Anyone have spark plugs break at 20,000 miles(5.4L 3V)?
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Anyone have spark plugs break at 20,000 miles(5.4L 3V)?
I want to change my plugs before my warranty is up. I'm trying to decide if I want to do it myself or give Ford $250.00 labor and be covered in case one breaks. I've read all the posts on spark plugs and it seems most of the people who had problems had higher mileage. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by FordsForMe
Are they not platinum plugs? Why change at 20k?
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Honestly you do have a point of sorts.
Unless you have the new design plugs and then it's still not a gaurrentee, they may corrode or carbon inplace unless you remove them about every 30k or so, or take your chances of a problem later on and hope they go until you trade the truck.
The outer shields tend to come apart from the very close clearence.
Take your pick.
Unless you have the new design plugs and then it's still not a gaurrentee, they may corrode or carbon inplace unless you remove them about every 30k or so, or take your chances of a problem later on and hope they go until you trade the truck.
The outer shields tend to come apart from the very close clearence.
Take your pick.
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Originally Posted by FordsForMe
Are they not platinum plugs? Why change at 20k?
.I took mine out real early - just as a preventative measure - applying the hi-temp nickel anti-sieze to the shields and the very top part of the threads - (a very small amount there), in preparation for the real changeout at 30-50k miles (at which point I WILL be installing the Brisk 3VR17YS plugs - 100k miles , my ***
). Not my recommendation to others - just what I did to feel good, so for all you ****'s priming up yer flamethrowers ---> fek off
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05Black150,
At your current rate of mileage on your truck, you will need to drive it for 8 more years before it is actually due for a plug change as per service recommendations. Do you really plan to keep the truck that long?
In my case, I have a 2005 with 111,000 miles on the clock. I changed the plugs last Saturday for the first time in the truck's life. I carefully followed the TSB for plug changes on the 3V 5.4L except that I used Sea Foam Deep Creep rather than the AeroKroil penetrant. No plugs broke off; no problems.
If you just want some peace of mind here, then change out the plugs yourself, still following the TSB and be sure to use the high temp anti-sieze on the ground sleeve only on the replacements. Then, if you actually do still have the truck in another 100,000 miles, you can follow the directions once again and have a very good chance of not having issues with plug breakage.
DMAC
At your current rate of mileage on your truck, you will need to drive it for 8 more years before it is actually due for a plug change as per service recommendations. Do you really plan to keep the truck that long?
In my case, I have a 2005 with 111,000 miles on the clock. I changed the plugs last Saturday for the first time in the truck's life. I carefully followed the TSB for plug changes on the 3V 5.4L except that I used Sea Foam Deep Creep rather than the AeroKroil penetrant. No plugs broke off; no problems.
If you just want some peace of mind here, then change out the plugs yourself, still following the TSB and be sure to use the high temp anti-sieze on the ground sleeve only on the replacements. Then, if you actually do still have the truck in another 100,000 miles, you can follow the directions once again and have a very good chance of not having issues with plug breakage.
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Originally Posted by DMAC66
05Black150,
At your current rate of mileage on your truck, you will need to drive it for 8 more years before it is actually due for a plug change as per service recommendations. Do you really plan to keep the truck that long?
In my case, I have a 2005 with 111,000 miles on the clock. I changed the plugs last Saturday for the first time in the truck's life. I carefully followed the TSB for plug changes on the 3V 5.4L except that I used Sea Foam Deep Creep rather than the AeroKroil penetrant. No plugs broke off; no problems.
If you just want some peace of mind here, then change out the plugs yourself, still following the TSB and be sure to use the high temp anti-sieze on the ground sleeve only on the replacements. Then, if you actually do still have the truck in another 100,000 miles, you can follow the directions once again and have a very good chance of not having issues with plug breakage.
DMAC
At your current rate of mileage on your truck, you will need to drive it for 8 more years before it is actually due for a plug change as per service recommendations. Do you really plan to keep the truck that long?
In my case, I have a 2005 with 111,000 miles on the clock. I changed the plugs last Saturday for the first time in the truck's life. I carefully followed the TSB for plug changes on the 3V 5.4L except that I used Sea Foam Deep Creep rather than the AeroKroil penetrant. No plugs broke off; no problems.
If you just want some peace of mind here, then change out the plugs yourself, still following the TSB and be sure to use the high temp anti-sieze on the ground sleeve only on the replacements. Then, if you actually do still have the truck in another 100,000 miles, you can follow the directions once again and have a very good chance of not having issues with plug breakage.
DMAC
I believe I read on here somewhere that Ford's revised service procedures call for removal/inspection/anti-sieze @ ~50k miles .... do I need new glasses
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I do plan on keeping my truck for at least 10 years. So, for my own peace of mind I am going to change the spark plugs. I'll probably have Ford do it before 36,000. I'm sure the plugs would come out without breaking at this time, but I don't want to take any chances. Thanks for everyones advice. It is greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by MGDfan
Someone didn't read ALL the spark plug threads, like the OP did .
I took mine out real early - just as a preventative measure - applying the hi-temp nickel anti-sieze to the shields and the very top part of the threads - (a very small amount there), in preparation for the real changeout at 30-50k miles (at which point I WILL be installing the Brisk 3VR17YS plugs - 100k miles , my *** .
Not my recommendation to others - just what I did to feel good, so for all you ****'s priming up yer flamethrowers ---> fek off : !
MGD
.I took mine out real early - just as a preventative measure - applying the hi-temp nickel anti-sieze to the shields and the very top part of the threads - (a very small amount there), in preparation for the real changeout at 30-50k miles (at which point I WILL be installing the Brisk 3VR17YS plugs - 100k miles , my *** .
Not my recommendation to others - just what I did to feel good, so for all you ****'s priming up yer flamethrowers ---> fek off : !
MGD
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ive had to replace spark plugs in an 06 f-150 due to a customer using ethanol fuel in his truck , causing the plugs to fail and need to be replaced .. this truck only had 10,000 kms on it and had one plugs break in the head... dont just think that they only break an high milage engines
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Originally Posted by LSVFD
ive had to replace spark plugs in an 06 f-150 due to a customer using ethanol fuel in his truck , causing the plugs to fail and need to be replaced .. this truck only had 10,000 kms on it and had one plugs break in the head... dont just think that they only break an high milage engines
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Ok, it seems like this question would have been discussed or asked, but I didn't find it.
"Has anything changed in these engines?" My dad is taking delivery of mine Saturday(29 days til I'm back in the country) Just wondering if I should plan on pulling mine early and cleaning, or if someone got smart and made some changes. Thanks much.
"Has anything changed in these engines?" My dad is taking delivery of mine Saturday(29 days til I'm back in the country) Just wondering if I should plan on pulling mine early and cleaning, or if someone got smart and made some changes. Thanks much.
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Originally Posted by 05BlackF150
I believe the spark plug issues are with the 04-05 trucks. You shouldn't have to worry with an 07. Unless they come out with a new TSB.
I think the same old dumb robots are still on the job