How to replace the spark plugs 2009-2014 Ford F-150

To replace the spark plugs on your F-150 just follow the steps. You will need to open the hood, access the spark plug, remove the spark plugs as well as carry out a few other steps. You can follow this tutorial of 9 chapters in 30 minutes. Take your ratchet and your 14 mm spark plug socket and let’s get started!

Duration

30 minutes

Number of steps

Difficulty out of 5

Average savings

$50

Parts You Will Need

Spark plug

Tools You Will Need

Step-by-Step Installation

Chapter 1:

Open the hood

Step 1/1

Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

Chapter 2:

Access the spark plug

Step 1/2

You should now be able to see where the spark plugs are located. In order to have better access to each plug, disconnect the fuel injector. To do this, push on the tab and pull on the connector.

Chapter 2:

Step 2/2

Disconnect the power from the ignition coil. To do this, push on the tab and pull on the connector.

Chapter 3:

Remove the coil

Step 1/2

Using a socket wrench, an extender and a 7 mm socket, remove the holding screw from the coil. You can now carefully remove the coil, making small lateral back and forward movements.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/2

Tip: we recommend using a thin plastic tube taped to the end of a vacuum to properly clean around the spark plug. This prevents the dirt from falling into the motor.

Chapter 4:

Remove the spark plugs

Step 1/1

Using a socket wrench, an extender and a 14mm spark plug socket, loosen the spark plug. Finish unscrewing by hand. Remove the spark plug.

Chapter 5:

Install the new spark plugs

Step 1/2

Grab the new spark plug. Put the new spark plug in place by inserting it directly into the spark plug socket, which will allow you to gently bring it to the screwing support.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/2

Always start screwing by hand, then finish by fixing it in place with a socket wrench.

Chapter 6:

Tips

Step 1/1

There are several techniques for tightening spark plugs. You can use a torque wrench and employ the tightening torque recommended by the manufacturer. Or you can use an angular torque gauge to respect the recommended angle.

Chapter 7:

Install the coil

Step 1/1

Put the coil back, pushing it in as far as possible. You can then screw the nut that holds the coil back in with a socket wrench Finish tightening using a torque wrench.