2014-2018 Ford 1.5L GTDI Ecoboost Engine: Spark Plug Replacement

Come along as we show you just how easy it can be to replace spark plugs on the Ford 1.5L GTDI Ecoboost Engine found in the Ford Escape and Ford Fusion.
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Spark Plug Gap: .028"
Spark Plug Torque: 9ft lbs
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[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@chrischiampo7647]

FordTechMakuloco Thank You I Always Learn Something New With Your Videos 😎😀👍🏼

[@johnferguson7235]

The manufacturers of the iridium plugs tell us to NOT try to gap the plugs. The iridium tip is delicate and easily damaged. The ECM is monitoring spark performance and it will adapt to the gap on the plug unless it is dramatically wrong, like when you have a bent electrode.

[@46doch]

Hey quick question on a 2014 fusion 1.5t .its cut off on me 4 times. 2 times when I just filled up and 2 times when idling with 1/4 tank of gas what would you think is the problem. I have good low fuel pressure and high pressure. The car stumbled and died the 4 times.

[@traumajock]

stuck purge valve(under the hood) or stuck/clogged purge vent (on the vapor canister). I just changed mine.@@46doch

[@donaldpauli129]

I have been a professional mechanic all my life and I really appreciate your videos as well as SMA. Both of you explain everything so clearly and you both talk to your audiences as equals never talking down your noses

[@JRobert111111]

Your wisdom of car repair and attention to detail always impress me!

[@hawaiianf1504]

Aloha's Brian! Hope all is well with the family. Please tell them these two old grandma and grandpa say Aloha to the family too. Another truly awesome video. Well done, easy to follow and really informative. As always Bruddah, Thank You and God Bless. Oh Yeah, one more thing - for those skeptics out there wondering about using Di-Electric grease on your Sparkplug/coil pack boots... I have been doing my plugs this way for more'n 40 years. The only thing that you need to wonder on about is why you didn't grease the boots before now. You Rock Bruddah... Keep'em coming. Always Top shelf videos and automotive information.

[@drdrdoug99]

Thanks for the great video. Explained simply and I just changed the plugs in my 2014 fusion.

[@andrewpadgett2367]

Thanks for the videos and info. I’ve used a lot of your videos for all my fords along with dieseltechron rip..

[@julianoporto5257]

From Brazil, the best video!

[@mahalo9898]

Thanks for making fusion videos. This was very informative.

[@regalbowman3143]

Best Ford Tech KZbin channel

[@clearwood]

Thank you again, your videos are a big help.

[@user-co6nw1tg9f]

Awesome tutorial, precise, clear and to the point

[@andrewwilson2826]

really good tutorial, this gave me the info that I need.....TY

[@anthonyjcarolan3161]

Good to know how Replacement the spark plugs on your Ford Ecoboost

[@chadharmon5716]

The fusion is such a awesome car

[@coyotekelly7143]

great video and content. your the man!! I like your take on doing one plug at a time. the other day I had all of them out and I had the throttle body removed. next thing I know I bumped the Throttle body and the brass cable holder fell down in a spark plug hole! I ended up using a Tootsie roll and a long stick to get it out! lol

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nice thinking!!

[@1955gaylord]

Did you eat the tootsie roll when you were done ? Tell us the truth !

[@coyotekelly7143]

no I didn't but I did chew it up just a little before I used it.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Excellent Video Thanks For The Tips 😀😎👍🏼

[@jag12549]

Your videos are the best. You really know your craft, and I appreciate how unbelievably experienced and professional you are. Any chance you could make some videos about the gen2 Ford transit connects? They are very popular and I personally could use the help. I need to do plugs on it right now.

[@tonysova7455]

Thank u I appreciate u getting back with an answer

[@kevink7685]

Great and very informative video. Thanks.

[@michaelmurray121]

Thumbs up Brian 👍🏽

[@Limadrooms]

Good video. Makes me feel better about changing the plugs in my Escape. I'm just hoping that none of the plugs are seized. I really do not want to deal with snapping one off in the block.

[@ariantomoeslim6504]

Thanks 🙏 for you video,,,

[@KCautodoctor]

For everyone posting comments questioning why he said this engine likely won't last to 200,000 miles -- it is simply economics. The vehicles these engines are getting installed in do not have very good resale value, especially when they are hitting 200,000 miles. The repairs on these vehicles is VERY expensive - these engines are for all intents & purposes "dead" when their twin-turbo fails, and there is no patching it up to get by for a little while longer with this engine design. Usually most customers find it makes more sense economically to sale/trade-in the problem vehicle for another new/used vehicle.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Also cuts down on the used car market - something auto makers all love.

[@johnferguson7235]

It makes perfect sense in the rust belt. In California, Texas, Florida a car can easily last 16-20 years with little or no rust.

[@46doch]

@@derekhood7815 yes theres a 4cyl diesel with compound turbo system

[@jasonmarinaro24]

Does the 2018 2.0L EcoBoost have both GDI and Port Injection?

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

If the turbo in the 4 cylinder ecoboost fails at 200k miles, its a bit expensive at around $1,500 to replace but the cost is definitely not unreasonable.

[@Aventuras_en_Moto_Hn]

Thanks good video

[@massey706]

Could you do more coverage on the 1.5 EcoBoost? Like intake manifold removal for intake valve cleaning ect

[@bluecore3]

Thank you for the good video! What about a catch can to avoid carbon deposit? Is it possible to adapt one on this engine?

[@conrafael9465]

Hi great video . How often should you change the cam follower on the fuel pump on these engines?

[@rodneybrand8521]

You are the master.. No doubt...cheers 🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@larry78cj7]

Thank you

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!!

[@enigmaone7055]

Does this engine (1.5L EcoBoost) need the engine to be a little warm prior to breaking torque on the plugs?

[@alrui]

Hi Brian, whats the model of the Milwaukee driver youre using in the video? Seems like a nice small size for jobs like that. Thanks!

[@TheJordanRoubique]

If I were to do the valve cover gasket do I need to worry about the pump on top? Or should it be pretty straight forward?

[@thomasrossi31]

On a side question... I’m looking to buy a 2013 Police Interceptor Sedan. It has a 3.5 motor.... I see they changed to a 3.7 a year later. Is there any benefits to either engine? I’ve read that the water pump is mounted internally and is a VERY expensive repair. Can you comment on these engines? Thanks! Love the videos.

[@RyanClark7923]

Quick question, I just did the spark plug change and now the car is running super rough when driving. Idles fine but only rough when On the throttle. Appreciate the help

[@traumajock]

my 2014 has 211K miles on the original plugs, and no sign of a problem. I'm about to change them anyhoo. And the boots, just for good measure.

[@mariaevans7622]

I have a noice like it water pump do u have any more tips I greatly appreciate

[@Mike-Capz83]

Can you do a video on a 2015 Ford escape 2.0 EcoBoost spark plugs

[@johnbosco2404]

Quick question,I installed a transmission on 2013 mkz 2.0 ecoboost,do I need to program the Tcm or transmission characterization

[@joshuaraleigh8545]

You said these engines probably won’t last past 200k. How do you feel about the longevity of the 3.5 eco boost in the new raptor

[@chekelley6861]

I’ve been fighting what feels like a fish bite misfire on a 2014 fusion ecoboost, only at high load (passing or climbing). No codes. Runs beautifully at all other times. Has all new ford coils and plugs from another shop. Any ideas? I’m banging my head on this.

[@KCautodoctor]

What is the mileage on the vehicle? At what RPMs and MPHs is this occurring? Do you have a scanner that will show (and hopefully also record) the live data during your test drives? What is the O2 and fuel trim data showing when this "fish biting" occurs?

[@MikeLawry69]

Did you ever resolve the "fish bite" issue? I am having same issue now (no codes). Curious if it might be tranny, plugs, waste gate, belts, etc>

[@DJR5280]

Is the 2.0L EB a,good engine or are they known to be a lot of trouble ?

[@johnazhderian5734]

My 2007 Ford Fusion SEL naturally aspirated V6 has over 210,000 miles.

[@KCautodoctor]

Keep it going for as long as you can. You won't get that out of these newer 4 cylinder twin-turbo engines.

[@KCautodoctor]

No where in my reply did I specify Ford engines - simply in general the newer 4 cylinder twin-turbo engines are not going to routinely last over 200,000 miles like the original poster was getting from their naturally aspirated engine.

[@tonysova7455]

Thanks for the video 1question does the boot and coil need any kind of protection like 303 yes no or doesn't matter

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No

[@tonysova7455]

InternetDude use it on the entire tires and wiper blades keeps and repels dirt oil grease and all belts

[@francisharveyrodulfo1601]

Im now confused on what spark plug to use for my ecosport 2015 automatic.. Im seeing SP-520, SP-530, SP-535 and now SP-539.. Wat to use? Ty

[@TyRC12]

I have a 2018 ford fusion 1.5l when starting it sounds like it wants to start but starts to make a weird sound. Push start. Dont sound like a key start starter when bad. with click or grind.. Any help much appreciated. I believe its the starter?

[@Uncertifiedcounselors]

Hello do you know the firing order…. I have a mis fire on #2 I had it replaced but standing in front of engine I just counted 1,2,3,4 in that order. But I’ve read the order is 1,3,4,2 I’m wondering if I replaced the wrong one because engine light is and mis fire is still happening.

[@dewrus2153]

My wife just bought a 2019 Escape with the 1.5EB with 4WD. Is there anything in particular I should be aware of as far as maintenance issues or potential known issues? Thanks!

[@LakersAllDayyyKB24]

How’s it going with the escape? Bought one almost 2 years ago

[@earlbrianplaza6647]

What’s the part number of this oil breather placed on top of the manifold?

[@RizwanJilani]

Please advice, I have Ford (EU) Focus 1.5L Turbo 150hp, got 150,000 Km mileage done and I can feel now the engine is slightly sluggish & it's not powerful as it was before. There is no code in the system, Please advise what could be the problem and what part should I look and get service, Thanks.

[@jbj198840]

Do you have any information on the cam follower that operates the high pressure fuel pump? I’ve heard they’re prone to wear out on the 1.5 and it’s best to replace them every 50k miles to prevent much more damage

[@tomiselmer]

I can only recommend replacing it, i speak from experience... took out the high pressure fuel pump, and the intake side cam shaft!

[@jbj198840]

tomiselmer omg it’s that in depth!?

[@SweatyBearsGaming]

Are you positive on the 100,000 change? Even the non boosted guys on the 2.0 EB are seeing foul plugs/misfires at the 60k range on Fusions.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

As you can see here with over 100k miles on a properly running engine yes with Iridium plugs.

[@andrewpadgett2367]

I just recently started experiencing a slight fluctuation in rpm @ idle and that’s what brought me here and I’m at 62,000 on the nose. Zero issues and no codes but I do run my 16 1.5l like I’m on the Indy 500, there’s just something about how these CD4 frames handle that makes me want to put it to the limits 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shanemartinez135]

Can you show how to get these 1.5 to reclaim their boost.. I am loosing boost at higher speeds.

[@tricolourmediaandadvertisi9075]

Hi, where is the MAF Sensor on this engine? The one next to Air Box is Air Charge so am struggling to find a MAF sensor. Help please.

[@21stcenturyMusicMan1]

Are the firing orders similiar?

[@joser2011a]

Hello Tech Makuloco, and suscribers. My apologies since This is going to be an offtopic question but this is the only place where I can get a real answer. My 2007 expy courtesy lights don't come on when I open the doors, amd I read online that my issue is a bad ECM module, I'm ready to replaced it. Here is my concern is it true that new ECM has to programmed? And the only ford's dealer can do this job? Thanks in advanced everyone. .

[@fontalvod]

Hi Bryan. For the 2013 Fusion the ower manual says SP-527(17´-18´) but in Rockauto it says SP-550(13´-16´). Im guessing it is owners manual but what do you recommend? Thanks.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

SP-527 superceded to SP-550

[@fontalvod]

@@FordTechMakuloco Thanks. So the SP-550 gap is 0.002" less than the SP-527. Is that ok ?

[@fontalvod]

@@FordTechMakuloco Brian just got mine SP550 and they are at 0.030" checked with a gaper. Will it be Ok?

[@ariass9345]

I drive a 15 fusion titanium eco boost any the Manuel says to gap it at .051” and others say to do it at .028” or .030”, idk what to do!

[@jayhawker03]

Seems like owners of these engines are lucky to even get to the first 100k without coolant issues

[@Albrecht420]

I’ve driven my 2016 1.5l eco boost coast to coast lots of mountains and have been hard on it without a single problem yet lol

[@movingapollo1927]

Mines got about 150,000 miles still rolling down the road fine

[@jayhawker03]

@@Albrecht420 They didn’t start having issues until ‘17 I think

[@carlossantizo9020]

Want to know about abs light traction light on and speedometer is no work in my Ford escape 2013

[@theodorerinehart781]

Hi Brian is this your opinion on all eco boost engines, ? or just 4cyl type?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

All are very troublesome and being pushed their whole life, in the end they just won't last.

[@theodorerinehart781]

IM in total agreement, really like the 3.5 non eco boost, but as far as the others in the Ford Line up? all seem to have reliability issues. As a % basis how much of your work is Ford, vs all of the other manufacturers?

[@meeder78]

The load on these engines is higher. The 200k miles should be a realistic end of life. Proper and timely maintenance is critical with these engines, don't cheap out on the engine oil and filters. Another thing is that they seem sensitive to fuel quality as well. I only put 98 RON in it or higher (note the RON, I'm from the Netherlands and the octane rating is different here). When properly maintained it is a very nice engine to drive with we have the 150bhp version in a C-Max. Even with a 1300kg (2800lbs) travel trailer behind it the engine behaves great.

[@johnazhderian5734]

If I use synthetic oil and change it every 3,000 miles would I extend the life of the engine and its tubo?

[@mebenicolas]

John Azhderian not only would you extend the life of your engine by just taking care of it and paying attention to your oil. Oil is critical for a turbocharger. Always waiting 30 seconds or so before driving, idling for a few seconds before shutting the engine off, and frequent oil changes can only do good. Frequent oil changes can also help with carbon build up. But synthetic oil is definitely more important then the 3k interval. If you can do synthetic every 3k it's only going to help.

[@tonyetheridge9860]

Question: I am having a very hard time breaking the 3rd plug from the left loose. Any suggestions ?

[@masonlovesroblox]

Spray some Liquud Wrench on it and wait over night

[@fordmodela3641]

Nice tip to blow air after removing plug...

[@JAyNine28]

I have a 2017 for fusion 1.5 Ecoboost its got just under 59k should i think about trading in?

[@kevinnelson7070]

I have 53k on mine and I'm not trading it in I keep up with all my maintenance so I don't have any issues. I will say if it makes financial sense and you can afford and want something different to drive go for it

[@thomasalvarado9048]

I have a 2019 fusion 1.5 ecoboost. Can my iridium spark plugs in mine last 100k also? I’m only at 40k right now.

[@JaspersJourney]

I have same vehicle but a 2018 and my mechanic just showed me my spark plugs are completely corroded at 40,000 miles. So, I am going to attempt to change them out myself for the first time ever today ... Sad to hear they are supposed to be 100,000 miles but mine didn't even last half that. I only bought it a year and a half ago, so I'm not sure if it's something that happened that is normal or the previous owner(s) were rough on it or something...

[@jeffherrington]

​@@JaspersJourneyDid the spark plug change end up going alright for you? I have a 2018 as well and I'm considering changing my plugs after reading your comment. I'm at 45k miles currently.

[@RizwanJilani]

how can we add oil catch can on this 1.5l EcoBoost Engine ??

[@garofalo1707]

Will these little 1.5 turbo benefit at all using 93 octane fuel.

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

Salvador 1707 hell yes. I was using 95 octane fuel and the piston still blew on me. With the 2nd engine, I’m now using 100 octane for extra security.

[@jasonmarinaro24]

Does the 2018 2.0L EcoBoost engine have both GDI and port injection?

[@JustinLaNoue]

No only DI

[@sean3836]

I see you switched up your Bosch 1/4 12v for the Milwaukee.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

The Bosch was slowly dying.

[@sean3836]

Just put an order in for the gen 3 1/4 Milwaukee, hoping it'll come in handy for when I start trying to follow your 5.4 timing series. Wish me luck!

[@josephwash109]

Wow, a .028" spark plug gap seems like something that would be specified for an old vehicle with points ignition! I suppose they're trying to protect the coils and the ECM drivers if the spark plugs are neglected.

[@johnferguson7235]

It's the turbo charging combined with a lean fuel mixture. Plus, the plug is designed to last 100,000 mi and the gap will increase as the mileage builds.

[@ariass9345]

Hmm that’s weird. My Manuel book just tells me to gap them at .051”. I drive a 15 fusion titanium eco boost and a lot of people say to do it at .028” so idk if I should follow through what the Manuel says or go with what people say

[@traumajock]

Mine's still running fine at 211K. I'm about to change them. Maybe the coil packs too. @@johnferguson7235

[@eternal7_gaming340]

Blessings. What’s the firing order for that fusion? Is it 1234 or 1243? Thank you in advance

[@FordTechMakuloco]

1-2-4-3

[@eternal7_gaming340]

@@FordTechMakuloco thank you very much

[@avragegamer8864]

Well that tells me exactly what size of socket to use…5/8s 3/4 thin wall? What tool fits the part???

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Factory specs= "click" 😂 the feel of the wrist

[@hectorvazquez7929]

I have a 2017 Ford Focus with the tiny 1.0 eco boost. Now clocking 25k and has started to leak coolant. It’s currently at Ford dealer trying to figure out what’s going on. This one may not even see 100k miles.

[@Dwayne8172]

Look up 12-13-2019 TSB just released

[@spartanhunters2]

Does it have to be Motorcraft?

[@jeffkrus645]

Why did this engine replace the 1.6? Were there any major problems with it?

[@vellymagagula6490]

Tax reasons especially in the Asian market. Essentially it's the same architecture as the 1.6eb but with different internals but same power output and torque values.

[@tedharveyiii5194]

Do you have a video for doing the timing belt? I think I might be local to you or at least close here in Gilbert. Maybe message me and we can talk?

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

First!

[@B-Lake1017]

And little did he know a year later, the plugs would be breaking off from coolant intrusion and having to build a short/head under warranty for a BS time TSB

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Get out of the dealer business if you don't like warranty times, I did and I couldn't be happier.

[@daniellockwood291]

Does the 1.5 have a timing chain or a timing belt

[@Cerberus984]

@Daniel Lockwood The 1.0 and 1.6 are timing belt and the 2.0 is timing chain. Out of speculation and an educated guess I'd say the 1.5 is timing belt. Looking into it actually the 1.0 and 1.5 are timing belt in oil bath. So oil might be even more critical for those engines.

[@christinabyrom7151]

What tool do I need to get a broken plug out of the head?? HELP?!

[@randysgarage9053]

hey bro love your stuff. I am a subscriber. got one for you. 06 5.4 vin 5. B2 showing miss fires on 5 mostly and some on 7, this on miss fire on verus. on cylinder contribution 5 thru 8 are showing in the neg. but only a little. it will only do it when warmed up. I can hold it in gear and slight power brake under load for a while and it will start missing. and will continue at idle. cut truck off start right back and its smooth. we are a pro shop. one guy does all our phasers and chains. he just put new in both sides. codes p022 p305 p307 p2198 the last on is B2S1 stuck rich, I think the code # is right? had 5 injector and 6 on scope today and ms on 5 was jumping back and forth 4 to 6. but more steady on cyl6. like I said 5 has misfires counting up in the hunderds in a few min. but 7 only in the tenths at the same time. valves sticking? computer control? valve timing? it has a new ford vct solenoid

[@randysgarage9053]

put a vacuum gauge on when missing. we have a slightly bouncing needle. cylinder contribution is showing 5 -8 not helping.... also showing B2 50 deg more than B1....but when you rev it up it clears out....it does have second set of dorman phasers

[@randysgarage9053]

UPDATE install 2 FORD phasers... no change....if you unplug solenoids and drive truck it does not miss. Has new ford solenoids also. thinking B2 is getting bad oil threw oil passages?? going to put royal purple in tomorrow

[@miguellemus8422]

What is the firig order?

[@Kostromaful]

Как проверить жидкость на интеркуллер ?

[@MrPami9899]

Any car with turbo will never see my money, whether it's ford or any other manufacturers,naturally aspirated all the way

[@johnferguson7235]

My Volvo turbo engines have all gone over 225,000 miles without trouble.

[@MrPami9899]

@@johnferguson7235 how many turbo did you go through

[@makechange5452]

Now how do you remove a broken spark plug from this engine?

[@movingapollo1927]

I hope mine makes it to 200k miles or past. I'm gonna be at 150,000 soon 😢

[@bradh6185]

I took #1 out of my '16 Fusion tonight trying to track down P0301 and the porcelain shattered into a thousand pieces, some falling into the cylinder. I'm buying a swivel in the morning and hope I can get everything out of that cylinder and out of the threads. Nightmare.

[@jeffherrington]

Yikes what a fiasco, how did it end up working out for you? Also how many miles did you have on it at the time?

[@bradh6185]

@@jeffherrington It had 140,000 miles. The problem ended up being the coolant intrusion issue. The engine was toast. This was a common problem on the 1.5 Ecoboost that Ford let go for several years. I think I heard that the 2.0 Ecoboost also had the problem. They came up with a new design for 2021 that supposedly fixed it.

[@jeffherrington]

@@bradh6185 Thanks for the reply. I just found out about this issue. I have a 2018 Fusion with the 1.5l ecoboost that I bought it 2020. Currently I have 45,000 miles with no issue but definitely concerned for the future so I'm debating on whether to keep the car especially when Ford will only cover it for replacement 7 years from the original warranty date or 84,000 miles whichever comes first which is ridiculous for an issue this large. Anyway did you have any symptoms with yours prior to throwing the code do you recall and/or did the issue start close to the 140,000 mile mark? Basically just wondering if it took awhile to trash the engine like a slower leak into the cylinder over thousands or miles or a quick destruction. I suppose it's probably hard to know though definitively.

[@TheFloridaTraveler]

Dumb question, but I have seen it happen in other cars. Can a sloppy shifting transmission be partly caused by needing a spark plug tuneup? My 2000 Firbird waked-out horribly when coil pack #4 totally went out. Car wouldn't barely shift out of 1st gear to get it home. A little backstory to my 2015 Fusion Titanium, under warranty, Ford replaced my entire transmission because it was shifting sloppy. I think they pushed the warranty replacement through by saying it had metal shavings, but I truly don't believe it did. I never had any codes of any kind either. The transmission still shifts exactly the same way it did before they changed out the entire transmission. They fail to recognise the bad transmissions these cars have after so many miles. Now my warranty is gone, and the transmission is still shifting sloppy.

[@meanodustino9563]

Well 200k is pretty good really. Subaru engines are only 100k or so and alot of people praise those 🤔. Ford isn’t making cars anymore so really why make parts. Disposable.

[@jasonlhoag]

Anyone else experience the original plugs being REALLY tight and difficult to remove?

[@jonfroio3700]

I changed mine at 62k

[@johnferguson7235]

The iridium tipped plugs do last up to 100 k miles, that's about 5000 hours operating time. As long as the computer is happy with the spark performance and the engine isn't misfiring or sucking oil through the valve guides, there is no advantage to changing them early.

[@bryanmarquez2448]

Where is cylinder 4 located

[@FordTechMakuloco]

On this engine it is the one farthest to the right when you are looking at it.

[@youbreakemwefixem7209]

Only 200k for an ecoburst? That does surprise me! 🤣

[@danielfata56]

Vaseline?

[@jesseserfling6807]

Haha I have 8000 miles on it and it's on its 3rd set of plugs the dealer keeps replacing them and not finding where it's leaking oil in to the engine that keeps fouling them. I called ford and good luck with that as they don't speak English. I'm pretty sure the turbo is where the leak is at

[@Dwayne8172]

Not leaking oil, these leak coolentninto the oil and the combo fouls the plugs. TSB finally released recalled for reprogramming all these 1.5 on 12-13-2019

[@CrazyPetez]

If you have a torque wrench, why not use it on the spark plugs? Not a criticism, just a comment.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I feel more confident in the repair doing it by hand to actually feel it seat . Take the Ford modular 2v engines for instance, see my video on that.

[@mikemerrill7841]

Everyone's telling me not to use anti seize

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Use it but sparingly.

[@Ra1276]

Good job...engine sounds like crap tho...

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yup

[@bitteroldman3238]

They all sound like that it’s the direct fuel injection system