HOW TO change SPARK PLUGS on a 2011-2014 Ford F150 5.0L V8

[@88TRUNKBACK]

Good stuff it’s great you put the tool list as well

[@THEDriverMod_]

Thanks, I appreciate the feed back, I'll try to do that more

[@jshan8205]

​@THEDriverMod_ good video. Only thing is no mention of the torque specs. Do you know what you torqued the plugs to?

[@mikesubocz]

Just finished replacing all of the plus with OEM Motorcraft SP-548X plugs, and after 112K miles they needed it. Gap was .06" on the old plugs. Mileage jumped +3 MPG on my 2011 F150 FX4 with the 5.0 engine.

[@mikesubocz]

Great vid! I like to use an air gun to blow out any debris that may be in the holes prior to removing the plugs.

[@lanceklimek3950]

Just finished I’m not very mechanically inclined and I finished within little over an hour very informative video thank you

[@THEDriverMod_]

Awesome! Glad you were able to accomplish it yourself

[@jimbrow83]

What is the torque spec for the plugs?

[@chadspeeds8647]

Fun to collab as always AB. Hope the channel blows up man! Very technical mechanic. #subbed

[@THEDriverMod_]

Appreciate it!

[@king_invictus]

The ones in the back were a pain but I got it!!

[@THEDriverMod_]

Nice job!

[@Richard012996]

great video! do more repairs on this vehicle please! also whats the torque for the spark plug? or would you just go by a snug feel?

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

I changed my plugs 100k mile ago. Well, were at 200k. Time to put in work as the truck is running like trash and 1) dealership wanted $524 to do them. FkU. 2) Local small shop wants to run all sorts of diagnostics on a presumed plug and/or coil pack issue. 3) do it yourself. You'll do it right and not rushed like a regular shop to meet demands.

[@drej]

Nice video, I was about to have the dealer change mine(I was being lazy), but it's easy, so I'll do it myself...thanks for the video, I have same truck just in Race Red

[@THEDriverMod_]

Nice! Definitely if you can do it yourself, always try to. Save you some money. Good luck!

[@dakid1102]

Race Red for the win Literally the biggest reason I went with mine lol

[@clayrice5936]

Great video! Just got mine done. They weren't too bad other than those stupid clips on the electrical connection on the coils! I only managed to brake two thankfully

[@Squiidgy]

what size is the “spark plug socket”

[@THEDriverMod_]

I believe it was a 5/8

[@Squiidgy]

@@THEDriverMod_ thank you 🤙

[@edreed5689]

Great video! I've been needing to get mine done Thanks for the lesson.

[@THEDriverMod_]

No problem, happy to help!

[@slammer7625]

Should the spark plug gap be checked again and if so, what's the setting ? Thanks for the great video, gonna tackle this job shortly 👍

[@THEDriverMod_]

You cam buy spark plug gap tool at any auto parts store

[@slammer7625]

@@THEDriverMod_ thank you 👍

[@johntusting7196]

Nice instructional. I might have missed it, but don't recall hearing you describe the actual torque spec.

[@THEDriverMod_]

If have to rewatch it myself because I forget of the top of my head, 20-25 nM will likely do just fine

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

Use your head. Its an aluminum head with platinum thread on the plug. Hand tight is fine. Over doing it will jack up head threads.

[@nicholassherer8785]

Luckily I work on my own truck when I can because the comment about the coil connection plugs may break and no big deal isn’t the type of guy you want working on your truck. Now I agree. The chances of it coming unplugged or causing a problem is very minimal, but I don’t like to work that way. Other then that great work

[@foutchjr]

Great job! Thanks.

[@THEDriverMod_]

You're welcome, hope it helps!

[@meggs1964]

Great how to video!

[@THEDriverMod_]

Thank you!

[@georgee1405]

Do the coil packs matter what bank they go in?

[@THEDriverMod_]

Depends who you talk to

[@vsujones]

What's the coil number? I am seeing DG-508 and DG-542

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

Call your parts dealer. sometimes the numbers change but part no is different due to technology improvements, etc.

[@justinromero2760]

Good video , big question I’ve always done ford motorcraft plugs but lately I’ve seen a lot of hype w the iridium ngk’s w/ a .044 gap.

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

Thats a "you" decision. No one on a reputable channel will ever say anything outside of use of OEM parts. Youre on your own. Listen to the hype, as you called them, or follow factory engineers. Factory for a 2013 5.0 is .49-.53 but a 2011 is .44 - .49 so follow the manual for your vehicle. You can listen to others and it may be better but thats a "choose your own adventure" risk.

[@xloc29]

Do the plugs come pre gapped or do you have to gap them yourself?

[@THEDriverMod_]

Pre gapped but you should always check

[@nicholasbraud1986]

What do I torque the spark plugs to?

[@THEDriverMod_]

I don't want to miss qoute, I'm pretty sure I stated it in the video somewhere, let me know if I didnt

[@dannyklingaman7181]

You did not

[@nicholasbraud1986]

@@dannyklingaman7181 be nice if he could just answer the question rather than trying to get me to watch the video again. Still waiting....

[@THEDriverMod_]

I mean you could Google it like i did. My bad, I read that it's 12 ft lbs.

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

Use your brain like any other spark plug that you have put in since a kid be it a lawnmower, blower, weedwhacker, car, truck, dirt bike, motorcycle, buggy, etc. Have you never replaced a spark plug in anything in your life? If not, thats cool, but what have you don't your entire life as a male? Just go hand tight. Its an aluminum head with platinum threads on the plug. What do you think will happen if you tighten too hard??

[@DiablitoSpeedz]

Clean video man !!

[@THEDriverMod_]

Thanks, got a Supercharged 5.0 in the works! Stay tuned!

[@DiablitoSpeedz]

@@THEDriverMod_ will do !!

[@Mvchinez]

Would you recommend cleaning the coils, where the washer pack is ?

[@THEDriverMod_]

That would be up to you. I never have.

[@mardigrasmoment]

Really really helpful vid but please leave off the music next time

[@larryaljets5699]

How about doing a vid on the driver's side? That's usually the hardest. We need to know of any special "tricks" that make the job easier.

[@flacountryboy8168]

what is the plug gap????

[@THEDriverMod_]

I believe it's mentioned in the video

[@ec-jf1fc]

Put a little WD or Breakfree on the threads of the new plugs before installing them.

[@skytrondeepfreeze6689]

Not recommended on these. Mine came out no prob with 270k miles on them lol

[@jermeyho35]

No torque value? No anti seize? No boot grease?

[@THEDriverMod_]

Pretty sure we stated the torque value. Anti sieze is NOT recommended as it affects the grounding of the plugs and is unnecessary on plugs with the special coating like these did. Never used boot grease on any car post MY 2000, from bmw to Honda to Ford and never had any issues from the lack of doing so.

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

That's all old-school hype. Anti-seize is meant for old plugs that aren't mdern. Most plugs today have a coating on the threads. Anti-seize will screw up your torque specs as well. You don't need it. Proceed as intended.

[@cheizaguirre5494]

@@TheYoungerSemiOldMan ur other comment u mention hand tight , which torq spec u recommend? Thanks

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

@@cheizaguirre5494 bro honestly, and I'm not pro, but all my motorcycles (done hundreds over the decades of riding) and auto, ive never had an issue. The pros and mfg recommend to be torque 133 lbs-in or 11 lb-ft for the EcoBoosts. Google to double check. I dont have a torque wrench nor a turbo personally. So for me, hand tight, has always worked well. Again, never had an issue. Just use common sense. Its an aluminum head and hard metal spark plug. Too tight and you'll bust the head threads. One thing I was taught as a kid "loosen with the wrench and finger turn it out. When going back in, GENTLY slowly screw it back in by fingers. Once in, then use wrench". This will prevent you from going in at a jacked up angle and stripping head threads. Once in and snug, I'll wrench it with one hand or very gently give it a nice little snug to make sure its in firm but not " tight " if that makes sense. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@THEDriverMod_]

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[@baldobarrera9970]

Do the spark plugs go gapped?

[@THEDriverMod_]

Spark plugs come pre gapped for stock applications

[@christobey4198]

Nice video. How often do you need to change out the plugs?

[@THEDriverMod_]

I would recommend 80-100k of you never do any towing. 60-80k of you tow. That's just my professional opinion. Thansk for the support and comment

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

Read the manual. It says appx 100k for normal driving and less under heavier use.

[@nathansmith9553]

I can buy a kit with 8 plugs and coils for a little over a $100, or I can buy coils for ORiellys for $60 each. Are the kits reliable? Is there a reason to spend the extra money?

[@THEDriverMod_]

I can't speak to that unfortunately

[@ronnycrouse953]

If you buy the kit and one coil goes bad, the will only replace if you return all 8 coils. Will not replace just one.

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍

[@baileytaylor1160]

My electrical connectors will not come off

[@THEDriverMod_]

Push in on the connectors, then push the release mechanism, then pull out

[@baileytaylor1160]

@@THEDriverMod_ thanks. I got it. They were just kinda crusty. I don’t think they had ever been removed.

[@miguellott9038]

How the hell are you supposed to get the spark plug to stay in the socket, without the rubber no crack thing coming out, or the socket staying on the plug? Highly annoying at best. I bet Ford techs have some special tools that allows this to be done? I wrapped the connection with tape and the socket still stayed in, so I had to remove the spark plug again to get the socket back out? Now the rubber inserts in the socket is trying to stay on the plug instead of coming out with the socket. About the only way I can see to do it right now is to drop the plug into the hole , take the rubber insert out of the socket and then somehow try to get the socket onto the plug down in the hole and get it threaded in straight. For some reason this was never a problem on my 1998 4.6.

[@miguellott9038]

Wow that was a pain in the ass I finally had to enlarge the hole that goes over the in connection on the plug and now it stays in the socket and comes off of the spark plug

[@THEDriverMod_]

I put the plugs in the spark plug wells with a magnet

[@northgeorgia7357]

🤣 I'm a "parts guy". Nice way to talk about probably a big portion of people that watch your videos.

[@stanandpatsaas2422]

have to put you on mute thank goodness it has caption

[@jmflying]

Next time upload two videos one without the annoying 💩 music track and one with. Just because you found the button to add music does not mean you should. A perfect video with out the music.

[@THEDriverMod_]

Thank you for the feedback

[@dirtcheapmedia3390]

@@THEDriverMod_ personally the music wasn’t louder than you were while talking so I think it was nice

[@coltonmoutdoors]

isn’t that the beauty of free will! if he wants to add music on his video that’s 100% his choice to do so, the other beauty of free will is not watching a video you were dissatisfied with!

[@fordtechlife]

🔧🔧🔧👍🚗💯🇺🇲🔴💪

[@stanandpatsaas2422]

that music is so annoying

[@Whatisgoingon-od9yb]

don’t forgot anti-seize

[@THEDriverMod_]

No anti sieze needed on modern sparkplug with the special coating they have, it actually affects the spark plug grounding

[@hesstherhebteyes2108]

Next time - just don't add music- no need ..why music when that has nothing to do with what you're trying to teach ???? Quite disturbing !

[@brandoncsolson]

Get lost liberal. Wear a plastic bag

[@onlytheory86]

Make a video ourself if u don't like it.. get outta here

[@THEDriverMod_]

No problem, I didn't edit this video