Ford 5.4 3V Spark Plugs DIY Tips and Tricks

[@sandrarichardson2713]

HI--i have an '06 F150 5.4 3v Triton. Really a shocker when first changing spark plugs. 7 of 8 broke and 2 would not come out even with the Lisle tool. Rip off shop charged $3000 to fix it. Since then I change the plugs every year about, use Motorcraft, dab on some nickel antiseize. It's that time again and so I still look at tons of videos just to build up the courage to tackle it. You have a nice video...good camera work. Thanks for putting this out here for us. Jesus bless.

[@marco8356]

I came here to get some advice as a buddy of mine PIB for me to help him with this. I will never again complain about any spark plugs.

[@isaiascruz2633]

This the best explanation on replacing these sparks plugs. Thank you very much.

[@sirsweetness8332]

Thank you for showing the startup. Not good when videos show a fix but not the result and a test drive

[@midnightrunner684]

I wanted to see a Big Smokey Burnout after the new plugs were put in too

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Engine looks good (clean clean). Some of these videos on KZbin sure frown that you wash these engines nowadays.

[@TestDontguess]

A person should wash the engine before you do any major work if possible

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

@@TestDontguess that's right. I wash all my equipment. I guess what I was getting at was KZbin videos say not too wash these motors with all the electronics and electrical. A lot of corrosion will happen if you wash the engine with pressure washer. I disagree!!

[@TestDontguess]

They are all waterproof connectors

[@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt]

Thank you for sharing. Tackling this soon. Have an 09 with 150k…I have not changed them yet as dealership said it was tuned up when I purchased it.

[@iissac22]

I just went back into my 5.4 3v because I did pump and guides and no tensioner. About a month ago I just went back in and did the steel tensioners and one guide which had been destroyed in about 9 months. I’m about to do the spark plugs and thanks for the tip

[@mariodesmo]

Whenever I'm looking at buying a vehicle the first thing I look at is how hard or easy the plugs are to get to. If they're buried down deep, I pass on to the next vehicle. That is one reason why I love the LS in my Chevy Tahoe daily driver. Easy-pesy to service. Those are some crazy looking Ford plugs for sure. They should fire that Bastard-Johnny-Engineer who designed those heads! lol

[@TestDontguess]

Isn’t that the truth it is a stupid design for sure and I thought the new plugs would have been a one piece design but nope

[@chanceobenhaus3893]

There aren't enough people online roasting these engineers

[@mikegrauer7423]

Not to change anything about how you did this but my friend and I just both did our 3v 5.4's mine on orig plugs at 203k my gap was like 1/4 inch it was way huge his was second set of plugs at 160k he did his with the special socket and wrench like you did here and Six of his broke well spun off the threaded part, I gotta say I took the risk and on mine I used a snapon mg31 impact and a normal deep craftsman 9 1/6 and I inserted a piece of 5/16 evap hose which made the plug fit way tighter then the special socket. Call it luck all 8 of mine removed perfect and no thread damage. Also as a side note both were operating tempature engines when removed

[@TestDontguess]

my first video I did on removing the spark plugs years ago I used a impact on low torque with engine hot to remove all the plugs

[@mikegrauer7423]

Didn't see that but yes impact best for old ones I added copper antisieze to them so next time likely a ratchet, wonder if this has80k left in it original engine trans and cam phasers , only things done bug are oil pump and transmission valve body/mechatronics

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Jerry, they all came out in one piece....lol....

[@EeeDee1]

5:24 LOL I only use Champions in lawn mowers and Chryslers (pretty much same thing now that Fiat owns Chrysler). Mechanic shops have made literals fortunes on those Triton engines. When one pulls in, they see dollar signs.

[@TestDontguess]

Yes that’s so true especially with timing jobs that’s big money

[@galesams4205]

The spark plugs replace is just about a day job in 5.4 3 valve. I had a miss under load . Replaced with motor craft platum. Every thing good now.

[@richardlewis7471]

Your 5.4 looks great. What do you use to clean it? Great vid.

[@TestDontguess]

Just the car wash wand to be honest

[@richardlewis7471]

BSK Garage copy that, thanks!

[@Powerstroke431]

@@TestDontguess You can use the high pressure wands at car washes to clean engines....really?

[@achap3604]

Does that spark plug sock really work?

[@juantwo322]

2010 F250 SuperDuty… What are the best plugs… I have a misfire on Cylinder 8 of which I don’t know which one that is..🤨Should I change the coil too ?

[@capri8225]

8:06 my truck did the same thing when I did the plugs...I was like oh no

[@MBPC21]

Most Fords that year turn over longer after connecting and reconnecting the battery

[@christopherfils6244]

Im having same problem plug is loose can even tighten it back up but cant pull it out when i loosen it need some feed back

[@A.C.71]

So the SP546 is the redesigned plug but it's still a 2 piece? Doesn't that make the champion one piece plug the best plug to use? what is the one piece champion plug item # ? I just read the champion one piece plug run so hot one person had a plug melt down to the threads...anyone else had this happen. I cannot believe how hard it is to find out what is the best plug to put in my truck.

[@Graveltrucking]

You’ll still be driving the old 150 at 300,000kms lol.

[@TestDontguess]

if I don't find a job then you could be right

[@sirsweetness8332]

Maybe a local shop will hire you to work on 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 Fords...

[@Uticagreens]

The video Jerry forgot to leave a link for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joC5mZuheJh0aMU

[@jeremy8715]

I blew one in my dads truck when I started it, junk engines.

[@themfnnitrorooster7619]

Coulda save money by not Buying a 5.4 L

[@TestDontguess]

Actually the 5.4 has made me money to pay the truck off 3x or more