Side bar Dielectric grease is not for making better connections, more so to keep out debris by making a nice seal between the rubber boots and gaskets in wiring connectors. It would need to have carbon in it to promote continuity.
Awesome video! I do recommend using a small amount of anti-seize on the spark plug threads. This helps prevent corrosion and future headaches down the road. Also, I recommend using a calibrated torque wrench on the spark plugs after hand-starting them into the threads on the block. Breaking a spark plug off in the block or stripping the threads is an expensive mistake that is easily avoided.
@@thatsme7132 I did for a long time, too, but it doesn't take a whole lot to snap one off if you give them a bit too much. Lots of people don't know how to feel those crush gaskets seating lol
I very much appreciate the tutorial...thank you. My truck is at a Ford dealership for something else and they want to charge me 3 hrs labour plus parts for new plugs. Maybe they think I have a Ferrari V12 under the hood for some reason, but your video certainly shows that I'm more than capable. thanks again
Thanks a lot brother. U saved me a lot of money. I was about to take it in the ford dealer. I’ll just order the parts my self and do it. Thanks again for your video.
Excellent job on the video and descriptions. Ordering the parts for my ‘19 F150 tomorrow. Figured with 148K on the stock plugs, I’ve pushed my luck far enough.
Are the part numbers the same? I didn't hear him say what model year his truck was. I have a 2019 3.5L V6 EB with just 35,000 and it runs rough and gas mileage is getting worse. Someone suggested I do this despite low mileage.
Is one of the best explanatory tutorial video, I ordered same and planning to do as soon as arrive, mine is the same year and engine. Thanks buddy for your video.
Very helpful video, BUT, to those mechanically naive like me, those coil packs are hard to get out. They feel like they are suctioned in, and that is the rubber holding onto the top of the plug. Best way I found to pop it out is using a screw driver under the hole where you removed the 8mm bolt. Also, to remove the clips, you pop the red thing back, but then you still have to push down in the middle of the clip to remove it. #1 pack on an F150 is brutal to get out cause it is blocked and there very little room to grab the clip.
This was a great walkthrough video that I referred to while changing the plugs and boots on my 2016. Great work. One oops for other to watch out for that happened to me was the middle plug on the driver side was a bit stuck and when it came loose, I snapped the top off of my dip stick so I had to get a new one. While it didn't seems like I hit it hard, it is plastic and becomes brittle so something other should waatch out for. Thanks again for the great video!
You must put anti-siese compound on the threads of the spark plugs! (They are being screwed unto aluminum heads.) Thank you for the video it is very helpful for a lot of people!
Any reason for not changing the coils as well other than $? My truck was dropping and missing at 96k, currently at 140k and now having same issue. Local shop charged 1k to fix last time. I'll do it this time and plan on just changing them all.
Definitely something you can do, but I was not experiencing any issues prior to changing them. If I had misfires prior, I would have replaced. One of those things that you don’t need to replace until necessary.
Had the same issue awhile ago. I’ve heard it’s fine as long as it clicks in place but just to be safe I ended up using zip ties and it’s worked well lol
1000 times easier than my old '07 5.4 F150. Now have a 2019 with the 3.5 Ecoboost so I'll be doing the plugs in about 20K from now. Wonder if you will be doing transmission fluid change and filter also soon.
Number one spark plug on drivers side has an electrical connection interfering. Is there any tool to unhook that connection. I tried with my hand and softly with a screw driver but it isn’t coming off.
The originals I took out had no anti seize on them and they were on for 60k+ miles. Had no issues taking them out. Granted a little anti seizure won’t hurt, I didn’t find the need in my application.
@@Autofreakgarage As we have seen, Ford is not always the genius they think they are. For example the 5.4 spark plug debacle and my transmission in my 2019 is the worst transmission I have ever had the displeasure to own. Good video.
Hey men thanks for sharing this video I’ll be doing the same to my truck. I also noticed that you have install the catch can! Please reply back and let me know your personal experience with it. Thank you ahead of time.
Any idea how the pattern starts from 1-6 on the 2013 3.5 L eco boost motor? not sure if the 1 and 2 in my case misfiring is on the drivers side or passenger side
Not a bad idea to use a bit of anti seize especially with aluminum heads. 90% of the time you would be just fine without it and probably 95% of time if you are keeping an eye on any oil leaks getting down in the spark plug wells. When I was a mechanic I came across that twice where a long term oil leak had penetrated down the treads and congealed, effectively locking them in the holes. Was all I could do to get them out without pulling the softer aluminum threads with the plugs. A bit of anti seize on those plugs when they were installed would have made for a much better day.
Side bar Dielectric grease is not for making better connections, more so to keep out debris by making a nice seal between the rubber boots and gaskets in wiring connectors. It would need to have carbon in it to promote continuity.
Awesome video! I do recommend using a small amount of anti-seize on the spark plug threads. This helps prevent corrosion and future headaches down the road.
Also, I recommend using a calibrated torque wrench on the spark plugs after hand-starting them into the threads on the block. Breaking a spark plug off in the block or stripping the threads is an expensive mistake that is easily avoided.
I’ve always hand tightened spark plugs never seemed to have a problem
@@thatsme7132 I did for a long time, too, but it doesn't take a whole lot to snap one off if you give them a bit too much. Lots of people don't know how to feel those crush gaskets seating lol
I very much appreciate the tutorial...thank you. My truck is at a Ford dealership for something else and they want to charge me 3 hrs labour plus parts for new plugs. Maybe they think I have a Ferrari V12 under the hood for some reason, but your video certainly shows that I'm more than capable. thanks again
Glad to help! Nothing like working on your own vehicle and getting it done properly.
Thanks a lot brother. U saved me a lot of money. I was about to take it in the ford dealer. I’ll just order the parts my self and do it. Thanks again for your video.
Excellent job on the video and descriptions.
Ordering the parts for my ‘19 F150 tomorrow. Figured with 148K on the stock plugs, I’ve pushed my luck far enough.
Yeah, I have 117k on my '15. Did you end up changing the boots too?
Are the part numbers the same? I didn't hear him say what model year his truck was. I have a 2019 3.5L V6 EB with just 35,000 and it runs rough and gas mileage is getting worse. Someone suggested I do this despite low mileage.
@ceecee9155 2015
@ yes the part numbers are the same.
Is one of the best explanatory tutorial video, I ordered same and planning to do as soon as arrive, mine is the same year and engine.
Thanks buddy for your video.
Glad to have helped!
Very helpful video, BUT, to those mechanically naive like me, those coil packs are hard to get out. They feel like they are suctioned in, and that is the rubber holding onto the top of the plug. Best way I found to pop it out is using a screw driver under the hole where you removed the 8mm bolt. Also, to remove the clips, you pop the red thing back, but then you still have to push down in the middle of the clip to remove it. #1 pack on an F150 is brutal to get out cause it is blocked and there very little room to grab the clip.
Just need to wiggle them a bit and twist and they will pop right out.
This was a great walkthrough video that I referred to while changing the plugs and boots on my 2016. Great work. One oops for other to watch out for that happened to me was the middle plug on the driver side was a bit stuck and when it came loose, I snapped the top off of my dip stick so I had to get a new one. While it didn't seems like I hit it hard, it is plastic and becomes brittle so something other should waatch out for.
Thanks again for the great video!
Glad to have helped!
You must put anti-siese compound on the threads of the spark plugs!
(They are being screwed unto aluminum heads.)
Thank you for the video it is very helpful for a lot of people!
Mines came with anti siese already on them do i still need to add more?
Thank you for taking time out to make this video! Very helpful!
Glad to help!
Short, sweet and helpful. Thanks.
Yours looks extremely similar to mine but mine just has fender flares, good looking rig 😊
Nice, clean, informative video and beautiful truck. 🤙🏾
Your truck set up looks super awesome. Are those morimoto head lights ?
Yes all the lighting on the truck is morimoto. Lots of videos on it all.
Good video very straight forward ... thanks.👍
Excellent video dude
THANK YOU!! The Ford dealer quoted a price of $698 to change them😵💫
my Ford dealer wants $950 for plugs and boots🤬
Good video chief 🫡🫡
Quality video thanks for making it
Great video. I was just wondering what headlights do you have on your truck? They’re really nice
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Any reason for not changing the coils as well other than $?
My truck was dropping and missing at 96k, currently at 140k and now having same issue. Local shop charged 1k to fix last time.
I'll do it this time and plan on just changing them all.
Definitely something you can do, but I was not experiencing any issues prior to changing them. If I had misfires prior, I would have replaced. One of those things that you don’t need to replace until necessary.
Where did you get that cobb antifreeze reservoir cover? Looks badass
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@Autofreakgarage
Thank you, my truck Brother
Hi, great video 👍 I just changed mine and now I have a lot of shaking going on, any advice to help fix the problem would be great appreciated
What kind of shaking? Need to be really careful on torquing them. They are very fragile and can crack easily causing the misfire and shaking.
@@Autofreakgarage Thanks for the super fast reply 👍 did that and missed plugging in a plug
Glad you sorted it out!
I broke the end of the red tab but still locks in hopefully it will be good
Had the same issue awhile ago. I’ve heard it’s fine as long as it clicks in place but just to be safe I ended up using zip ties and it’s worked well lol
Great video, thanks, what year is your truck? mine is 2016
2015. Glad to have helped!
@@Autofreakgarage very helpful, thanks, have you ever changed the throttle body by any chance
@EIRCAD I haven’t had to change that out
Wow, a little grease really does go a long way!
Awesome video! On a different note, What headlights do you have? They are nice!
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What’s the name of the cover that he just removed. So I can look for one online
1000 times easier than my old '07 5.4 F150. Now have a 2019 with the 3.5 Ecoboost so I'll be doing the plugs in about 20K from now. Wonder if you will be doing transmission fluid change and filter also soon.
Number one spark plug on drivers side has an electrical connection interfering. Is there any tool to unhook that connection. I tried with my hand and softly with a screw driver but it isn’t coming off.
Small screwdriver to unclip the plug
What wheels them is and what the sizes ? I have same year f150 and I w at mine to look beast like you truck please 😊
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Just rolled over 160k on my 15 I bought new, maybe I outta look into a tune up lol
Good deal! Love seeing these trucks driven with lots of miles.
Looked like the coils came out easy or did you have to use some kind of pry tool?
Came out easy without any issues
What wheel ético is that
❤❤ love my f150 family 😂
Do you have to use the grease for the boot?
Yes, I used it on both sides of the boot.
I would think some anti-seize would be good to apply to the spark plug threads.
The originals I took out had no anti seize on them and they were on for 60k+ miles. Had no issues taking them out. Granted a little anti seizure won’t hurt, I didn’t find the need in my application.
@@Autofreakgarage As we have seen, Ford is not always the genius they think they are. For example the 5.4 spark plug debacle and my transmission in my 2019 is the worst transmission I have ever had the displeasure to own. Good video.
Good afternoon,????.where did you get that work lite that runs across your hood.
In the description under garage stuff
I’m at 80k on stock. I should prolly change mine. What is approx cost for diy like this video?
Need to compare agains the dealer and my time spent.
It was around 40 bucks to diy.
Hey men thanks for sharing this video I’ll be doing the same to my truck. I also noticed that you have install the catch can! Please reply back and let me know your personal experience with it. Thank you ahead of time.
Very happy with it. Here is the install video on it
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So yeah…that light rod that you used…where did you find that at?!
In the description under garage stuff.
@@Autofreakgarage oops! My bad! Thank ya!
Where’s a good place to get the boots from and what is the price range?
All in the links in the description below
Any down side working on the 3.5 engines?
Worked on 5.4 almost no room.
Haven’t found any downsides yet. Pretty easy to get things done.
Thanks great video
always put anti seas on the threads I see a lot of people don't do it but you should always put it on
Where did you get the remote starter?
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I’ve never seen someone put the grease on both sides of the boot like that. Any issues since doing the change?
Both are contact points and should be greased. No issues have occurred and have been running great.
Where do I go to find out about your truck mods?
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Where did u get your headlights from
amzn.to/46upZ9L
Is the engine cold when you remove the plugs?
Yes
How tight should I get the plugs?
Not too tight. The ceramic easily cracks on them. Just snugged up.
Oh ya bro👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Where did you get your blacked out tailgate handle?
Just used some Avery Denison gloss black and wrapped it.
Amazon out of these spark plug any other i can find these ? Thanks
The link in the description below shows they are in stock.
Rock Auto
Good video
What year is your truck?
2015
Very very nice. Now if only the stupid spark plug boots would come out with the coil pack itself as nice as it did for you lol.
Thanks! Twist a bit and they will come off.
Did u see a big difference after you changed em?
Yes mpg went up and the truck idled smoother.
How much were the spark plugs and the boots $?
There are links to everything in the description for the current pricing.
Sweet truck.
I’m only getting 25,000 miles on my ecoboost before o get misfire codes and plugs are bad
What headlights are those?!?!
th-cam.com/video/RndPuQDhFTk/w-d-xo.html
Forgot antiseize compound?
Never found the need for it
what year is the truck
2015
Torque spec?
11ftlbs. Be very careful though. These crack easily.
What size wheels and tires is on your truck? What lift kit do you have?
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Any idea how the pattern starts from 1-6 on the 2013 3.5 L eco boost motor? not sure if the 1 and 2 in my case misfiring is on the drivers side or passenger side
Driver side from front 4,5,6. Passenger side from front 1,2,3
My truck needs to have them changed every 30000. I have not tried to regap them but I'm thinking I will next time
I just replaced my 2016’s at 150k miles
That was fast
What's your opinion on anti seize on the plugs? Not a ridiculous amount, just a little bit.
Haven’t found the need. Anything fuel/spark related I would just keep it simple and leave them be.
Not a bad idea to use a bit of anti seize especially with aluminum heads. 90% of the time you would be just fine without it and probably 95% of time if you are keeping an eye on any oil leaks getting down in the spark plug wells. When I was a mechanic I came across that twice where a long term oil leak had penetrated down the treads and congealed, effectively locking them in the holes. Was all I could do to get them out without pulling the softer aluminum threads with the plugs. A bit of anti seize on those plugs when they were installed would have made for a much better day.
I got 240k on original plugs
and it get 3 miles a gallon
11.5 on 35s it’s got 260k now
Why is it plugs should be replaced every 60K miles
They burn out overtime and won’t spark right causing the motor to not run properly.
@@Autofreakgarage I replaced mine on my 2014 F150 at 98K last year. Also would be based on wear n tear
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OK video except you cut out the hard parts out like how to get the wires to come off, then removing the boots. Neither want to budge.
Standard molex plug. Push the pin in on the plug and pull off. The boots just pull off. No trick to get them off.