Ford Crown Vic & P71 Spark Plugs

[@kkristopher7413]

I just replaced my plugs and coils on my 04 last night. I bought my vic when it was 2 years old in 06. Never changed them. Wow did my vic come to life!

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

been told numerous times since i bought my crown vic that it's nearly impossible to remove the spark plugs without breaking them. glad to see that's not true. ty for the video!.

[@mrdiplomat9018]

HA !! Ever try to change the plugs on a 66 Fairlane with the 390 engine?? Now THAT'S a challenge without breaking one !!

[@ClickClack_Bam]

This is what my mechanic is saying he's afraid of happening if he does the job for me.

[@andy_182]

thank you for this. i did this job and it was my first "tough" mechanic project and im happy it went smooth

[@sterrshow5016]

i got a new wrench and torqued all 8 plugs to 18 ft lbs instead of 13 not knowing how to read the increments, have had no issues so far, and it's nice to know they wont be getting loose and popping out since theyre a tad tighter. Nickel plated plugs (motorcraft) don't need anti seize since they are nickel plated, it's actually bad to use it sometimes since lubrication can lead to overtorquing.

[@GlynRobinson]

great video! I have a 2003 Crown Vic P74. Just turned 45,000 miles! Love it!

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Wow low miles!

[@tony7132901]

I've own 3 Ford Crown Victorias and I can definitely say the P71s are more properly maintained than its civilian versions. However, P71s almost always look rough and need a lot of attention to cosmetic details.

[@WJHandyDad]

I guess being a DIY guy, I'd rather buy a vehicle that I can clean and detail and do maintenance on rather than one that's cleaner but might need major repairs due to lack of maintenance

[@rickjames9507]

Have a 02 P74. Bought from an elderly lady always maintained by dealer. It is tight under the hood but you can work on them just the same as a P71. Mine is super clean and runs awesome after new plugs valve cover gaskets and timing chain. The civilian P74s are definelty better than the Cop cars but much harder to come by. I consider myself lucky.

[@Typing.._]

That’s why you let the first guy do the body work and paint but end up selling it to you because of it intake manifolds , you buy it cheap and fix with replacement from Ford ✅ 😂

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

@@rickjames9507 I own a used 2005 Ford Crown Victoria sedan, LX Sport: P74. It has 180000. It's older & needs a few things; AC-heater repairs, rear pass door window, driver door(lock). My cousin & I exchanged the Crown Vic's 8 spark plugs, add new Bosch Double Platnium style. 💥 The engine scans showed cyl 7 was bad & later cyl 6. I had both 7, 6 coils replaced. The Check Engine Light went off. I may replace 5, 8 coil packs later on to make the engine smoother.

[@russellgilbert3453]

Magnetic spark plug socket is the way to go. 😁

[@WJHandyDad]

perhaps one day I'll buy some

[@ChrisMFlorida]

Thanks for the tip on removing the air intake tube.. watching this video first made the whole project a breeze. I knew ahead of time what I needed and had no surprises!

[@BamaDega]

Nice video, as you always seem to throughly explain every detail known. Thanks pal!

[@donwright5997]

Going back to my question 2 years ago,air Bag light. I found out what was wrong. My seat belt receiver was bad

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

Sears as well as most tool salespeople have U-joint tupe deep 5/8" swivel sockets good for this job. The craftsman one has a magnet to hold the plug which is better then a rubber ring that can cause the socket to stick inside the plug bore and be a PITA to remove. At sears the tool is pretty cheap and comes in 2 extension lengths. They also sell 1/4" drive U-joint sockets in metric, unsure if they have 7mm, but probably do. Worth it for getting at those coil bolts.

[@WJHandyDad]

I'll have to check that out, because yes, it's terrible when the spark plug socket sticks to the plug and detaches from the extension

[@pilgruhm4126]

I really appreciate the detailed and well shot video. Helps out a lot.

[@kccodex8931]

Sometimes I secure the socket to the extention with a few wraps of stretched black electrical tape, so the whole thing comes out together. I too am a big fan of antisieze, some people are against it, I think it is good insurance to prevent pulling the threads out with the plug. I understand it changes the torque specs, I can adjust for that, it's not a big deal.

[@АлексейЛесуков-ч3ь]

A tune up in the older cars was changing the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and the rotor...

[@Dstrbrdgrnd]

Don’t forget the condenser

[@thedudejackietreehorn]

My Hayes manual says to set gap at .044 for Flexfuel models, and .054 for gasoline only. I have a 2011 Flexfuel model and set gap at 0.54 Anyone know if it’ll make much of a difference? I really like your videos thanks!

[@WJHandyDad]

my Chilton doesn't differentiate on the plug gap - for all cars flex or otherwise it shows .054 so I honestly don't know. I suppose you could gap to .044 and drive it and see if you see any improvement. Gap will increase over time anyway

[@crownslicktoria1115]

I just had my spark plugs tapped so they can have more threads on the inside one constant problem I have heard from other places too was that the spark plug evil shootout.

[@WJHandyDad]

Crown Vics are notorious for spitting spark plugs. 2 ways... if they are undertorqued they will slowly unscrew themselves or if overtorqued the threads can be damaged and then the just shoot out. I find great success with 15 ft-lb on my torque wrench. Haven't lost a plug yet that was torqued to 15 ft-lb, but I did lose one torqued to 13 ft-lb!

[@frankg6578]

@@WJHandyDad Is that 15 ft lbs of torque without anti seize or do you still prefer to put a little anti seize on each plug?

[@crsuperman1]

X I really appreciate your videos thank you so much keeping them coming

[@SAMPLETEXT285]

I didn't know about the flex fuel plugs i have a 2011 vic with flex fuel im putting in the sp493 plugs im guessing it wont hurt the engine or plugs if i use E85 as long as i dont solely use E85

[@WJHandyDad]

I would stick with the plugs that can handle E85. I have noticed zero improvement in my P7B from switching to gas only plugs even though I never run E85.

[@donwright5997]

Hay Dad l put a new air bag switch and light in and my air bag light is still on it blinks three times and then stays on

[@WJHandyDad]

you must have a different problem - may need to scan for codes (may require going to someone that has a fancier scanner than the typical one)

[@FoxNewsNewYork]

Cleanest engine!

[@mrdiplomat9018]

Was thinking the same !!

[@caylee3277]

Hi thanks for the video, so let me ask, I've had my grand marquis for 17 years now, the acceleration is really bogged down it's been like that for a while, I want my power back, what tune ups do I need to do for my power and acceleration? Thank you

[@WJHandyDad]

start with a full tune up and see what happens. Unfortunately difficult to say what might be causing your car's problems since I don't know the maintenance history.

[@caylee3277]

@@WJHandyDad thank you ok how much should I expect To pay for that

[@WJHandyDad]

I DIY everything so I don't keep up with costs. And costs will vary from city to city.

[@caylee3277]

Hey I really appreciate your help, I have one more question that's really confusing me, when it rains alot, and my car sits, I will find puddles in the backseat floor boards, I have no idea where this water is coming from but I know it's not coming from the doors?? Have any idea

[@WJHandyDad]

chasing down leaks can be as difficult as chasing down electrical problems. The most likely causes in the rear would be the door seals or an improperly sealed repair where they had police equipment, or possibly behind the door "bump guard" (there is a factory hole behind it). Probably have a friend spray water on your car while you lay in the back and look for leaks. Good luck!

[@JeremyLJordan]

Just changed my plugs today. First time ever changing them since I got the car, I've only had a couple months and just doing all the maintenance. Thanks for this video. Glad you pointed out the Gap... I took mine out and checked and they were at .040". I wonder what's up with that and how that's been affecting my driving. Thoughts?

[@WJHandyDad]

incorrect gap is not good... usually they widen over time, so that sounds like someone really smooshed them down

[@JeremyLJordan]

@@WJHandyDad LOL yeah i guess so... every single one I kept checking afterwards and was like this is crazy! They were all exactly .042... and they didnt look too bad for being in since 2013 and the car as far as I could feel, seems like it runs and drives good, it sure is fun... but what in the world. Thanks for the reply.

[@donwright5997]

Hello handy I hope all is well. Would you prefer just running the stock spark plugs or maybe get a hotter one.

[@TheRustiestShackleford]

OOF! When I changed my plugs I was reading on CrownVic.net and they all said torque to 22 ft-lbs. I hope I don't have any problems when I need to change them again.

[@WJHandyDad]

as long as you didn't torque them down until they popped out, you should be fine. I'd err on the side of a little too tight since the Crown Vics are famous for spitting out plugs. Probably not a bad idea to re-check the torque on them every couple months.

[@zekeholloway4413]

i heard you're supposed to overtorque the spark plugs on the 4.6 because they're known to spit plugs now and then .

[@WJHandyDad]

overtorque can damage them and make them spit. Best to torque to 15 ft-lb. I've never lost one at 15 ft-lb but have lost 1 at 13 ft-lb

[@rajnbull]

*I have a 2011 CV- LX. 72K miles. question should I use seafoam spray in the throttle body to clean it out. Will it helps with a little rough idle?*

[@WJHandyDad]

it certainly won't hurt, but you need to figure out what is causing your rough idle

[@rajnbull]

@@WJHandyDad working on it.

[@Kimberlyexpects]

I never have liked that drive by wire stuff, just something else to sooner or later break down. Why can't they just leave well enough alone. A good old throttle cable lasts forever.

[@MIckveli2]

Kimberlyexpects -you've got that right.!!

[@CobraR1993]

Get an 04

[@cambellschunky704]

welcome to early 21rst century. logic does not exists in this realm.

[@Mn09lfV6f]

You ask why the drive by wire. Answer is the government wants to be able to control the car. It's one step toward total electronic control which allows for hacking of the car for control. Its a step pushed for through US car regulations so thats how we know it the government. Remember all the car requirement when proposed to government the makers always cite additional cost becasue they want to keep cost down and cars reliable. Therefore we know the makers would use a cable until forced.

[@SilverBullet93GT]

It's so the dealership can turn the throttle off remotely when people don't pay their lease :)))

[@rodsapyta7059]

GREAT VIDEO, Dude, Thank you,, for, not shaking,, the camera all around, like some people do, I have 2 ,2005 P71's and I need to change out all plugs and coils on one of them. Both retired LT cars, One has yellow coils with super performance on them .I think I will try those.,on my other one. It does seam to get better gas mileage on it.

[@blessedjuggernaut]

Just changed my plugs and coil packs on my 2011 CVPI. Used platinum NGK plugs and MSD Street Fire coil packs. My car is now officially badass. My next step may be a muffler delete. Thanks for the tips on torquing. I went with 12.5

[@WJHandyDad]

I'd check 'em again in a few days. Mine spit a plug at 13 (it unthreaded). Went back with 15 and all are still in solid to this day in 2021

[@blessedjuggernaut]

​@@WJHandyDad Torqued them to 15 lb ft today. Good thing I did. A couple of them had a little play since putting them in yesterday. Got a question for you... My car has 6400 operating hours on it. Do you think that's a lot? Take into account it's a 2011 P7B street appearance package with 110k miles. It was a squad car but is actually pretty sharp. Only a few minor nicks and scratches. It also runs phenomenally. Don't talk to CVPI owners much. Thanks for all the info.

[@WJHandyDad]

@@blessedjuggernaut my 2 Vics have about 4800 idle hours (2008) and 1500 idle hours (2010). Both run great. As long as you keep up with maintenance you shouldn't have any problems. Ford says approximately 33 miles per idle hour, so your engine could be argued to have an additional 210k miles on it. I hear of folks all the time getting more than 500k miles out of their Vic - and that's miles, not idle hours. These cars were made to be able to safely idle for long periods.

[@blessedjuggernaut]

@@WJHandyDad I’ve heard the idle hour theory before. Ironically I’ve watched my hours go up while doing 60mph in drive. Also worked in DOT trucks with over 15,000-25,000 *operating* hours on them. Most of them were diesel. Some were gas. All of them including CVPIs and all work vehicles with operating hour meters calculate total engine run time, and not idle hours. Being in park or neutral doesn’t have anything to do with it. Also idling equating to mileage is a theory at best. Does idling a lot effect the engine? Yes but as long as its not running hot it really shouldn’t be an issue. In the long haul, like you said I’ve read about some CVPIs turned taxis get over 400k miles on them regardless of “idle” in reality operating hours. I just know my 2011 does leak a drop or burn of fluid period and it’s a hoss. I raced a 454 Monte the other night. I got my ass handed to me but I kept up with him. I let off at 100mph because I had a pending speeding ticket in my glove box. Car runs like a Mustang even with old plugs and coil packs. Not like a beater with 300,000 miles on it. Not trying to be a smarty pants. Just letting you know what I’ve learned. Thanks either way for you input. The info about the plug torque really helped me. Hope your Vics are still around when hell freezes over like I hope mine will be God willing.

[@RAGE1VR]

So the metal bracket above the boot do I have to remove that

[@WJHandyDad]

you only have to remove the things I did but of course you need some swivels/extensions to reach some things

[@baird5776mullet]

I have an 08 that is not flex fuel and O'reily's gave me SP 405's is this ok?

[@WJHandyDad]

the 405 works in both, the 493 is the one specified for gas only. So yes, the 405 will work, but if you're not flex fuel, you may as well run the 493 and see if it performs slightly better

[@baird5776mullet]

@@WJHandyDad T.Y. WJ.

[@chrischery7492]

Your engine is very clean and at these days there's nothing last forever or in future mrs kimber

[@KBCC_Garage]

I enjoy your videos and they help me out a lot. I am in Texas too. Mine is a 2011 CVPI, and I had misfires on 7 8 and 3 cylinders all at once. I changed all the plugs, all three coil packs and still getting intermittent misfiring between 7 and 8. Have you ever seen that before?

[@Chad-wb7du]

Clifton Smith make sure you are using motorcraft parts. These engines don’t like aftermarket parts, especially for the coils.

[@ezralord4901]

If I am never going to use flex fuel (since it is not economically worth it) would I be better off using the 493 plugs? Would there be more efficient fuel burn since the 493 is supposed to be a higher temp spark?

[@WJHandyDad]

the 493 are definitely "gasoline only" plugs. Whether they would offer more efficiency I really couldn't say. The short time I used them I didn't notice any improvement in my MPG and I went ahead and re-installed the 405's so that I retain the E85 option should it ever be economical to use

[@thomasbobo7356]

Would it help to lift the fuel rail??

[@WJHandyDad]

I try to show how to do things with the least amount of work. If you are comfortable removing or moving additional parts then yes, do it. When I did a lot of the wiring in my 2008 I did it by fishing through an otherwise fully assembled car. In my 2010 I got smart and removed a ton of stuff first, then ran all the wiring. It came out looking much better and wires are routed nicely.

[@SilverBullet93GT]

i guess i am the only one that can torque the sparkplugs to 20ftlb, because i took the time to install CalVan inserts

[@joelbell9082]

To have trouble free driving you might have to Krazy Glue the spark plugs in place

[@WJHandyDad]

LOL I have found 15 ft-lb with anti seize to be the sweet spot. I spit a plug at 13 ft-lb but never had any issues over 3 Vics with 15 ft-lb

[@MIckveli2]

idiling at a grand (after engine has cooled or 1st start up of the day) is called automatic choke.

[@WJHandyDad]

the first car I ever owned had a manual choke and I lived in a cold enough climate that I actually had to be very aware of the choke to get the car going in the morning

[@YSDev]

what would cause oil on spark plugs on these crown vic v8s??

[@WJHandyDad]

lots of potential causes: mechanicbase.com/engine/oil-on-spark-plugs/

[@matthewcollins7660]

Most probable is bad valve cover gasket

[@TomRock81]

I went through soo many damn coil packs, "at $60" a pop. It's been along since I had it but I think there was a cheap plastic reservoir that had a little hole and once the car ran for awhile it would start spraying the coils. Either Atleast 1 or 2 of the coils would short and i'd be running on 5-6 cylinders. Decided to take out all the coils and replace the plugs, there were pools of coolant under just about every plug. I fixed it all, new coils, plugs, and reservoir. Two weeks later some idiot kid side-swiped me and totaled it.

[@WJHandyDad]

that's terrible! Sorry you went through that

[@bidenisgod6978]

intake manifold leaks a lot on these cars and coolant get down into plug wells

[@Fred_Durst1]

its only on the older plastic manifolds

[@fortune300]

Does the Flex fuel use warmer spark plugs? That really surprices me. Earlier ignition usually damands colder spark plugs...

[@WJHandyDad]

405 for flex fuel, 493 for gas only. I am not recommending to use a different plug than what came with the car. After shooting this video I switched back to the 405 plugs because one of the 493's I installed blew out after about 3 weeks. Whether that was a coincidence (P71's are known to spit out plugs) or a problem from using the "hotter" plug I don't know.

[@josephutuadoPR]

@@WJHandyDad it blew out because you were supposed to torque 25 foot pounds

[@fankdavis7136]

The one you removed was the easy job. You should show people how to remove the award ones.

[@albundy8139]

Another helpful video! In your experience how much work is needed to bring a P71 up to daily driver specs? I know it's mostly based on the condition of the car, but what is the average in your experience? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!

[@WJHandyDad]

Yeah, that's a really tough question to answer because, like you said, there are so many variables! Both of my P71's were "driveable" on day one, but for my "standards" required the things that I've done in these videos (at a minimum... making rear doors and windows work, add a center console and a stereo, plus a thorough cleaning). And then how quickly you are able to fix things depends on the tools you have and the experience you have. I could probably take a rough Crown Vic and in a day have it totally transformed now that I've done this so many times.

[@albundy8139]

WJ Handy Dad Thanks for the information, I'm more than likely going to get a P71 based on your recommendation next year. Keep up the great work and I look forward to new and informative videos!

[@TheRustiestShackleford]

Here's what my P71 needed when I bought it: -New brake pads and rotors all the way around, warped to hell. -New shocks all around, I went with KYB Gas-A-Justs -New serpentine belt -New spark plugs -New blend door actuator, this was the most intensive, but I saved about $1,200 by doing that job myself. -It still needs new window regulators all the way around, but I haven't gotten to those yet, the climate control works well so it's not a huge deal. -Never buy a used car without changing the oil, it's best just to know for sure how many miles are on it since some fresh oil was put in it. aside from the blend door actuator, this is mostly odds/ends stuff that a home gamer can do it themselves.

[@charlieadams8701]

Dear WJ handy dad. I just changed my spark plugs and coils. I used some antiseize, and did NOT torque them too tight. My brother just called me and told me I made a terrible mistake. A county mechanic told him my sparkplugs might not stay in place right. I have a bad back and taking all of my plugs back out to wipe them down has me uptight. Do you think they will be ok ?

[@WJHandyDad]

I use anti-seize on every plug I change. I've done plugs on 4 Crown Victoria police interceptors now, each with anti-seize. If you torque them to 15 ft-lb they will be fine. Anti-seize doesn't make them spit plugs, under or over torque makes them spit plugs. I can get 100 mechanics and 50 will say use it and 50 will say not. I've never had a problem with using it and will continue to do so

[@charlieadams8701]

@@WJHandyDad Thanks man. This is my second cv, 1st p71. I did not use torque wrench. I tightened them firmly snug like I always do with socket. I have to replace a pigtail that is not clicking shut. I will check with my torque wrench when I do. You have a good channel, muchas gracias amigo!

[@WJHandyDad]

@@charlieadams8701 please go back and do yourself a favor... torque them to exactly 15 ft-lb. Crown Vic is the only thing in the world that I have changed spark plugs on and had to use a torque wrench, but yes, they are that finicky! I had one unthread at 13 ft-lb. Never lost a single one at 15 ft-lb

[@charlieadams8701]

@@WJHandyDad Gotcha ! I absolutely will. It will be interesting to see the pound force that felt right to me

[@kraven4444]

18:15 Another new swear word Thanx for the vid. idk why I was afraid the rail would have to come off first for the plugs. Even though I want to do an injector tune up anyway.

[@roberthogate6310]

no anti seize needed so i will not need his advise ! thats why the plugs pop out of the motor later !! 😁

[@WJHandyDad]

I always antiseize the plugs in everything. Antiseize doesn't make the plugs pop out... improperly torqueing them (too little or too much) is what makes them pop out. 15 ft-lb on my torque wrench seems to be the magic number for Vics.

[@roberthogate6310]

no anti seize ask ford and no stupid dork wrench needed rookie !!

[@dillonsahadeo520]

Great vid boss!

[@bluesharp59]

Cool video and a Thumbs Up for you. I changed mine at 90,000 and wast getting the factory MPG numbers still at time of replacement. After i changed them i didn't see any big difference or improvement with the new ones. They claim platinum plugs are good for up to 100,000 miles. I also have a regular crown vic that i changed at 90,000 and it has 146,000 miles now and I'm still getting 25 - 27 MPG Hwy. I use Platinum plugs now. I also unplug the coil packs but be careful not to break the clips when doing so. That way they come out much easier but do one at a time or mark the wires with tape so they don't become mixed up.

[@WJHandyDad]

I'm definitely a fan of doing maintenance "too often" rather than not often enough

[@roberthogate6310]

mark wires sure ! you cant mix them up no way to short to do so !!

[@bluesharp59]

@@roberthogate6310 Yes that's true but I always mark them on all cars for habit. Hey thanks for comment also.

[@bluesharp59]

@@WJHandyDad I still like doing my own work also.

[@jett-rampartflyer2852]

To be fair, the car's owner paid the $450 retainer fee in advance to have these plugs changed.

[@HarryHov]

So technically you cant drive with e85 now?

[@WJHandyDad]

I ended up putting in the "E85" plugs after filming this, but yes, you are right, if I ran the "gas only" plugs I couldn't use E85 (which isn't a big deal since in Texas E85 is not a bargain)

[@Yophillips3272]

That's what I'm confused about. I have a flex fuel vic. Both motorcraft gaps say 0.54 but the one for flex fuel is a copper type plug, gas is platinum. So by default the plugs won't last as long? Most the aftermarket plugs have 0.44 gap for flex and 0.54 for gas. 🤔

[@retrohunter1877]

So which one is cylinder #1

[@victorrobison5069]

front on passenger side

[@cvbays]

Fixed my Cylinder 7 misfire and somehow ended up with a new misfire in cylinder 4. Helpful video though! Guess I’ll be doing the rest tomorrow.

[@WJHandyDad]

hope you figure it out and it's something simple.

[@dameriapridgon2570]

Anytime a misfire starts. Its best to change all coils and plugs because they will keep going bad one at a time if you don't.

[@matthewryan996]

What year of crown Victoria would you say is the best realizability

[@WJHandyDad]

this is a debate that never ends - most people say something 2004 or newer, but there are people who argue for each year.

[@matthewryan996]

Ok I was just looking for a first car and didn’t know if by your expirence if you think one is better than the other an thanks for replying to my comment

[@WJHandyDad]

I wish there was a simple answer, but unfortunately there isn't. Find the newest, lowest mileage, best condition one you can find in your budget. I just bought a 2010 with 138,269 miles on it - I was a bit worried about the mileage, but it is proving to be a great daily driver. These cars are built to last.

[@somebodysomeone8213]

If you were a bit worried about the mileage of 138k on a 2010, I then must question if you are even slightly aware of the long-term durability of these cars? If it's been basically maintained, it's just broken-in at 138k. 300-500k all day for Panthers.

[@somebodysomeone8213]

I just bought an '06 P71 a little over 4 months ago, 113k miles. Runs & rides 95% like new. No issues. No CEL. Maintain your charging system, keep it "tuned" stock & tuned-up as needed, regular oil/filter changes, periodic trans fluid & coolant drain/fills, good rubber in 4 corners............and drive! Enjoy the 2010!

[@cavishiongreer6196]

Do the same apply for 1999 p71 ?

[@Teshauntheebiker]

what did you torque your plugs to? I have a 2009 P71 I'm doing this week...

[@WJHandyDad]

I did 13 ft-lb the first time. One plug blew out (the other 7 were still perfectly snug). But I re-did them all and did 15 ft-lb. So far, so good!

[@charliedee9276]

Take them to 18-20 ft-lb. You will never have a problem.

[@kevinhitchcock7062]

I have an 08 Grand Marquis with the Flex fuel...would it make a difference if I used the SP493 instead of the SP405..would it help with fuel economy or would it make it worse...What do you think...I am gettng ready to Change the plugs and Coil packs..want to use factory plugs and using accell coilpacks...Thanks

[@WJHandyDad]

I doubt you'd see enough difference to justify changing from the factory spec but you could technically run them as long as you always ran regular gas and not e85

[@HarryHov]

Also would you recommend replacing the coil packs too?

[@WJHandyDad]

I did after I blew a "gas only" plug. Certainly if it's in your budget, I'd replace the coil packs too

[@roberthogate6310]

@@WJHandyDad you blow spark plugs ?

[@planoplumbingco2418]

Leaving the negative cable off will NOT reset the computer on crown Vics or any other ford for that matter the keep alive memory is in place for a reason u have to drain the capacitors in the computer by touching the ground with the Positive not attached to the battery for a minute or so DO NOT TOUCH the CABLES TOGETHER WHEN THE BATTERY is HOOKED UP only when cables or off the battery hold them together for 1 minute and that properly resets the computers.....

[@timeisnow4116]

Yes it will, I have an 07 P71 and do it after any repairs.

[@SilverBullet93GT]

uhm, i concur, both negative and positive have to be removed from battery and then touched together up to 10 min whenever you want to reset computer or work on any airbag related components. See Ford tech Makulko on YT

[@BLACKLACDTS]

Great video, Thanks. Also subscribed.

[@WJHandyDad]

thank you

[@A112MM]

Hey been readin they fly out how much are u torquing then down to?

[@WJHandyDad]

I did 13 ft-lb the first go and lost a plug within about 2 months. I re-did them all to 15 ft-lb and no problems since

[@AdamAdam-ti8pi]

Just use the boot to pull plug out if you have to

[@mottbone]

I have the same engine config. Did you have to loosen or remove the fuel rail for accessibility to any of the plugs?? TIA!

[@WJHandyDad]

I was able to get to all of mine just using socket extensions

[@mottbone]

Thank you for your response.

[@WJHandyDad]

you're welcome

[@chris-p-Bacon836]

Looks like a leg with a glove 🧤, Incredible Hulk?

[@WJHandyDad]

nearly 40 years of lifting weights now

[@roberthogate6310]

glad i am not paying for this info !

[@GlynRobinson]

how many miles are on this P71?

[@WJHandyDad]

106,xxx

[@themitchielpricer]

that spray chemical will eat up & melt those gloves i never use gloves period

[@WJHandyDad]

I'd rather it eat up the gloves than my skin though!

[@smile6868]

cost me 150 dollar