Ford Escape 3.0 V6 spark plug change

This is a video of the ford escape with the 3.0 v6 tune up service. this one in specific is a 2005 fwd model but the engine tune up procedure is the same for all the v6. this one is a c.o.p. (coil on plug) which do not need to be replaced unless faulty if your model has wires than you should replace them in this service
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[@KyleVeatch]

Just wanted to thank you for the video. I just saved myself $1000 by doing this repair myself. I just took my tablet out to the car and followed you step by step. No issues and everything works great. Thanks again.

[@CourtneyBanks]

Nice work.

[@jonathandelarosa1162]

Thanks! You saved me $340 for a shop to do it. I've done a tune up before but never on this setup, and thought this was above my skill level. Thanks to you this was way too easy! Much appreciated!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Jonathan Delarosa thats why i did it, thanks for watching glad i could help

[@philtuggle2109]

OMG! Until watching your fantastic video here, I had NO IDEA how many steps were involved in changing my sparkplugs. Holy cow! I am an old timer used to "just getting it done." No more. I think you are a an incredibly good mechanic and instructor here. I was going to do this right away, but now think I'll wait. But when I do, this video will be my instruction. Stunned at how cars have changed. Thanks so much for posting this, my friend!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Phil Tuggle thanks for watching friend , glad i can give you some insight to the job

[@billarlon7797]

You really helped me out I’ve used this twice one for plugs and plugs and coils today. However one of my throttle body bolts broke so that’s another issue. If y’all haven’t yet I’d recommend doing the PCV valve while the intake is off, needs done at 100,000 and is a pain to get to with the intake on.

[@RickyPisano]

I worked on peoples cars for years back in the day. Carburetors, coil, distributor, plugs. Old V-8's, 6 and 4 cylinders. Did everything from tune-ups to engine swaps. Worked out of my garage at my house. Had to stop around 1990 or so. So basically a 30 year break. Last year I bought a 2005 Ford 500 Limited in mint condition. Meticulously maintained. When I opened the hood I didn't even know what I was looking at. The 3.0L DOHC Duratec Engine had me totally intimidated. I had NO IDEA. But I told myself "it's an engine. Just different". I watched more videos than I could count on how these engines operate and why. After a couple months it all began to fall into place. The CPU and all the sensors. The airflow systems. Throttle, Fuel delivery, exhaust. Everything. And THEY ARE very different. The days of doing a tune-up sitting on the wheel well are GONE. But if you had the knowledge to work on the old school engines you can work on these too. Trust me. I'm doing all of my own work now. Because of KZbin videos like this. They cut my learning curve WAY DOWN. A scan tool is a must for these cars to narrow down a problem but they are pretty cheap now. Just go for it. Pretty soon it'll be second nature to you just like the old days. The money you'll save will make it worth while, especially if you loved working on engines in the past. These videos are priceless man. THANKS FOR DOING THIS!!

[@poojamohaniya4162]

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[@manuelbou2576]

As a mechanic I come to youtube quite frequent to see what im about to encounter and see "short cuts" or cautions, very helpful. So thanks for making the video.

[@sushinut]

Thank you so much, Joe! About 8 years ago I opened my Haynes guide and flipped when I saw what had to be done to get to the back plugs. I sent it to the shop and came out with a $380 repair bill. I decided to do it myself this time after seeing all the great responses to your video. My 2002 Mazda Tribute has a few differences, but I was able to easily spot them and adjust accordingly. While following along to your video on my tablet, I also snapped a photo of each thing I removed, since there were a few differences. After about 1-1/2 hours of removal, it only took about 15 mins to put everything back by quickly flipping backward through my photos. THANK YOU!!!!

[@nostatic4915]

Thanks Joey! Just replaced the dreaded #3 COP (and all the plugs) under the intake manifold successfully and right the first time after watching your video. Now I can for sure make this month's college payment for my daughter! My 2002 runs smooth as butter.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks for watching glad i could help

[@hanoivega]

there is no doubt automovil companies don't wan to make it easy for everyone, they wan us to pay to mechanics and mechanics know this very well and take advantage of the situation.tanks for sharing your video, I thought it was easier and could do it myself

[@papawheelie1592]

Thanks so much for posting this video. My mechanic wanted 3-1/2 hours labor plus parts totaling well over $400. I was able to do it in around 3 hours saving around $360. And actually, after watching your video a couple times, the job went remarkably well with no surprises. Thank you again and take care.

[@paulariniello1910]

Great video! First time doing any maintenance on my car. The video was very clear and easy to follow. My escape is running strong now. Cheers!

[@rorycrabbe1905]

Thank you very much for this. Your guide was extremely detailed and walked me through the installation. Just finished the spark plug change and everything works! Thank you so much!

[@ann-mariehunrath4464]

Joe, you are THE MAN!!!! I have never worked on a car before and I followed your video step by step and my 2001 Ford Escape is running great after changing all spark plugs and the #2 coil. I really appreciate your attention to detail. Engine light is finally off and I saved myself $700! THANK YOU SO MUCH! :-)

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

THANKS thats exactly why i do these videos glad i could help you out

[@magdalenafischbacher4831]

Thank you so much Joe!! This is such a helpful video, it really shows you the step by step process of exchanging your spark plugs. At first it looked so overwhelming, but this video gives clear instructions on what to do. I was thankful my husband helped me with the process, because some bolts and spark plugs do require a good amount of strength to unscrew. Anyway, thanks so much!!

[@markymarkmen]

Just want to thank Joe for his video. Got a P0302 Cylinder two misfire. Of course 2 is under the intake in the back. Went to a garage guy said minimum 3 hours at 85 an hour. Then I found Joes video. After watching it a few times I thought this can’t be too difficult. Took me about an 1 hour to get it apart. I put new plugs in but didn’t change the coil. Another hour to put it back together. BIG MISTAKE. Code came back so I did it all again this time in less than hour total and yes I replaced the coil which yes got rid of the code. BIG THANKS to Joe he made it all look so EASY!!! And saving me $$$$$

[@tashacombs1306]

Thank you Joe. you saved us $500 with your step by step video. You're a great teacher

[@Romenet310]

Thank you so much for this video! I just replaced all of my sparks and the gaskets in probably 3 hours (took a break). I had never done it before so it was a bit daunting. Thankfully, you made this great video and it walked me right through it. My main problem is fixed (misfire cylinder 1). I still have rough idling but will continue my search for another solution. Thanks again!

[@ziggysimpson5027]

Just finished replacing the spark plugs on my 2007 Escape in about 3 hours. I walked through your video and it worked without issue. Very thorough step by step video. Thanks Joe!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks for watching and i am glad i could help you out

[@Muhyedinschannel]

JoeTheAutoGuy you Are Amazing thanks for this video

[@wnabbz]

I have a 2007 escape. while on stand still while gear is on D the engine keeps vibrating, what could be wrong?

[@jesusfavela3434]

Check your engine mounts mine had lots of vibration replaced them even though only one was bad she is smooth as silk now

[@verdandinanolascoescobar5852]

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[@SwiftGearheart24]

Dude, you just took something that made me pull my hair out and turned it into, "I can do this!" Thank you!!!

[@alecdelacroooz]

I just did mine today! took me a couple hours but I did it... Thank you for making this vid... this helped me a lot!! Greetings from Vancouver!

[@boblafountaine9560]

Great video Joe. You do make it look easy for sure. I'm just a nobody but I have removed my airbox many times since 05. It seemed easier for me to remove the MAF sensor hose first, then the airbox. It's easier to just bend the hose rather than have to pry the entire airbox. I've done it both ways and I've changed about 25 or so over the last 12 years. Great video!! MAF

[@ronb8052]

really good video....for a young guy, you seem like a meticulous mechanic...your future is bright.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Ron B thank you, and thanks for watching

[@61hink]

"pretty straightforward" is in the eye of the beholder! I changed the plugs on my Mazda without much trouble after watching a KZbin video, but I think I'll be bringing the Ford Escape to the shop. Good video for those ambitious enough to tackle it though.

[@tznascar70]

Good technical video as to steps to be done. My only problem is a did not see you use a torque wrench once during the process. An aluminum engine and heads with plastic intake, brass inserts and neoprene gaskets leak to air leaks,strippd bolts and warped parts if not torqued properly. Been a mechanic and teacher for over 60 years going from a simple test light to having a hand held diagnostic computer in my hand I can tell you nothing beats a good torque wrench to keep a vehicle running after putting it back together. Like I said great video. You know your stuff. We need more young mechanics.Just sometimes you have to put away the power tools and use your hands to get the feel of the parts.

[@cbarkwell1000]

You're absolutely right Mr.T.Z. Southern Califỏrnia Book/Clipboard Mechanic Smog Repair Auto Tech. 10.9.2019

[@davidthomas6949]

Okay but there are 500 fucking bolts... how are you supposed to find the specs for each goddamn bolt. I HATE this. truly feeling overwhelmed... you need 500 different toools and OMG

[@donaldspontarelli5003]

I don't agree you have to torque plugs to exact specs. I've never used a torque wrench for plugs on any off my cars with either cast or aluminum heads. For most men, using a standard 3/8' socket wrench, tighten the plug to the point just before you have to put your weight into it and that's going to be a little more than 11 lbs torque however if you are a heavy weight lifter or a couch potato, then you should definitely use a torque wrench. With most plugs though, a little more torque is better than less unless you have a Ford Tritan V8 with the short bored plug wells that resulted in allot of spark plug blowouts.

[@ziadeziada4039]

Really this is the best video on KZbin for how to change Ford Escape 3.0 V6 spark plug , very informative , but i think you should mention in description links of the the plugs you installed and gaskets besides tools you used ,thank you

[@cogpastorc]

Torque specs for the plugs are 11 ft. Lbs. But like you said just tught.

[@tja.7120]

Thanks for the video. This was the third one I watched and this was by far the best. The others were like, "disconnect all of this stuff" then through the magic of Hollywood, it was all disconnected. For someone that doesn't know, showing me how to disconnect and then reconnect is quite important. I am afraid, however that this is just too complicated for me.

[@deomartinez77]

Ugh why oh why did I have to buy one of these without finding out if a spark plug change would require taking apart enough stuff to dang near do a head gasket change? Thanks for the video man.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

The job may seem daunting but if you have the gaskets its like a 20 minute job tops

[@texless69]

I'm with you, any vehicle I purchase in the future will have to pass the non idiot engineer test. Ford this is stupid!

[@witnesswala]

Wow....just wow....Thank you. I just subscribed. Bought a 2001 Escape at an auction and there's some issues lol...Auto Zone reader said it's coil 1 & 2. A buddy for mine said one can get 6 pack of Duralast brand with lifetime warranty for $200 bucks. I have to do some more research to confirm before taking the plunge but really appreciate your work & wisdom. Peace bro

[@adamhunt6437]

Thanks for the walk-through. Got it done easily thanks to you.

[@michaelgazin2433]

This video was perfect in helping me change out the plugs in my 02 escape, only a couple differences but it was no problem at all. Car has been running strong ever since. Thanks Joe!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+Michael Gazin your welcome thanks for watching

[@AntonioFardella]

+Michael Gazin Hi Michael, where did you buy the spare parts? Could you please provide links or brand? Sorry for asking but i am not american and I do not know what is the best brand or raccomended brand i should rely on to have quality parts. Thank you in advance for your answer.

[@Crunchyorgans_1]

+Antonio Fardella eedc 5

[@AntonioFardella]

+Janice Cruz .....What?!?!

[@coozmokramer]

Awesome video. Just changed out plugs, gaskets, and coils. Shop wanted $500 just to replace the plugs and gaskets.

[@Muhyedinschannel]

After watching this video I have changed my spark plugs on my 2003 Ford Escape v6 3.0 Engine size it's really Easy steps i get it don in About 1 hr and 30 minutes to put Everything back in place now my car is running like Amazing thank you for this video it's really helped me a lots this is my first time Ever and I did it Excellent way

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Entertain Me glad i could help out , thanks for watching

[@hectorburgos8894]

TX so much for this post my friend!!! Perfect and clear. Congrats Joe

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

no problem thanks for watching

[@X-OR_]

I just had my 100000 Mile service done to my 2006 Ford Escape. The Plugs were all replaced. I'm glad I did not need to do this myself. It's funny, I still love my 2006 Ford Escape like the day I got it. Thanks for the great video.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

welcome thanks for watching

[@rebel3353]

Thank you for this video, gf's car has been having some issues and wanting to change spark plugs before I take it to the shop (if it even needs to go after spark plug change) to save some money and the front ones are easy to get to, but the back ones were the ones I had no idea how to get to, thanks!

[@reginaaguirre7716]

Hi Joe I just get one 2005 Ford Escape and I see is a quite a job to do the change of the spark plugs, what spark plug did you recomand to use the Motorcraft double platinum, normal or can I use the Plasma spark plug ?? by the way I´m in the borderland between Mexico and the USA so I had no problem to find any spark plug, thanks and the video is very helpuful.

[@jpritch2]

easy! but be sure to replace the six oval seals on the bottom of your intake manifold. I didn't and car ran bad. Code was saying "lean" and guy at autozone said it was probably those seals. It was.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

sam thesham of corse always replace gaskets that you take apart

[@bernadeleon1666]

Un trabajo hecho con toda su madre , te felicito

[@ghentforce2020]

Dude, thank you so much. I have a 2005 Mercury Mariner, but it's the same setup. Mechanic wanted to charge me $500 for parts and labor because of the intake manifold covering.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

glad i could help you out.

[@pedrogadea4926]

Like others said, great video, very clear in every way, but most definitely not straight-forward, considering you were only replacing spark plugs. Great work, dude.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks!!! i say straight forward because with out a camera i can do this job in 15 minutes

[@darrellcowdery3519]

Excellent video. No rush. will now change the plugs without "fear" ..Thank you ..

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+Darrell Cowdery thats great !!!!!

[@RickyPisano]

Great idea leaving the coolant lines on the Throttle body. I gotta do this job as soon as it gets warmer. Man I miss my garage. Great video. I'll be referring to it for sure. Probably a good idea to change the valve cover gaskets to while your this far in. The 3 plug well gaskets have a tendency to leak as they get old. Wells get oil in them and foul plugs and ruin Coil Packs. I'd even check the injectors too at this point and clean them. I'd knock out everything I could this far in. Would hate to take the intake off again any time soon. Awesome job. Thanks man. New sub.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thank you so much !!!! hope i will get a video made for the valve cover gaskets soon

[@GreenMonsterBFC]

Thanks for the video. I had piston two misfire on my 2005 Tribute so I had to replace the middle coil in the back. Your video made it easy and saved me a ton of coin!!! Thanks Bro!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Todd Spelman welcome thanks for watching

[@JenniferFuchek]

I used to have a 2001.5 Volkswagen Passat and was able to do coilpacks and plugs myself.... now I have a 2001 Escape XLT v6 (totaled Passat 10/15, not my fault)... was gonna change plugs not knowing when they were done. Your video made it easy to understand! question though - CAN rear ones be accessed without removal of upper intake manifold?

[@jayshreve4567]

I need ti to this on my 2001 because cylinders 2 and 3 are misfiring. Should I just replace all 6 spark plugs, coils and wires or just the 2 that are misfiring? A garage told me just replace them as they go bad. But that's just gonna cost more in labor if I have a shop do it or more nice days for me to do it. Should I add an EGR valve to the parts list?

[@tomgaffy9434]

do you put any thread lube on the plugs? Should they be changed in the 100,000 mile condition?

[@FootballJim715]

Great video! Explained and showed everything perfectly!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

James Wolsiffer thanks glad i could help

[@roncoleman6693]

Anti seize on the new plug threads?? Didn't see you do that. #1 problem with the plugs and aluminium heads.

[@mistermacgray]

Buddy and I are attempting this in a couple weeks on my 05. Code says random miss on cylinder number one so replacing all the COP and plugs while I'm there.

[@javiortiz2702]

great advise i just changed my plugs to my mariner it was great help

[@willdavis9411]

grate video man, well put together.

[@CaboWabotv]

Is there any reason why you didn't use any dielectric grease on the coil tip on the plug?

[@jay87horn]

@joetheautoguy what does dat mean if one of the spark plus are sitting higher than the others. The coil in the back middle was broken off the hing and I tried to change it but it was sitting too high and the coil won't fix all the way down because it's high

[@gohunting13]

great video I'll be saving alot of money doing it myself on my 2003 Escape

[@silvereye8]

Really good, are you able to show the suspension service

[@briangabel3478]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. If I am doing routine maintenance, is there anything else that would be beneficial to replace while I am in there?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

on the plug service no , ford does not recommended cleaning the throttle body due to a special coating on the body, so it's a pretty straight forward service just check your fluids and belt while your finishing up your service for normal maintenance

[@pfweeks]

That was truly excellent! Thanks so much!

[@samk3m3]

used this video to change plugs on my 05 Mazda tribute. thanx so much for the assist. any suggestion's on how to drain transmission fluid & refill?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+Michael Reeves honestly i cant say i do on that particular model

[@carlosuribe7701]

Thanks for the video from Guadalajara Mexico, was intereting to do for my self.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Carlos Uribe welcome, thanks for watching

[@DaveS1969]

Thanks for the vid...i almost paid someone 500 bucks for a tuneup lol ya saved me a fortune !!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

glad i could help you save for money

[@tinkerwitheverything6159]

I really appreciate the vid. I have to replace my alternator on my 03 escape v6. I was planning on taking it through the top, and replacing the plugs when I do. Do you have any experience with this job? I would be grateful for any help or advice. I am a little nervous about doing it but my wife and I just had a son and I don't have the ability (or the inclination-mostly ability:)) to pay a mech.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Tinker With Everything if you can get it off the ground and go from underneath its not to hard to gan access through the bottom and through the side fenderwell

[@nomercyriding]

Thanks Joe!

[@michaelplesch]

You do nice work.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks , i try ..and thanks for watching

[@artpatterson248]

Awesome video, very helpful.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks glad i could help out

[@11green11]

good work man, doubt you'll see this since the post is older. The only thing I take issue with is the fact that you did't blow it all down first and also clean the oil out of the upper intake once it was all apart. I'm sure that caked on oil from the pcv works it's way down and bakes onto the valves and guides. I'm just obsessive about preventative things like that. "do it nice or do it twice" lol either way hope all is well on your end :)

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

11green11 i actually edited this one down from a video with more detail about pcm damage from the coils. In that video i did spray it down with air. Before disassembly. I do offer upper intake cleaning services but if my customers dont want to do it im not going to force them to :) i also read all comments thanks for watching

[@edwardsstumpremovalsquirre8809]

I got a 2003 Ford Escape and when I got it in drive at a stop light and I turn my AC on it drops RPMs what could that be

[@blairguinea1337]

Nice job Joe

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Blair Guinea thank you, and thanks for watching

[@Kmuggle]

Great video!

[@PaulStevensCanada]

Great video. You can actually leave the throttle body connected to the intake manifold and just tilt it up like you did and bungee it to the hood. One less thing to take off.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Thanks for the info! good tip for all

[@familyusa5643]

What is reasonable charge for someone who will do such type of work on my ford escape?

[@davidingram6401]

As far as you know, would the procedure be the same for the 2008 Escape? The Escape changed in 08 but the engine setup looks similar to what is in this video.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

David Ingram very similar in nature a little easier just because of the drive by wire throttle body dont need to remove the throttle cables . but its pretty much the same routine

[@marksweldingmech.srvcs.9881]

Yeah contemplating on doing mine, thanks for the video I’m just really not into screwing with all this crap, I do know one thing my next vehicle is “ I’m going back in time screw this shit”

[@michaelmangen2012mm]

How many Ford escapes spark plugs twist off in the 3.0 please reply wife really needs it and I now the 5.4 are really bad

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Michael Mangen ive never had one break unless it was over torqued , not the two piece design of the 5.4 triton

[@jeet240]

Thanks Brother very good information now i know the proper way to do it i will be safe with this information thanks again .

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

your welcome!!!!!!!!! thanks for watching Bhajan

[@CrossKeysCrawlers]

just did mine in 1 1/2 hrs first time ever lol. i did pop the coolant hose off the throttle body....yikess. that went back on real fast. went to change my oil and the drain plug is messed up grrrr

[@AlexanderGonzalez-yr2dr]

Very good my friend.!

[@abrhm1986]

Hi, that small plastic cover on the accelerator and cc cables, do you know if that was the solution for that issue about the cruise control problem?, I meant that one in which the cruise control cable gets stuck under the engine cover. I have read some stuffs about that, but not know what was the solution from ford dealers, I buyed a ford escape 2002 six month ago, it has a big engine cover.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

abrhm1986 here is a recall for that particular cover, check with your ford dealer and they should be able to help you out for free

[@Vicius440426rt]

Fantabulous very well done A+ Mega thx

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Vicius440426rt thank you for watching, glad i could help.

[@gertis7420]

great job

[@boy9871]

Love it, Could u make more video's maintaince for Escape 3.0 :D

[@migle235]

looks like you dropped the egr valve gasket at 7:55 or did you replace it? cause it definitely fell down

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

mig lel yes it was replaced

[@benjamindyer7348]

to everyone that thinks this looks really difficult, trust me it is not very hard at all, i thought the same thing untill i did it lol. good video btw

[@bondarmsman]

Joe my 2003 ford escape xlt has the oil pressure warning on. I checked the oil and it's just about level. Is it a problem with the sending unit, the type of oil etc...? Please help.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

could be a sending unit , I would get the oil pressure manually checked to be safe, most times if you have no other issues with it running I'd say sending unit

[@dave4854]

I have a 2010 V-6 Flex fuel escape due for plugs, actually over due, is this something any mechanic can do or should I take it to the dealer?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

dave12546 any decent mechanic should have the ability to do this. just recommend using ford plugs

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

as long as somebody comes to me with one i will

[@jay87horn]

@joetheautoguy do you have to change the manifold gaskets

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

high chance of a vacuum leak and drive ability issues if you dont

[@RickyPisano]

I have a 2005 Ford 500 Limited with the 3.0L Duratec DOHC. It has the Electronic Throttle Body. That's the only difference I see. Definitely didn't want to take off those coolant hoses. Would the process be the same? I'm getting a misfire I think. Runs a little rough in drive at a stop but smooths out if I put it in park or neutral. Also getting a shake around 45 - 50 mph. I cleaned the MAF with CRC and changed the air filter. Still doing it. I checked the front 3 coil on plugs and they were firing. Haven't checked the injectors yet or the plugs though. Any ideas would be very appreciated. Check engine light is on. I've got a scanner on the way but just wondering what you think. THANKS!!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

sorry for late reply did you retrieve any codes ?

[@RickyPisano]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy That's OK. I appreciate the reply regardless. Initially I pulled a P0171, bank 1 to lean. Looked for vacuum leaks and couldn't find any. The car was running fine so I cleared the code. Then a couple weeks later I pulled a P0354 and 56, Ignition coil D and F primary/secondary circuit. Front bank so I was happy. Pulled the coil packs and there was oil (not much though, not even touching the coil) in the well for "D" and "E". "F" was dry. Figured valve cover gasket leak. Tightened down the cover just a bit hoping it would stop the leak and it did. Replaced the plugs and was running great again. Then a couple weeks later I pulled a P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire. This car was meticulously maintained. Never missed an oil change and all PM was done on schedule. I'm thinking at this point that I either have a bad coil on Cylinder 3, Bank 1 (of course) or an injector problem. I live in Tennessee now but used to work on cars all the time back in the day. Late '80s early '90's. Raced the NASCAR Street Stock Division in the Northeast and practically lived in my garage. I lost that due to a divorce and didn't open a hood for over 2 decades. I bought this 2005 Ford 500 Limited with the 3.0L Duratec DOHC V-6. When I opened the hood I didn't even know what I was looking at. I was used to the old V-8s, Straight/Slant 6's and 4 bangers. Carburetors, distributors, points... you get the point. Anyway, I told myself it was still an engine and I used to rip them apart and put them back together. Swap engines. Everything. So I started watching videos like yours, and I get it now. All sensors and ECM controlled. No biggie. Bottom line, I'm pretty sure I need to pull the Plenum, and both valve covers. Change all the gaskets, check the injectors, change the plugs, and all the circuits for the power, signal and ground wires on everything. I wouldn't even bother with a 16 year old car normally but this car is like new. Interior, body, electronics, tires, everything. Incredible condition for its age. Any suggestions you have would be appreciated. I have a car port but no garage and it's freezing out now. I'm only driving to the store and a few miles at a time hoping I can wait until it gets warmer to do the job. The misfire is sporadic and my fuel mileage has dropped but not shaking on the short trips I'm limiting it to. Just trying to bide my time.

[@sonnydofflemyer1916]

Great vid...Thanks

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

your welcome, thanks for watching sonny!!!!!!!

[@lmontoya39]

Hi Joe, have you an video to replace Camshaft Retainer And Seal? Part Number: 6B293, Regards...

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+Leonardo Montoya unfortunatly no i do not

[@JayWhiteMadden]

What are those air guns youre using and what kind of compressor do you have?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

various brands and air compressor is a sanborn older model 50 gallon , but air tools are bluepoint and mac in this video and i use dewalt electric tools as well as milwaukee

[@alexcarmecanicaautomotiva8374]

joe good night friend, l loved your video helped me a lot despite our distance . hum day maybe l´ll live in, your wonderful coutry. i love the us of america

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+alexandro ferreira thanks for watching

[@alexcarmecanicaautomotiva8374]

+JoeTheAutoGuy joe I who thank you , you guys are there the usa that give me opportunity of learning more . here any course costs too much , my little workshop but do analysis with oscilloscope and other technological tools I buy a lot of effort and sacrifice. want to buy the fuel injection abn test the fuel line pressure but not enviao for Brazil , how you can help me in this send ? I pay as you? It exists as faser deposit for you there in the USA ? Friend big hug from his friend and admirer of Brazil here , my greatest wish will be one day know the usa

[@jennavoss7035]

Joe auto guy does that include the same as a 2006 Ford Escape xlt v6 3.0

[@yapyap66]

fair dink !?!? think ill just keep undoing bolts until the engine falls out then replace it with a Briggs & Stratton motor

[@davidbleeker784]

Thanks man.

[@davidbleeker784]

I didn’t take off the air box, just the clamp. But, followed all the rest.

[@MrDailychance]

will this work for a 2002 ford taurus SES? it is also a 3.0l V6

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

for the most part yes its about the same process just different pieces and configuration

[@godzillab10]

Hey I see your answering questions here pretty regularly. I was wondering about something that may or may not have something to do with my spark plugs on my 2003 Escape. So we had a bad snowstorm a few weeks back I was in 4WD a bit leaving the house. After everything got back to normal my car started acting funny. Currently it has issues picking up speed beyond 40mph and the engine revs way too much, going uphill is a nightmare. Also my gas consumption shot through the roof. I'm stuck with 3 options. My brother proposed I'm stuck in 4WD but I've done almost everything to ensure I'm not. My buddy assumes bad spark plugs, which is what I'm hoping for, and my personal worst fear, for obvious reasons is transmission failure. Thoughts? Two more things I thought to add, when I first started it when these problems occurred my car idled very violently, this went away relatively quickly, and something that happened two times and only after I put gas in. During the acceleration from a stop, I heard a very high pitched squealing sound.

[@KCarllraCK]

godzillab10 Sounds to me like its a bad ignition coil. I too have a 2003 Ford Escape which had the very same problem. I unfortunately didn't fix it soon enough I melted the catalytic converter. You could try a diagnostic code reader and see if it tells you more info. I used one and it told me that I had failed ignition #5. Coil 4, 5, and 6 are the ones in the front, they are easy to get too. Unfortunately 1,2 and 3 are not. But Joe the Auto Guy does a good job on showing us how to replace them. Hope this helps a little. Good Luck

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

godzillab10 do you have any check engine lights on. any codes could greatly help out. the power transfer units on these cars can cause issues as well as the rear diff housings. i have actually removed the drive shaft from the power transfer unit and rear diff to see if i freed up engine power. but its a rare case. the engines have coil issues . if you lose a cylinder you will have very little power and horrible gas mileage. and as KcarllraCK mentioned it can take out the catalytic converter which will give you more issues as in no power and in some cases a no start if it clogs completely

[@Joniyah444]

What are the back cylinders, 4,5,6, right to left ?

[@RickyPisano]

1, 2 and 3. L to R

[@geraldsanford2411]

one word to the wise when you spray with air always plug yjr throttle body with a paper towel or rag to reduce the chance of getting contaminants in the engine bn a DIY MECHANIC FOR OVER 40 YEARS

[@marchhare9440]

Yeah, kinda made me cringe there too. Aside from that, awesome video!

[@josechavarri9195]

friend where to find the blue gums that you changed it

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

not sure of your question... do you mean the gaskets? if so they are felpro upper manifold gaskets can get them everrywhere parts are sold i beleive

[@1990GIGA]

thanks for video. i check my car with computer and there was written that there is a problem over the 3 and 5 spark plugs. but i don't understand which one is it. can you help me?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Giga koka you just need to know cylinder locations???

[@JRMCNEA]

JoeTheAutoGuy How long does it take for the computer to relearn the throttle positions? car seems a litle off on acceleration. And when I take my foot off the gas it throttles down then spikes about 400 rpms.

[@beejaythedeejay5100]

Your very informative video great job iam goi g to do my mazda now thanks n God Bless 👌🤲🤟😭🤡🎶🎩 wonderful job