Spark plug replacement (2001-2007 Ford Escape 3.0L 6 cylinder engine)

[@richardlewczykjr1022]

Just did my daughter's 2003 Mazda tribute. While plenum is off we found many rotten vacuum and pcv lines ...

[@mbriggin]

I just swapped all 6 on a 2006 Escape. This video was an absolute lifesaver. Thank y'all so much for making it. I wish all instructional videos were made this well.

[@7jack7]

This is Academy Award material in the Instructional Video category

[@jeffreyrooze2378]

This tutorial was great! I was able to complete this job with no issues. Thank you!

[@feelthepayne88]

Excellent guide and very thorough. Thank you!

[@P40BTomahawk]

This was one of the best vids I've seen. A big Thank you!!!

[@yapyap66]

Thank you very much, great video without the thrills

[@leonzocuma8053]

Excellent

[@deomartinez77]

I followed the instructions and got the job done but now I am getting p2195 and p2197 O2 sensor codes and the SUV starts choking at idle or parked. The tubes were put on securely and I changed the air filter. Any videos on what could be causing this?

[@corybrown5583]

you should check your gaskets on the intake manifold. Most likely a vacuum leak. Honestly if you connected everything back up correctly that's the only thing it could be.

[@diadee3158]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@abrahamarreola1728]

Great job thanks

[@johnmosha8285]

How to solve miss ford escape

[@ManicMechanic007]

These set of instructions seem so laid back and straight forward. A lot of the other channels seem to struggle with this particular service. Your efforts are appreciated and leave nothing to be questioned. Great job.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Once again, thanks Manic. You don't know how many times I thought I finished a vid, but when I look at it for the last time before uploading it, I'll say, "Damn, I forgot to include that!" But in the end, I want a vid that even if you've never done it before, you can do it yourself. Thanks for watching!

[@anoldguyandsomeoldcars8922]

Your video is the only reason I attempted to do this myself. I just finished and it runs great and this is one of the best instructional videos on the internet.

[@TMackTips]

Fantastic video - really helped me and my son fix his car! Thank you very much for taking the time to make this!

[@kassimdhanani140]

The best video and very detailed.

[@jonwilliams1639]

Wow Thanks for this video .I went to a local car garage and they wanted to charge me over 600.00 to replace my sparks plugs on a 2006 ford escape I told the guy he was totally nuts im not going to pay that much.I found this video and had followed step by step and got them in and now no more chugging or miss fire on cylinder 2 error codes..Thanks a lot ..You did a great job on the video......

[@darkhelmetsplane]

Excellent tutorial! What a stupidly complicated procedure to replace spark plugs... I was able to do this on my 2002 Mazda Tribute without any issues. Thanks for this.

[@wilfredt1]

After 6 months of trial and error I fix my 2002 escape with your video instructions, Thank you.

[@BigMoe-wf7nx]

This is, by far, the best video on how to change spark plugs on a Ford escape!! I have a 2001 and believe that I can do this job the same way you did!! Back in the old days like in the 70s and 80s, we didn't have to go through all this crap to change spark plugs!! 😠 Life and cars were simple back then and much easier to work on!! Thank you buddy for showing me how to do this. If I ever meet you, I'm going to give you a case of MGD (Miller Genuine Draft)!! 😁👍

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, Moe. Really, the only tricky part is the disconnections/reconnections around the throttle body. The rest is pretty easy. Just take your time! Again, thanks for watching!

[@robbjr7879]

At least on the 2007 ford escape you can get away with leaving the throttle cables and vent tube. Instead of taking the entire intake off you instead shove it to the side. Though it would be much easier to access the spark plugs and ignition coils with the plenum entirely removed. Everything on my escape is so brittle and dry rotted though that I try to unplug as little as I can get away with.

[@truthsearcherforever3211]

Best DYS video in KZbin history. Great camera angle. Thanks for showing us how to do it.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, truth...hope the video helped. Thanks for watching!

[@seanphl8104]

This is the best video ive seen so far on this topic

[@giusppeooooumoo9083]

Thank you so much! I saved some significant money and learned some good stuff!

[@oldmanhads2043]

Thank you so much for this. I found a similar video earlier that i followed, and wondered why my car ran badly when i was done. The other video didnt mention replacing the gaskets at all. It was running lean on both sides. One EGR gasket and 6 manifold gaskets, ive re-done the whole process today and my car has never sounded better.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Great! Glad it helped solve the problem. Thanks for watching, Hadleigh!

[@docohm50]

Thank you for all your videos! Incredible detail I appreciate it. I bought a used 2002 Ford Escape with 145,000. It now has 268,000. I have a firewall coil pack that's bad. I am replacing all the plugs/coil packs plenum gaskets, PVC EGR and vacuum lines. Maybe the injectors also if the price is right. I learned about pressurized fuel lines, fuel coupling tools, the wire harness under the motor mount and other little details of this job because of you taking the time to film/edit. Thank you for that! I hope God blesses you and your family! Take care my friend

[@richardmourdock2719]

Nice specialty tool at 13:27.... I take it the Grease Monkey made that one in the shop with a pair of needle nose and a torch and piece of 1/2 inch rebar...... very impressive. Where does one get a pair of Kevlar gloves to protect knuckles for this job? Makes me look back fondly at the simplicity of a Chevy small block. Very, very helpful though. Thank you Grease Monkey.. Will head to my local U-Pick to practice on one before I start on my wife's car.

[@AnneAllen-wu5xg]

Very helpful for anyone that wants to understand what their mechanic is doing under your hood. Thank you.

[@the_g_fred]

Great Video. Very detailed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@brentarnold2865]

I have never seen a video where you have to take apart the whole engine to do spark plugs This is insane😢😢😢😢 I will definitely forget something

[@CadenMcMullen]

Why should you never re use the EGR valve gasket?

[@stephenino]

My only comment is you could have had all the tools needed shown on a table labeling them before you started the job. So when following your instructions you’re not finding out something new that you should have already had instead of stopping to go out and getting the missing item or fluid or solution that you’re using. No surprises when it all shown ahead of time.

[@RickFoxx777]

Thank God for this video!!! This has got to be the worst design of any engine I have come across (I have a Mazda Tribute which is basically the same). Going through this nightmare just to remove the d..n spark plugs is complete insanity! Seems like "they", (whoever they are) did this on purpose so that every day people could not take care of this simple repair on their own. Most shops want $350.00 to $600. just to replace the plugs. YIKES!!! It's a good thing this car was given to me for free so I don't feel to bad putting the time or money in it. I would never, ever buy a vehicle like this, where the basic maintenance of spark plug removal...was this difficult to achieve. Again thanks for the great video... I have been working on cars for over forty years and I would never would have been able to figure this spark plug changing nonsense out without your help. Just my 2 cents worth. Peace.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Hate to say it, Rick, but a lot of newer cars with 6 or 8 cylinders...and front wheel drive...tuck the back spark plugs under the plenum. 4-cylinder cars are usually pretty easy when it comes to spark plugs. But, I'm with you...they do these type of things so that the average DIY mechanic won't want to do it, even if they have the tools. By the way, wait 'til you have to replace the alternator! On the 3.0, the axle has to come out so that the alternator can come through the bottom (you can also unbolt a motor mount and shift the engine slightly to get it out...but I think the axle removal is easier). Anyway, Rick, glad the vid helped...and thanks for watching!

[@lindadavis6197]

What's the name of the part where the from coils goes I believe the first hold where the first coil gose in is script how do I replace it so when I put the call in it gets fire

[@SheoCabral]

Acabo de cambiar mis bujías siguiendo este tutorial

[@aflores2693]

Wish you would talk in the video some people can’t read well I have a person with me who has dislexia

[@christiancrown7864]

Thanks Mate, you saved me hundreds !!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad the vid helped, Christian...and thanks for watching!

[@paulblack1337]

With the 3 hoses on the back of the plenum what is the hose on the right called, the one you took off 2nd

[@roadmaster1731]

First Class Video. 9-11-2024

[@MeanLeen]

can anyone help I did a spark plug and coil change and now my car won't start

[@246spearfishing7]

Man what a great vid! Great work

[@cbknight6882]

That's the way a "how to" video is supposed to be presented. Absolutely great. Take notice all you "wannabe" you tubers.

[@johndreyer973]

11 out of 10 for me. Only reason I didn’t give it a 12 is because you didn’t come to my house and do the work for me 😉

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, John. I would have done it for you, but...uh...my grandma had to move that day, and I had to help...LOL. Glad the vid helped. Thanks for watching!

[@clipty2463]

Amazing video as always. Your videos are top quality and extremely helpful.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad you like them!

[@ratoncito017]

The best Person to Explain this Job wow 🤝

[@vilnabelarus7528]

tell me where the pcv valve is located in such an engine

[@octaviorojocamarillo2826]

BIEN EXPLICADO TU VIDEO MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@pacman4937]

I performed this on a friends 2006. I have no automotive training, per se. I was able to do this and change the computer in around 30-45 minutes. The key is having the correct tools beforehand. I originally attempted it without the correct tools and had to stop near the end. Once I came back with the correct tools days later, it was easy. I suggest that everyone buy good tools, like automatic wrenches, screwdrivers, etc, deep sockets and the like. Sure it’s an investment but then you never have to hire someone for the work ever again.

[@ivanperez9067]

Excelente video solo te faltó algo de música 👌

[@a68riz]

While Im at it....gasjets How can I know who makes a quality set of gaskets for this ? Who makes the killer gaskets....for this and valve cover gaskets? Thank you in advance. 👍

[@kwagon22]

This is an excellent Visio. I wish it had sound but the step by step instruction are very clear. I’m going to try the back plugs. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@MariKurisato]

I own a Mazda Tribute 2004. These instructions and this video were the first in a baker's dozen that made sense in a no nonsense straightforward fashion. Liked and subbed, and thank you!

[@brandonayers4321]

I like my integra all 4 on top nothing to remove lol

[@raulacevedo-esteves9493]

Keep the good work! Excellent video!

[@lancewells1128]

This video showed me that doing this is beyond my skill and patience level. And that's ok. Too often people's videos make things look easier to me than they are. From watching a can see almost anyone could do this by following step by step. Just not me. Good job though!

[@ryanvosotros1787]

My Ford 01 escape was misfiring. Seen and compared various videos, this is the best one to follow. No wiggling, no gueswork. Thanks! Btw I also followed the vid showing how to replace brake shoes for ford escape. Brilliant! Lots of love from Australia!

[@NOISlights]

Just changed coil number 3 looks a lot harder than it is totally

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

👌 Thanks for watching!

[@stevemcferren5400]

Dude! I am so impressed by how complete your presentation is! You go slow and step by step in removal order and re-install order including torc specs on all bolts! You ARE the man! It has inspired me to turn my 2004 into a project car! I have already completed a rust removal and Corroseal process for every square inch of the undercarriage! I only have a few areas to weld on the unibody beams! Keep me posted any time you do your Escape! I will push the bell for notifications having already subscribed 🔔 Keep up the good work! 🤗

[@Dina-mw1by]

This was perfect I'm very happy

[@ishzero1258]

Is it necessary to remove sll this stuff

[@George-bs9tq]

I thought that changing the spark plugs on my mothers' ford escape would be really hard, but after watching this video it seems pretty easy. Thank You!!!

[@mikeydizme1]

Thanks for the great, instructional video. The notes and visual cues really helped.

[@jeffandlilmel]

Thank you!!!! Best tutorial ever!!!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thank you, Jeff...hope it helped you get the job done. Thanks for watching!

[@joelopez5904]

Do you know where is the sensor knock???

[@michaelb8113]

Thank you for the great video. It gave me the courage to do this repair myself. I watched the video and pre-ordered all the parts and sealants. Then brought my laptop into the garage. Followed your video step by step and it all went extremely well. Also changed all the ignition coils and everything else I could find that was old. You are a hero to all of us who are tired of bringing our older cars to mechanics who charge monstrous amounts of money, specifically with the parts mark up

[@vinylrules27]

Thank you so much! These instructions were amazing and were the only reason I was able to do this myself. To those about to go through this themselves, it’s not bad at all as long as you follow along. There’s a few tight spots for getting to the bolts in the back, but this should save you some money. For me it only cost about $60 for parts and tools that I didn’t have including new vice grips for a bolt that broke off while tightening.

[@hmtnhk]

Truly, your videos are AWESOME, so self-explanatory and perfectly design. Fantastic job!

[@richardbrumsey3142]

Replacing anti freeze was grwat

[@AnneAllen-wu5xg]

Thank you

[@paulsosa1872]

I had a lot of oil in the spark the plug wells. Valve cover gaskets and well seals have to be replaced. How difficult is it to remove the valve covers from here?

[@George-bs9tq]

One question, Is it totally necessary to put dielectric grease or is it something optional?

[@turmasable]

Super video ! Today change my Ford Spark plugs after watch this video,easily . Only no moving IAC connector ,EVAP purge valve and EGR vacuum regulator. I thing this engine is 12 V i have 24Valve and different .

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks for watching, Urmas. Glad it helped

[@simpleman7264]

The Very best video, on how to do,on the internet I have ever seen. Thank you so much. If anyone asks me how to do a mechanical job , I will look your way and send the video. So happy to have stumbled on to such good content. You are a very good teacher. 👍 😁.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, Simple MAN...hope the vid helped you get the job done...and save money! Thanks for watching!

[@flambeaulizama]

Thanks for the video. It's the best! Going to go tackle this before the rain comes. Thanks again, Mae

[@woo2you]

Best How-To Video I've seen. Thanks for a Great Job.

[@brianhartman3186]

Great video, truly appreciate the help!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad the video helped you change the spark plugs, Brian...and thanks for watching!

[@roachusmle7612]

One of the best car repair videos on KZbin! Thank you!

[@MelancholicSaiko]

Sooo.. Im outsode alone, getting dark and watching this video for help and the LOUD MONKEY CALL IN THE START ALMOST MADE ME SHIT MYSELF.. it sounded so realistic and close 😂😂

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Sorry about that! At night and alone...I would imagine that shrill would make one soil their undies LOL! Thanks for watching, Melancholic

[@MelancholicSaiko]

@@GreaseMonkeyFever i watched the video once and became an instant pro at disassembling the manifold (coming from a guy whos never worked on a car). I appreciate the comprehensive tutorial.

[@iesusmorales8813]

great video, iluminacion and focus are key. thank you.

[@scottalexander6427]

I replaced my plugs and ignition coils, and now engine runs rough. I put original back in and it still runs rough. What did I do wrong?

[@corybrown5583]

Might be a vacuum leak where the intake manifold meets the engine block.

[@caseywilson4607]

Woot

[@arnoldbaclig7709]

This video you can learned a lot... And this the proper way to make a video... Awesome man 👌

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, Arnold! Believe me, you don't want to hear me try to explain everything. Thanks for watching!

[@aqu6159]

Wow this is amazing!!! Thank you so much!

[@ericreeve3461]

Excellent tutorial. Saved my ass! Thank you thank you thank you

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad it helped, Eric. It is a good thing to save ones ass. Thanks for watching!

[@jorgemontoya3039]

Best video ever thanks for your help

[@izanamisalomonvarotorres8571]

This is the beast video, gracias.

[@noearias2006]

Good and nice Video thank you

[@iam1superwomn]

Great video! Very detailed thank you!!!

[@luisurgiles1167]

thanks sr you helped me a lot

[@danowinery578]

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[@mtnovice]

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thank you novice, hope it helped. Thanks for watching!