@chadog900]

@@outrightous damn my dude, that sucks. No lie, I was ready to quit before I had the idea to grab the drill. Even after I popped it out, I couldn't get that bolt out. Home Depot guy used his vise grip for me. This video legit saved me $800+ that my shady shop tried to hit me up for. Wish you could've got it to work bro.

[@stamleyrivas-pf9dw]

Amazing thx you

[@bobomomo3764]

Can over- tighten the bolt be the cause of this problem?

[@AKJeeper]

Yes, but the most common cause I’ve seen here is corrosion.

[@mel3256]

I broke the coil bolt off half way in by over tightening. Here hoping to figure out what to do

[@chadog900]

People get lazy and use power tools to tighten everything, but climates that get cold and hot a lot is the general problem leading to this.

[@paulrayeffinger5502]

who is this poor fella? sounds like me lol

[@Jos-wj4jv]

Ughh I guess this what I get for going cheap😂😂

[@charliethomas2219]

Thanks buddy