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Jul 21, 2009 | 01:48 PM

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There is a TSB from Ford and lots of discussion in threads concerning removal. Click on the above Search tab and use the Advanced Search. You should find lots to read.

TSB? Is this a "sticky"? I dont see anything pretaining to HOW to remove them. Please feel free to send a link, if possible.

Jul 21, 2009 | 01:52 PM

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TSB? Is this a "sticky"? I dont see anything pretaining to HOW to remove them. Please feel free to send a link, if possible.

A TSB is a Technical Service Bulletin. It is a communication sent to Ford dealers advising how the techs should deal with a problem.

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Jul 21, 2009 | 02:24 PM

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Here is a writeup by a member that followed the TSB.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ml#post3505567

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Jul 21, 2009 | 05:15 PM

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I'm getting ready to change out my spark plugs on my 04. I've heard a number of ppl comeplain about problems after they install something other than autolite or motorcraft? Any suggestions?

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:19 PM

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I'm getting ready to change out my spark plugs on my 04. I've heard a number of ppl comeplain about problems after they install something other than autolite or motorcraft? Any suggestions?

You do not want Autolite. Motorcraft performs the best but several have tried the one piece Champions. Several of those trying them have had problems with misfires. I went back with Motorcrafts and have no problems.

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Jul 21, 2009 | 06:34 PM

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why dont I want autolite? i put in autolites 40k miles ago and no problems at all, dont tell me they break even easier than MC, as far as I knew they are exactly the same

Jul 24, 2009 | 12:15 AM

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Here is a writeup by a member that followed the TSB.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ml#post3505567

The photos in the link have been deleted. How is TSB(Recalls & TSB tab) used? Does it require a password?

Jul 26, 2009 | 06:33 AM

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If you get it done while still under the bumper to bumper warranty period the dealer will cover the repairs to remove the broken plugs.
I called around they all said yes we'll cover it...Took it to one dealer who said yes we'll cover it paid 180 bucks for the labour to change plugs and none broke.

I went with the champion one piece plug with the nickel anti seize as per TSB.
Should not be an issue in the future.
Good Luck

You have an amazing dealer. All the dealers I've ever dealt with would only change a part if it was broken. It's something that all 8 plugs went bad that early in life.

Jul 26, 2009 | 09:15 AM

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If you do it yourself, here is an interesting review on the Lisle extractor tool.

http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog...ds-bad-design/

Jul 26, 2009 | 10:04 AM

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I replaced mine at 55k miles with the one piece Champions. I'm glad I did b/c the gap was .06 where spec is .045. Plus, now it's not in the back of my mind as I keep driving Big Blue.

I posted about it here, including the method I found from another poster for extracting the one I broke.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...y-05-5-4l.html

Jul 26, 2009 | 11:39 PM

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yeah I called my dealer and they definately weren't going to cover breakage and they told me to wait till I have around 90,000.

Jul 29, 2009 | 05:56 PM

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You have an amazing dealer. All the dealers I've ever dealt with would only change a part if it was broken. It's something that all 8 plugs went bad that early in life.

No, they don't pay to change plugs...sorry if there was a misunderstanding...I paid for champion plugs and labor and IF the dealer broke any of them, then the plug repair would have been covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. This was approved by the service manager.

This is customer service. I did buy the truck from them as well. I think in these financial times customer service is important. SOME dealers still don't get it.

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