Spark Plug Thread Damage – 1997-2008 Ford Lincoln Mercury

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 – 2004-2008 Ford Lincoln Mercury

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

Cold Start Rough Running Hesitation Backfire – 2007-2008 Ford & Lincoln

COLD START ROUGH RUNNING/HESITATION/BACKFIRE – 5.4L ONLY   FORD: 2007-2008 F-150 LINCOLN: 2007-2008 Mark LT   2007-2008 F-150 and Mark LT vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine only, may exhibit a rough running, hesitation and/or induction backfire during the first drive away event following an overnight or extended soak.   No diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) … Read more

Blower Motor Inoperative or Stuck on High – 2008 Ford & Mercury

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