2003 Screw 5.4. I'm going to be changing the plugs and was wondering if I need any special tools. Also if anybody has any pointers on how to best accomplish this please let me know. Tried doing a search and came up with a whole lot of nothing. Thanks.

 

No special tools needed, just a few extensions, and a few hours. Take your time. I found it was best to start threading the plug by putting a piece of tubing over the end of the plug, sliding the plug down the hole, and start tightening the plug with the tube, then follow up with the sockets.

 

extended 5/8" stocket... they makes one that are about 5" long and the work very well..

 

What I'm really concerned about is the coil on plug (COP?) Is it the same as a normal spark plug boot or do I have to do something special. Me and a couple of buddies were looking under the hood the other weekend, mind you after a couple of beers, and at first it almost looks like there are no plugs. That was why I was wondering if I needed special tools. Thanks for the input guys.

 

Here's a link to a good tutorial on changing the plugs in a 5.4L: http://www.mattstruck.com/sparkplugs/sparkplugs.html

Good luck!

 

If you dont drink now you will be an alcoholic after changing these plugs!

 

The link is very imformative , but leaves out to many other impotant things to do during the proccess. I would elaborate but that's allot of writing and don't have the time. I suggest investigating more thoroughly within these forums so that you cover ALL the bases of this procedure.