#1 Spark Plug Broke I am in hot water now!

[GreyAreaRanger]

This is just ford paying tribute to the Triton V8 design features! Due to the many conflicting pieces of information I found about changing the plugs on our rangers, I opted to have the shop change mine at 84k miles when I brought it in for the trans fluid and filter change. At least they appeared to have fixed the timing issues.

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[Mr.Mel]

I will absolutly call Customer Service, thank you, I am not afraid to raise a little stink. Just really cannot feel I that I did anything wrong or that I should be able to do a plug change and not have this cluster of a situation bite me. I really do not even get the feeling from the dealer they will even call or check if this can be covered by the extended warranty. But I feel since I did install the cover just like the TSB said to to avoid this issue it should be on them.
Yeah, also I volunteered to change the plugs in my Son's car this weekend and he declined my offer..ungrateful snot!

 

[Bob902]

I will absolutly call Customer Service, thank you, I am not afraid to raise a little stink. Just really cannot feel I that I did anything wrong or that I should be able to do a plug change and not have this cluster of a situation bite me. I really do not even get the feeling from the dealer they will even call or check if this can be covered by the extended warranty. But I feel since I did install the cover just like the TSB said to to avoid this issue it should be on them.
Yeah, also I volunteered to change the plugs in my Son's car this weekend and he declined my offer..ungrateful snot!

 

[db_tanker]

Hey...silly question...why doesn't some plugwire mfg make a proper boot that has a lip that is split and seals the plug from moisture? I am guessing there HAS to be some engineering reason why that wasn't done...but for the life of me can't figure it out...because Hondas are done that way like on my wifes car.

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[Superspirit]

Hey...silly question...why doesn't some plugwire mfg make a proper boot that has a lip that is split and seals the plug from moisture? I am guessing there HAS to be some engineering reason why that wasn't done...but for the life of me can't figure it out...because Hondas are done that way like on my wifes car.

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The cost is too prohibitive for cheap ass Farley!

 

[PltFX4]

Hey...silly question...why doesn't some plugwire mfg make a proper boot that has a lip that is split and seals the plug from moisture? I am guessing there HAS to be some engineering reason why that wasn't done...but for the life of me can't figure it out...because Hondas are done that way like on my wifes car.

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From what I see, a proper COP cap/seal is already, mostly, built in... if it actually works. However, the plug valley (and then the plug well) is so deep, I'm wondering if it fills up and overwhelms the seal... would have hoped the valley would have a drain but I don't know...

 

[Old Red Replacement]

Kroil, and they make tools to get that out. Good luck. I’d find special shop not dealer if not doing it yourself?

https://www.google.com/search?q=eas...lug?&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

 

[Cabose-1]

Use a broke. Spark plug rmover tool. I have them because i used to work on the 3 valve ford motors. Joy. So use that and lots of compressed air to get debris out. Then use antisieze for all future ventures.

 

[Cabose-1]

I see you had it towed. It is a relatively easy job. Just a hassle. Good luck with the pickup. Too bad i am not there or you here. Air conditioned garage easy 30 minute job. Cleaning is the hardest part. One mess up, cylinder and vavles van get destroyed! Thats if you dont clean right.

 

[got3fords]

So there was a question as to whether whatever water gets into the plug area burns off when the engine gets hot. I am only going by the available information on my '26 Raptor, but the CHT (cylinder head temperature) never reaches boiling point. I noted today on the ride home from work it hovered around 188 degrees. Yes, this should be enough to heat it up and evaporate the water eventually, but is it enough if the spark plug well is full of water and you are not taking a long trip.

 

[Jason B]

So there was a question as to whether whatever water gets into the plug area burns off when the engine gets hot. I am only going by the available information on my '26 Raptor, but the CHT (cylinder head temperature) never reaches boiling point. I noted today on the ride home from work it hovered around 188 degrees. Yes, this should be enough to heat it up and evaporate the water eventually, but is it enough if the spark plug well is full of water and you are not taking a long trip.

Doesn't really matter how hot it gets, once water gets in, corrosion begins, maybe very little at a time. Heat speeds things up, so over months/years a little corrosion at a time leads to big problems.

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