Spark plug thread damage. The cylinder heads on some 1997-2008 Ford cars and light trucks with the 4.6, 5.4 or 6.8L two-valve engine can exhibit missing or stripped spark plug threads. A new kit, called LOCK-N-STITCH, is available to repair the tread damage. The kit contains special aluminum inserts and a tool to properly install them. … Read more
SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS – 4.6L 3V/5.4L 3V/6.8L 3V FORD: 2005-2008 Mustang 2004-2008 F-150 2005-2008 Expedition, F-Super Duty 2006-2008 Explorer, F-53 Motorhome Chassis 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac LINCOLN: 2005-2008 Navigator 2006-2008 Mark LT MERCURY: 2006-2008 Mountaineer 2004-2008 F-150, 2006-2008 Mark LT, 2005-2008 F-Super Duty, Expedition, and Navigator, with 5.4L 3-V engine; 2005-2008 Mustang, … Read more
BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE OR STUCK ON HIGH FORD: 2008 Escape Hybrid, Escape, F-Super Duty MERCURY: 2008 Mariner Hybrid, Mariner 2008 F-Super Duty vehicles built before 12/14/2007, Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid vehicles built before 12/17/2007 and equipped with electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) may exhibit an inoperative blower motor or a … Read more
HARD START, EXCESSIVE OIL PRESSURE, OIL LEAKS AT OIL FILTER O-RING – 3.0L 2V – ENGINE BUILD DATES 9/27/2004 AND 9/28/2004 ONLY FORD: 2005 Taurus MERCURY: 2005 Sable 2005 Taurus/Sable vehicles built during October 2004, equipped with the 3.0L 2V engine and engine build dates of 9/27/2004 and 9/28/2004 only, may exhibit a … Read more