Whu hu! Changed my plugs no issues...25K miles :)
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From: Ft. Myers, Fl
my build date is 11/04 and I just had to have my plugs replaced as well as Fuel Injectors # 2 and 5. The TSB is 06-3-3, This article supersedes TSB 05-25-5 to update the model years and Service Procedure.
Some 2004-2005 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.4L 3V engine, may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with misfire diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300 through P0308 and/or P0316, and a spark knock.
Doug
Some 2004-2005 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.4L 3V engine, may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with misfire diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300 through P0308 and/or P0316, and a spark knock.
Doug
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From: Georgia on my mind...
Originally Posted by KC-10 FE
I know this is a silly question, did you happen to take some photos of your used plugs? I'd like to see what the used plugs that come out of these engines look like.
KC-10 FE out...
KC-10 FE out...
Those came out of my truck at about 27K miles.
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From: Winston-Salem, NC
Originally Posted by expy03
Hey Quintin,
Why are 2 of the plugs darker than the others? It looks like oil in the pic.
Why are 2 of the plugs darker than the others? It looks like oil in the pic.
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From: Georgia on my mind...
Originally Posted by expy03
Hey Quintin,
Why are 2 of the plugs darker than the others? It looks like oil in the pic.
Why are 2 of the plugs darker than the others? It looks like oil in the pic.
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From: Texas in the heart
What Matt sez. About a week prior to me replacing them, I pulled #1 and #6 just to see what they looked like and how they'd come out. At that time, I didn't really plan on replacing all of them, so I put a little dab of dielectric grease on those two and slammed them back in. That black stuff is the residue of the grease on those plugs.
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From: Austin, TX
Just curious, how soon should I replace the plugs on my truck? I do a lot of stop and go driving. (I'm an A/C contractor) I waited until 100k on my V-10, and they looked fine. Also has Ford resolved the problem with plugs blowing out?
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Hi Guys,
I now I took a long time to reply but I've been enjoying every single with my truck now, finally good rid of my truck shutthering going up hills, when flooring it... and guess what it was guys, the DAMM PZT-2F's plugs belive it or not... I've bought and changed with the PTZ-1F one step colder... and whu hu!! no problems... everything is cool now!!! It went away...I HOPE this helps another fustrated F-150 member like me...that could not figure out what was going on for a long time... I'm very happy with my truck now...!!! so happy I've rushed and bought wheels and tires... lost a lil.. power...but looks way better.... anyway guys!! thanks to all for your help... and this is my 2 cents.. hope it helps someone...!!
Bernie
I now I took a long time to reply but I've been enjoying every single with my truck now, finally good rid of my truck shutthering going up hills, when flooring it... and guess what it was guys, the DAMM PZT-2F's plugs belive it or not... I've bought and changed with the PTZ-1F one step colder... and whu hu!! no problems... everything is cool now!!! It went away...I HOPE this helps another fustrated F-150 member like me...that could not figure out what was going on for a long time... I'm very happy with my truck now...!!! so happy I've rushed and bought wheels and tires... lost a lil.. power...but looks way better.... anyway guys!! thanks to all for your help... and this is my 2 cents.. hope it helps someone...!!
Bernie
