Woody_in_MN Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Does anyone know what parts need to come out to change the 3 spark plug closest to the firewall? (The 3 in front are obvious.) Does just the Intake manifod need to come out? - Woody 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper753 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 It must be top secret info, I am looking for the same thing. I tried to take it off but there must be some kind of sealant, or another screw I can see on it. Really kind of frustrating that I cant do my own minor maintenance on my car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komondor Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 How many miles do you guys have on your car? they are good for 100K aren't they? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody_in_MN Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Maybe I'll try to call my Ford dealer. From the looks of it the intake manifold needs to come off. Its hard to believe any spark plug is good for 100,000. With gas being so expensive, I'm trying everything I can think of for better efficiency. - Woody 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The spark plugs usually are good for 100K. Problem is if you wait that long you may not be able to get them out of the block. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komondor Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 SPark plugs will last for how often they need to be done let the dealer do it! Make sure your air filter is clean and you run some injector cleaner thru every 20k miles! Tire pressure will also make a difference 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 SPark plugs will last for how often they need to be done let the dealer do it! Make sure your air filter is clean and you run some injector cleaner thru every 20k miles! Tire pressure will also make a difference Injector cleaner is not necessary and in some cases is actually prohibited (check the OM to be safe). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 How many miles do you have on the spark plugs? Remember, the spark plugs that came OEM in the Fusion are Iridium plugs. These are NGK (Motorcraft branded) Iridium plugs. If you are trying to change these out every 20K, you are wasting money. These are good for a solid 50K-75K. Plus, they will cost a pretty penny just for the plugs alone. You may want to reconsider changing these. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Fusion Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 And they are good for 150K anyways... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMSMTech Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 These plus should be changed @ 150 k or if theres a problem. Otherwise your throwing your money away. Clean oil,Clean filters,correct tire pressure(COLD).are very important... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snelgrovereefer Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I just changed my spark plugs in a 2007 Fusion SEL V6. It was very easy to do with a minimum amount of tools. I installed the Bosch Fusion 4+ Platinum and you can really feel a difference. The car had 173,000 km on it and I did not feel a need to change the original plugs but I had heard of them getting seized into the block after 100 - 150K so I was way over do. No problem changing them at all. You need to loosen (you cannot remove them from the manifold completely as they are secured to the top portion which is good as you will not loose them) the 8 screws that secure the intake manifold to the block. I also removed the two hoses that connect to the intake manifold at the top near the firewall and the electrical connector on the passenger side of the manifold. There is also a silver device mounted on a bracket on the driver side of the manifold; I removed the 2 bolts that secured it and then I was able to hold up the manifold enough to gain fairly easy access under the manifold from the drivers side to get at all three plugs with a ratchet. No problems at all. Mark 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afaivre Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) I just changed my spark plugs in a 2007 Fusion SEL V6. It was very easy to do with a minimum amount of tools. I installed the Bosch Fusion 4+ Platinum and you can really feel a difference. The car had 173,000 km on it and I did not feel a need to change the original plugs but I had heard of them getting seized into the block after 100 - 150K so I was way over do. No problem changing them at all. You need to loosen (you cannot remove them from the manifold completely as they are secured to the top portion which is good as you will not loose them) the 8 screws that secure the intake manifold to the block. I also removed the two hoses that connect to the intake manifold at the top near the firewall and the electrical connector on the passenger side of the manifold. There is also a silver device mounted on a bracket on the driver side of the manifold; I removed the 2 bolts that secured it and then I was able to hold up the manifold enough to gain fairly easy access under the manifold from the drivers side to get at all three plugs with a ratchet. No problems at all. Mark My car has 108K, check engine light came on, code is #6 spark plug mis-firing. Decided must be time. Did the above instructions and also undid the intake from the filter box, disconnected one or two more wire harness connectors, along with the hose from the valve cover to the manifold and I was able to move it out of the way for complete access. Sorry for the photo, bright sunny day today. Took under an hour, needed 8mm, 10mm, 5/8 socket, extension, pliers for hose clamps, and regular screw driver to slide red tab lock on some wire harness connectors out so I could disconnect. Thanks guys for posting your process. Edited August 22, 2011 by afaivre 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfire06 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 had the dealer do mine at 100k because i didn't have the time to do it myself. and it cost me close to $500! but i know he manifold comes off to get at them 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itflores Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) I changed the the spark plugs on my 08 Fusion today. in order to get to the back 3 plugs you need to loosend all the bots on the intake as well as take off the bolts to the EGR (ima assuming thats what that is) and disconnect the 2 hoses and plus on the intake. You wont be able to completely take it off, but will have enough room to work. I vaccumed around the top part before taking everything off so make sure no trash got down the sparkplug shaft. It took me less than an hour to complete it. Anyone else should be quicker. BTW: I purchased the plugs on summit.com for 4 bucks each (reg price was 21.95 ea) I used Bosch Plat +4 Edited July 13, 2012 by itflores 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12FUSION4US Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have a 2006 that needs plugs changed out. Do the steps listed above work the same way? I am also concerned about what plug to use and I am confused, here is why? Shop #1 - I need Platinum Plugs (Autolite only) Shop #2 - I need Iridum plugs (Use OEM) Ford Dealer - I need platinum plug 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Yes, the procedure should be the same assuming you also have the V6 engine. If you have the 4 cyl engine, you really don't have to remove anything other than the coils. As far as plugs, you should only use Motorcraft or Autolite plugs (they're made by the same manufacturer). Platinum ground/iridium-enhanced tip (which are essentially double platinum plugs with a spec of iridium) are what your car came with. I updated the above to make it more clear (hopefully). Edited November 16, 2012 by FusionDiffusion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jim Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 You guys are all right or all wrong depending on how you view it. The factory plug uses both iridium and platinum. Iridium is used on the center electrode. That is what makes it possible to use a fine wire center electrode and still last. Platinum is used on the side electrode. The factory Motorcraft plug is essentually an Autolite XP with the Motorcraft label. Check it out on the Autolite web site. NGK is an alternate vendor, particularly for engines that may be installed in cars destined for non-US markets. The Motorcraft NGK plugs are also iridium and platinum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernermeister Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 You guys are all right or all wrong depending on how you view it. The factory plug uses both iridium and platinum. Iridium is used on the center electrode. That is what makes it possible to use a fine wire center electrode and still last. Platinum is used on the side electrode. The factory Motorcraft plug is essentually an Autolite XP with the Motorcraft label. Check it out on the Autolite web site. NGK is an alternate vendor, particularly for engines that may be installed in cars destined for non-US markets. The Motorcraft NGK plugs are also iridium and platinum. Please explain how a spark plug can be both iridium and platinum at the same time? Confused. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monochrome11 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) He already did explain it. "Iridium is used on the center electrode. That is what makes it possible to use a fine wire center electrode and still last. Platinum is used on the side electrode." Edited April 3, 2013 by Monochrome11 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimr19777 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I have a 2010 Fusion 3.0l and trying to get parts ready to change plugs but I can't find the intake gaskets. Is this a dealer only item? I have a 2001 Escape and have changed plugs several times and gaskets are no issue to find. Wondering if this is a way to get us back in the shop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Yes, intake gasket seems to be dealer only. I'm sure you can order one online from a dealer. Edited July 27, 2013 by FusionDiffusion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Fisher Olbricht Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 wow you guys must have skinny finger we did mine on the 2008 fusion it took about 4 hours because when pulling the electrodes out the boots stayed on the plugs so we had to use long needle nose pliers to get the boots out and they came out in little chunks at first..... and now when I first start it ...it smells like fuel but only when I first start it in the morning and when I leave work any ideas what would do this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snelgrovereefer Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I did not change the gasket when I did mine and all was perfect. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botts Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Tagged for interest. My Fusion is just about to hit 100k miles, and I want to do it, but am hoping a Ford Tech can show us a way to save some serious time on the install. On my Camry it was like 3 hours labor, manual suggested removing manifold, but if you used 3 socket extensions and a universal joint, you could do the back three cylinders in 20-30 minutes. Edit: Thanks youtube: Edited April 2, 2014 by Botts 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper0311 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 If you don't change your spark plugs out at 100000 miles or less it will cause the ingiton colis to go bad witch in turn can cause the pcm to go bad as well 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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