Ford Fusion Hybrid Spark Plug Replacement!

[@michaelgonzalez8958]

Thank you for this. I have a 2014 hybrid about to hit 160k and should probably change mine. I bought it with 45k and have not replaced them.

[@SMAutoRepairLLC]

No problem!

[@beammeupscottsp7952]

Damn son, that should feel like a brand new car after waiting that long to replace haha. Did you get better mpgs and better power after?

[@SMAutoRepairLLC]

@beammeupscottsp7952 customers vehicle but absolutely, drove great on the test drive after repair!!!

[@beammeupscottsp7952]

@@SMAutoRepairLLC nice! I got a 2012 fusion hybrid, want to get upgrade to the newer one or mkz hybrid but it’s been to good to me so far lol. And yeah just changed plugs on mine, feels like new have 130000 on it now.

[@gertishini149]

Does the spark plugs problems make the car run rough?

[@SMAutoRepairLLC]

It can be absolutely,

[@pxmang889]

I got a ford fusion and i took out the spark plug but there's metal in the socket of it and it's to big to come out how would i take it out

[@evirrueta75ify]

Thanks for sharing brother!

[@SMAutoRepairLLC]

Absolutely Thanks For Reaching Out!

[@evirrueta75ify]

@@SMAutoRepairLLC Of course. Very simple and informative video. What would be a a proper tune up for this vehicle? I own one and it currently has 94k miles. Hasn’t had any issues, thankfully.

[@SMAutoRepairLLC]

@evirrueta75ify Spark plugs air filter an oil change if it’s due. Wouldn’t hurt to do a throttle body cleaning and that would cover your 100k service. Of course a good under hood inspection of hoses fluids and related items should be done but generally you won’t have any issues at this mileage. Since it’s a hybrid you won’t have a serpentine belt so your good on that as well.

[@evirrueta75ify]

@@SMAutoRepairLLC I cannot thank you enough. Keep up the great work brother!

[@Jackthebe]

what gap should the spark plug be?

[@lapthanngo5609]

.051 on most ford fusions

[@scotthunter4348]

K&N on a hybrid is a very bad idea. Your risking introducing oil/residue into the intake which can pose a significant issue for a hybrid. Not worth the risk.

[@SMAutoRepairLLC]

K&N on any vehicle is just not ideal in general. Mostly Contaminated MAF sensors being the biggest issues. OEM Air Cleaner or alike is what I recommend to everyone but if I a customer has K&N installed that’s there choice. All we can do is inform and educate them on this topic but ultimately it’s their vehicle.

[@TruFire710]

I thought the k&n filter for this vehicle specifically was just a replacement for the OEM one. From what I know it isn’t different just designed to be reusable, am I wrong?

[@SMAutoRepairLLC]

@@TruFire710 OEM Fit of course, the problem is it’s reusable. The filters and cleaning kits to maintain these filters are oiled that oil can lead to contamination of the MAF sensor. If the MAF sensor becomes contaminated from these oils it can lead to sensor failure or inaccurate MAF readings resulting in no start conditions or false rich or lean conditions. I hope this helps.

[@scotthunter4348]

@@TruFire710 if its “reusable” then that means its a washable filter. You apply an oil to it after washing it. Your supposed to give it about 24 hours to dry and the oil is not supposed to go into the intake but in my experience everyone has some get into it. Hybrids specifically dont have a good way of dealing with oil in the intake as the motor does not run constantly and the ability for it to be burned off in combustion… that system isnt as robust as on a regular engine. There is not really an upgrade path for hybrids beyond proper maintenance. You already purchased it so use it. Just when it comes time to wash and oil it, be wary and give it the proper time to dry before applying oil and let it sit and the oil dry before returning it to the airbox. I only use the motocraft parts on my fusion hybrid and am currently sitting at 48mpg avg. I use mobil one restore and protect 0w20 with a mobil one full synthetic media oil filter. Good luck to you 😉.

[@SMAutoRepairLLC]

@@BlueOvals24 not really a fuss, K&N is just really a marketing scheme. OEM filters or equivalent do just fine. Change them once a year and you’re good to go. If you choose to run them in your vehicles that’s great. I just don’t see any need to pay for an over priced filter. No increased performance or fuel economy.