Spark plug shot out while driving
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Originally Posted by jvangel
How many miles were on your truck when this happened, and had you replaced the plugs prior to it coming out? I have 97,500 miles on it and the plugs have never been changed. I'm so nervous about this plug thing that I have been thinking about selling my truck. 
I have a 97 5.4, and it just turned 170,000 miles. 2 plug changes, and no problems. Don't sell your truck. I wouldn't exactly say this is common, but it can happen. They sold so many of these trucks, it only seems like it happens alot.
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From: Macungie, PA
I'm going to change my plugs at 50,000 as a preventive measure. I figure, taking them out and installing new ones will allow me to re-torque them properly and maintain my good performance. To re-torque properly, you should back off the plug, then torque. By the time you get that far, you might as well replace the plugs.