2010 FFH - Changing Spark Plugs

[awilson]

I have reached the 100K mile maintenance interval on my 2010 FFH. I do all my own maintenance, which at this point has been confined to oil/filter changes and tire rotations on this vehicle. Now I need to change the spark plugs. Looking through the owners manual it does not provide a part number for the spark plugs and has a note to "see your authorized dealer" for spark plug replacement. Is there anything special about replacing spark plugs on the Atkins engine? Does anyone have the appropriate p/n for the spark plug?

 

BTW, I am an infrequent poster on this forum. The FFH has been the best vehicle that I have ever owned. Continues to get outstanding fuel economy and the only service issue was a broken retainer spring on the fuel filler door.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

awilson

[kuzzi]

Here you go. These are the parts on RockAuto, but any auto store will carry what you need. If it is difficult to get to spark plugs, I suggest going with Iridium (which I believe is what your car came with since they have lasted 100k miles). I use cheapo plugs on the bike because it takes all of 30 seconds to change them out. Every oil change the bike gets new plugs, haha.

 

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=1444304&parttype=7212

 

It looks like the majority of the plugs are in Heat Range 5. If you think your engine is underperforming and the timing is retarded due to a knock (HIGHLY UNLIKELY) you can go to Heat Range 6.

[kuzzi]

If you do go to Heat Range 6, you may get carbon buildup on the plug because a higher Heat Range runs cooler and cannot burn off the buildup. I hope acdii sees this as I think he experienced carbon buildup on his first malfunctioning 2013 FFH.

[acdii]

Changing the plugs is pretty simple, just getting the cover off will be the biggest challenge. Once the cover is off, the coil over plug may be held on with a small bolt, then they pop right off so you can reach the plugs. Just replace them with the same type plug and you should be fine. The fouled ones in the 2013, still no clue as to the cause, other than something wasn't right with the programming. Since the car has been running fine for 100K miles, no need to change the heat range, especially in these engines since they dont run anywhere near what a normal ICE will to need colder plugs.

 

You may want to consider replacing the coil boots while you are at it since they do have 100K on them too, and they are not that expensive to do.

[awilson]

Thanks acdii and kuzzi. It sounds like the typical replacement for a spark plug where the coil sits right on top of the plug. I went ahead and ordered OEM plugs from Team Ford Parts and will change them out this weekend. Will post a report to guide others.

 

- awilson