Ford Escape / Mercury Mariner / Mazda Tribute 3.0 Ignition Coil and Spark Plugs Replacement!

Ford Escape / Mercury Mariner / Mazda Tribute 3.0 Ignition Coil and Spark Plugs Replacement!
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We took this video to show you how to replace the spark plugs and the ignition coils on a Mercury Mariner 3.0 v6. It is the same engine that Ford uses in their 3.0 Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute as well. So the procedure for Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute should be almost the same. This covers many years. All the way from 2002- 2008.
If you need to replace the front spark plugs and ignition coils, it is very easy procedure. However, for the rear ones you will need to remove the upper intake. We demonstrated how to remove it so you can access the rear coils and plugs. Always use original replacements OEM and Spark Plugs that the manufacturer suggests.
It should work on a:
2001 Ford Escape 3.0 v6
2002 Ford Escape 3.0 v6
2003 Ford Escape 3.0 v6
2004 Ford Escape 3.0 v6
2005 Ford Escape 3.0 v6
2006 Ford Escape 3.0 v6
2007 Ford Escape 3.0 v6
2001 Mazda Tribute 3.0 v6
2002 Mazda Tribute 3.0 v6
2003 Mazda Tribute 3.0 v6
2004 Mazda Tribute 3.0 v6
2004 Mercury Mariner 3.0 v6
2005 Mercury Mariner 3.0 v6
2006 Mercury Mariner 3.0 v6
2007 Mercury Mariner 3.0 v6
2008 Mercury Mariner 3.0 v6
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[@lonniesmith5959]

Great job, You cover everything you need to know in a very short amount of time. Some guys take 30 minutes just to get to the point. Yours was great it had no BS. Thanks

[@ziokai175]

My wife's 2005 Mercury Mariner was having some issues with acceleration and engine knocking. I replaced the fuel filter and that didn't fix it so the spark plugs were next, this video is a life saver. Showing how to remove each sensor plug and wiring harness was the best part. Thank you so much.

[@carlosramirez7018]

You know your good when you work on your car while wearing a nice watch and ring. Great job guys , love your videos.

[@qafrost]

Thank you very much for the detailed video. My 2005 Escape was running rough and the check engine light kept coming on. Scan showed there was a misfire on cylinder number 3. The mechanic said I needed a new coil on that cylinder and might as well replace all 3 in the back with the spark plugs. They wanted nearly $700 for the job. I laughed at that and said no thanks. I found your video and did the job myself. I replaced all 6 plugs and coils, and the throttle body gasket and upper intake gaskets. The car runs great now. Whole job cost less than $80 in parts.

[@JonPBixby]

qafrost Less than $80? How? The OEM coil packs are $84-$99 each (qty: 6) and the Motorcraft Iridium spark plugs are more than $11 each (qty: 6) too. Plus the new gasket and MAF sensor spray and air filter replacement. Parts quickly total $650 plus tax, and again you said 80?

[@jeremiahalmos2643]

@@JonPBixby 650!? You might as well have a mechanic do. I found 6 ignition coils at auto zone for $50, spark plugs are cheap.

[@teds4983]

@@JonPBixby 80 for all 6 coils. Spark plugs vary

[@michiganwheels3326]

Superb. Told me exactly what I needed to know. Yet, somehow, there are 13 people (as of the time I saw this) who disliked it. I'll never understand.

[@3m0k1d4evr]

GREAT VIDEO! I watched this while I was changing the plugs. I had the service manual but it wasn't as detailed as I liked. Saved me a couple of hundred dollars.

[@1618forex]

great vid / thanks so much for taking the time to video and share. Your help will save me a few hundred dollars. Just a side note: anyone wanting to do this may want to replace the upper manifold gasket to prevent any leak in the future...a couple of bucks more but well worth the effort since the manifold is off.

[@michelem189]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to explain everything so well!

[@WorldMechanics]

+Michele M We are glad to hear that the video was helpful. If you ever need help with your vehicle let us know

[@gabriellynn4418]

Great video! My 2003 Mazda Tribute 4WD was a little bit different as far as procedure goes, but this video helped me to get it done and now my vehicle is running great again! Thank you!

[@craigkaschan4822]

Thanks mate I have a Mazda Tribute with the same amount of kilometres. This will save me lots of money I don’t have. Greetings from Australia mate 👍🇦🇺

[@emeyer6963]

Got 157000 on my 05 Mariner with the V6.Runs good so and mileage is 18 in town and 23 on highway.Appreciate the video.Going to tackle it one of these days.

[@WesleyPipesIGOr]

Very informative and straight forward! Thank you!

[@docohm50]

Thank you for such a detailed video! I got a code for either a leaking intake gasket or a fuel injector on #1 cyl of my 3.0 V-6 2002 escape. While I got the intake off gonna replace the coil packs and fuel injectors with the money saved doing it myself. Thanks again.

[@GraniteValleyDave]

Thanks for the video! My Dad and I just successfully did the job on my 2003 Mazda Tribute! Looked quite daunting but we took our time and now it runs smooth as silk! Thanks so much!

[@jeremiahalmos2643]

Hey I think I need the same thing done for my 01 mazda tribute. What all did you replace. Where did u get your ignition coils?

[@hookeaires6637]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks

[@kmcdon20]

just removed mine, took like an hour or so, now to buy my parts and put everything back in reverse order :(

[@peterquach85]

Great video. Thanks and I will try to change it this weekend.

[@franklevine6973]

Excellent video. Exactly what I was looking for !!!

[@JonPBixby]

I have replaced all six spark plugs AND all six of the OEM coil packs on my wife's 2010 Mercury Mariner that just rolled over 100,108 miles as a preventative measure. I replaced the intake gasket and serviced the mass air flow sensor with appropriate MAF sensor cleaner spray and replaced the large cylindrical air filter too. I wish that you had qualified the importance of the coil packs (that are the equivalent of ignition cables) and what their expected life span is. I opted to do this one-time service and expect that it will be trouble free for the remainder of the life of the car. I have owned the car for six of its eight years and if I get another six years out of it, then this was money ($700 parts) well spent rather than suffering with a poor running engine. I was a bit surprised by the $85 per coil and $11 per OEM Motorcraft spark plug (times quantity: six) plus the replacement intake gasket, MAF sensor cleaner spray and cylindrical air cleaner filter required to do the job right, but IMHO they were all justified purchases. Splendid video, but it ended abruptly without incentivizing us as to how we benefit by doing the job, doing it ourselves and if not ourselves, then how to communicate what you want done by a certified mechanic. Maybe pay them to do the rear three plugs and coils and the front center, and you do the other two (easily accessed) yourself. The gasket replacement and cleaning of Mass Air Flow sensor while apart are both highly suggested. Remember that you will be paying a premium price (MSRP) on the replacement OEM parts in addition to the typical shop labor rates (2.2 hours billable hours). If you do the job yourself, look for carbon build up in the intake and clean/wipe before reassembling; use anti-seize lubricant on the spark plug's threads. Consider applying dielectric grease on the plug/boot electrical connection (not the spark plug's electrode end, of course) as well as the other electrical connections that you reattach when completing the reassembly. Refer to a repair manual for the appropriate torque specification for the intake manifold attachment. For the frugal shopper, maybe it is worth asking your friendly shop mechanic/mgr/owner if you MAY buy your own quality new parts (non-dealer item only) from a favorite parts distributor (on-line or local franchise; NAPA, Advance Auto, AutoZone, O'Reilly, etc), and have the mechanic simply install the parts for you... It is sort of like taking your own eggs, bacon, and bread down to the local breakfast diner and asking the chef to cook and serve them to you - just to save the marked up parts difference. It does add up quickly though in auto repairs. You may not benefit from having any warranty on the labor, but the savings may be an acceptable offset with that kind of labor arrangement. Best of opportunities to you.

[@andrewjohnson-dn1fx]

buen video gracias por explicar como cambiar las bujias muy bien esplicas todo muy completo. sube mas videos de ford escape

[@michaelbublitz8855]

Awesome video thanks mate!

[@greywolf1436]

Thanks 4 the help. Hope it works

[@STREETNIGGATV]

Appreciate the vid just did the wife's tune up easy pesy 😁👌🏾

[@rambojspencer]

i was wondering i hsve a 2008 mazda tribute i was gonna do the pkugs and wires is that what i have to do

[@stevehursh6943]

Thanks for making the video. It was a big help. I just completed this repair. My throttle seems to be sticking a little. It doesn't return to ideal as quick as before. Any ideas on what it may be?

[@WorldMechanics]

+Steve Hursh We are glad to hear that the video was helpful. What year is you SUV? You will either need to clean the throttle body or lubricate the throttle cable if your vehicle is equipped with one. If you ever need help with your vehicle let us know you can also find us on Our Official Facebook Page here: facebook.com/worldmechanicsofficialpage/?fref=ts

[@jwilson2119]

Thankyou so much.

[@ss1970chevelle454]

What is the name of the hose that connects the rear valve cover to the upper intake? Mine broke and cannot find a factory replacement part for it. The black connector with the green push tabs

[@ViSiOnEr420]

Really great video and a nightmare to change. Lol

[@Moonlight_InTheStars]

Great detailed video. I have 03 Ford Escape that is misfiring , I have replaced the front 3 coils/ plugs which made a big difference but it is still running ruff when the suv heats up after running 30min or so, I'm getting to back three this weekend which how I found your helpful video. I want to add my suv has 239,000 I have owned for about year with little history known. After doing some research I saw some mechanics are replacing the PCM saying it while damage the new coils if not reprogrammed, is this true or necessary ? I wanted the get your thoughts on this issue.

[@3m0k1d4evr]

The PCM issue sounds unlikely. Did you ever figure out what it was? Sounded like a vacuum leak.

[@charlespatrick8650]

Coral McCaskey there's a TSB on that issue and a vid here on KZbin with a toasted coil in an early MY Escape

[@littlemonster4297]

Oh God!!! Yeah I’m heading to a mechanic. That’s too many bolts and hoses to remember. I miss my Chevy already

[@NayveeMan]

yeah great video..but jeez! it feels like you are taking the entire engine apart. haha. I will be needing to do this tomorrow. ugh.

[@mikeoberstien413]

I know Can do it. But its just hard to deal with if I break it.

[@brandonholtz5309]

How do you know the cylinder order? I just need to replace cylinder one

[@thesman7918]

Cylinder 1 is the one he did. Rear 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 Front

[@itsCST1]

Any idea on labor time for this at a shop?

[@Hawk-hk8ee]

2 hours max

[@gloriacalderon4214]

What are the number of the ignition coils front 4-5-6 and back is 1-2-3 is this right on a 2007 mercury milan 6v premier

[@charlespatrick8650]

Gloria Calderon yes, back row left to right is 1-2-3 and front row left to right is 4-5-6, firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6 \ \ \

[@grupolatinlions1659]

Where is located the cilinder number 3. Í need you help

[@charlespatrick8650]

Grupo latín lions back row left to right is 1-2-3 and front row left to right is 4-5-6, firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6 \ \ \

[@MiguelGonzalez-yl5vf]

well explained but not for me I'm hard headed I thought I can just lift the top part off with the 8 screws and change the coils but the rubber sleeve stayed in the housing and it was the spark plugs anyway ha ha ha #lazymechanic

[@martylou6194]

do you have video for mercury mariner 2006 VoW motor oil change?

[@martylou6194]

V6, sorry

[@SEBAS31077]

Good video but that is a lot for three spark plugs, going to be more headache putting it back

[@jonyfarez9380]

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[@ramonrios2466]

Which is coil #3?

[@charlespatrick8650]

Ramon Rios back row left to right is 1-2-3 and front row left to right is 4-5-6, firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6 \ \ \

[@jesamani75]

What about the coils you didn't change them.

[@romeosanchez5897]

MARINER 4WD V6

[@hyati2003]

Where is coil 1 number ?

[@rsloop77]

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[@rockodomingo7193]

Well he has the beginning right but you DONT have to take off the carb all you to do is lift it to the right and strap it up 45 minute job

[@wren214]

Sooo, I will never be changing my cars plugs. Nope. Bitches can fry

[@hanzgerberpresents]

He's making it look more complicated than it needs to be. Typical mechanic.

[@RickFoxx777]

This is the most ridiculous amount of work, just to remove three lousy spark plugs...God I hate this car!!!

[@andrewjohnson-dn1fx]

buen video gracias por explicar como cambiar las bujias muy bien esplicas todo muy completo. sube mas videos de ford escape