The Matco set I have is BPR65. And the spark plugs that came in my 04 were PZT2FT (not 100% sure on that part #), but i replaced those plugs with plugs that supposedly fixed the breaking problem, which are in the newer F150s. The part # is PZT14F.

Thanks, The new plugs I put in are Motocraft PZT14F. Also, I used a high temp (2100*F) anti-seize on the new plugs, so hopefully they wont break next time.

Yeah, the Matco one does. You have to use the other shorter and thicker bolt to get the bigger piece of the porcelain out.

 

It looks like the Matco tool works like the Lisle tool and pushes the porcelain in a little farther so the shield can be removed. Is this correct?

 

[QUOTE=milkthegoat;3450317]The Matco set I have is BPR65. And the spark plugs that came in my 04 were PZT2FT (not 100% sure on that part #), but i replaced those plugs with plugs that supposedly fixed the breaking problem, which are in the newer F150s. The part # is PZT14F.

I recently purchased my 2008 Super Crew 5.4 and was wondering from the above statement, have they fixed this spark plug problem? I have about 1,500 miles on mine at this point and just wanted to know if I need to be concerned about my plugs when the time comes (hopefully several years from now)? Someone had mentioned on an earlier thread about changing them out before the 36,000 miles period (I assume due to warrenty issues, although I also read that the broken plugs weren't being covered by warrenty) and was wondering if this is something for me to also keep in mind.

Thanks.

 

Just to keep things straight, the PZT14F is just a higher temp plug to correct temp issue with the 3V engine, it did not address the brackage issue at all. That plug did not come out till after the 2008 trucks were already being sold and is a completely different plug. Will not fit in the early 2008s and prior 3v.

 

You didn't answer my question. The Matco tool looks like it pushes the porcelain down like the Lisle Tool does. Is this correct?

John

 

The Matco tool does push the porcelain down.

 

I've said it before, but I'll help in ANY plug change in Western Kentucky.

I've changed mine 3 times, zero problems.

 

[QUOTE=nhsd;3465291]From what I have seen and read the spark plug issues were on the 04-08 trucks with an engine build date of 10/09/2007 and before. According to that info engines with build date after that should be ok.

This is where I got that info
http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricant...d/tsb/0819.pdf

I AM NOT SAYING YOU ARE IN THE CLEAR, as I am not 100% sure, just going by info found on the web. Check your engine build date (look at your engine, on one of the valve covers you should find it)

Also from what Ive seen, spark plug issues are not under warranty. People are changing them early to avoid breakage problems, changed mine at 15K with no problems and replaced with ones from brisk racing

 

any idea when you got broken plugs, but the shield, the porcelain and part of the electrode still there? just the hex jam nut and the upper porcelain half came out, so any help?

 

I'm still wondering if anybody has the gonads to try a homemade weld at the shield/jam nut joint to strengthen it to a one piece level. I'm not that mechanically inclined or else I'd try it myself. Just wondering if it would actually fit in the plug well and fire. Anybody got a welder want to play "fix the sparkplug"?

 

I've got a lot of Matco tools in my garage, along with SnapOn tools. I should buy one of those tools... thanks for the PNs... I'm going to talk to my Matco rep about those tools. Handy to have, I'll tell ya. Even though I don't own a 5.4l, you never know who might need one.

 

Well that may be some problem right there.... It says to let the penetrating oil soak for a few hours before you start working. If it only took 3 hours you did not let the oil do its job.. Well I hope my luck will be as good as yours when I go to attempt this

 

my local dealer said they would have to keep truck overnight to let it soak... and it would run a little over 300$ plugs are 18$ a piece, so i waiting till 100,000, assuming i even have truck then...