Tramain_C Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I have a 2007 fusion 2.3L SE I just bought a few months ago and the previous owner (only owner) never changed anything on the car but oil whenever it was time for one and new tires. I've had no problems out it since I've had but since everything on it is from 2007 I started replacing things, only a new battery and air filter so far. But now when I crank it up it kind of items from so what could that be? I figured spark plugs maybe? Even if its not I want to get tune up anyway. Which are the best plugs to go with? I've heard E3, but aren't those for high performance vehicles? And for oil which should I go with , synthetic or regular and what weight ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jim Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Stay away from snake oil spark plugs. That includes E3. You can't go wrong with Motorcraft. A very good alternative is Autolite, who happens to make most Motorcraft spark plugs anyway. NGK plugs work well, and are sometimes a vendor for Motorcraft spark plugs, but they really are not any better and usually cost a lot more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramain_C Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Motor craft it is ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PublicHair Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) I get most my gear from rockauto.com Usually while I'm there I also snag up wiper blades with whatever I order. Tonight I needed a fuel system part for the Durango so I just got some tonight for both my vehicles. The single blade newer looking ones without the metal feet I guess you could say.. For trico $1.98 a pop. Came out less for four blades than a single blade at the local store Edited July 17, 2013 by PublicHair 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramain_C Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Clean Shots! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougfather Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I just replaced mine with Autolite at 90k miles. Be sure to put a little never-seeze on the threads. That was the best deal RockAuto had. I also changed out the antifreeze (Zerex G-05), new thermostat (Motorcraft), new belt (Goodyear Gator back), new oil (Valvoline Max Life 5W-20 synthetic blend...had $5 off coupon). I took the advice and bought some wiper blades too. Now time for some new tires. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyoct Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 NGK is the manufacturer for the Motorcraft plugs in the Fusion, FYI. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vision67 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 When it's time to replace spark plugs, always use the OEM plug. The reason is that the ECU is programmed to see a specific load impedance which is that specific plug. If you use a different plug you may encounter unexpected performance problems. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montematt Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I just bought my fusion with 97k on it, im getting ready to do a round of replace ments and i thought id start with the air filter and spark plugs. the autolite plugs referenced are they just the standard iridium plugs? they seem really cheap compared to the motorcraft. Is the NGK lazer iridium a good fit for this engine? I have used it in the past in other cars that had stock iridium plugs with good results. Im mechanically inclined but this is my first ford product and i know every manufacturer has plug brands that match really well and others that ruin things. thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Please re-read post #8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jim Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 When it's time to replace spark plugs, always use the OEM plug. The reason is that the ECU is programmed to see a specific load impedance which is that specific plug. If you use a different plug you may encounter unexpected performance problems. You really should not use that broad of a brush to paint every other plug with, especially when the there are two vendors, Autolite and NGK that supply OEM plugs, but in the US market, only Autolite is used for the Motorcraft replacement. The dealer will be installing Autolite sourced Motorcraft plugs. Either of those two plugs should not cause any problems. It is not likely that you will have any trouble with the plug cataloged by Champion either, although I still have a bad taste in my mouth from them decades ago. What you must avoid is the "snake oil" plugs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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