I have a 2019 Ranger Lariet. I used to do a lot of my own car maintenance, but 20 years ago. Plugs, brakes, oil, etc. Question: I want to change the p

[Millwright78]

I have a 2019 Ranger Lariet. I used to do a lot of my own car maintenance, but 20 years ago. Plugs, brakes, oil, etc. Question: I want to change the plugs on my 2.3. Is there anything I need to watch out for? I've heard cylinder #4 could be a pain in the butt. Any response would be appreciated.

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[RangerPNW]

Since you've got a lariat, the Cylinder #4 issue shouldn't be as likely since you'll have the engine cover. I did the plugs on my '19 lariat last year, and had zero issues.

 

[ChiefQM]

I changed my spark plugs and you heard right. #4 is a bear to get back the coil on properly the first time. You will feel a click when it goes down over the plug properly. As I am altitudinally challenged, I had to stand on a step stool and lay on the engine. After I missed putting it back properly the first time, I fired it up and got warning lights, codes, exhaust smoke and it ran with a miss. The codes told me that #4 was missing - no kidding! - and I got it right the second time. I didn't have any issues with water in the plug wells as I bought an engine cover the week I bought the truck.

 

[RangerBill]

See this thread.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...4-spark-plug-change-write-up-60k-miles.29150/

 

[Retirednavy2010]

See this thread.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...4-spark-plug-change-write-up-60k-miles.29150/

I just read the procedure, this makes tons of sense and doesn't seem that hard to do. Thanks

 

[06Warrior]

I have a 20’ XLT and changed the plugs last year and didn’t have an issues.

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