Comments on: Ford Spark Plug Removal Tool – Picture of Ford’s Bad Design

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:27:13 +0000

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By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:21:11 +0000

Pete, More than likely would have broken at least one if you hadn't been so careful! The TSB Ford finally came out with has really helped a lot.

By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:48:22 +0000

Ordered your tool just in case I needed it. Thank God I didn’t have to use it but it was a good feeling to know I had it if needed. Used Gumout carb cleaner after I broke the plugs loose. Let it set for 20 mins. Backed them out slowly. Had 1 stubborn one where I had to go over 30 ft lbs to get out. 2004 f150 fx4 38000 miles

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:54:47 +0000

Vehicles Affected with the Potential Breaking Design:
Reference Number(s): 08-7-6, Date oflssue: April 18, 2008
200S-2008 Mustang; 2004-2008 F-lS0; 2004-2008 Expedition, F-Super Duty; 2006-
2008 Explorer, F-S3 Motorhome Chassis; 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac
LINCOLN: 200S-2008 Navigator; 2006-2008 Mark LT
MERCURY: 2006-2008 Mountaineer

So yours has to be the 2 valve (the type that could blow out). The threads are in the head (4-5), more threads on the spark plug wouldn’t help. Just keep in mind that if you have a spark plug blowout we have the best thread repair kit (Calvan 38900). You may never experience this problem though.

By: Jerry H.

Jerry H. — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:08:13 +0000

How do I determine if this is the case? And, is there a remedy such as a better plug with more threads?

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:40:32 +0000

Jerry H, You may have the older style spark plugs used on the two valve engine (which had the blowout issue). The 2004 and up 3 valve engines are the ones that are prone to breaking when being removed.

By: Jerry H

Jerry H — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:35:54 +0000

I have a 2003 ford f150 with the triton 5.4 in it. The truck has 115,000 miles and runs like a top but i know that the plugs should be changed. They are still in because I am scared as hell to do this. The delaership said it would cost between 550 to 1500 if they had to raise the cab! I will never make this mistake again on a vehicle purchase! Will your tool work on the 2003 model?

By: M Owens

M Owens — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:02:37 +0000

I have a 2004 F-150 with 5.4 24 valve engine.After my mechanic told me I would have to take my truck to ford to remove the plug I purchased the LIS65600 Lisle specialty tool and removed the plugs myself. Best money I ever spent I would recommend this tool to any Novice or professional.

By: john

john — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:39:37 +0000

with it screwed all the way up I doesn’t feel loose at the porcelain

By: john

john — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:36:16 +0000

thats what I thought I’ve tired using needle nose plier s it doesn’t move but I can screw it back down in then back out still nothing have any idea?