12L09 – Owner’s Guide Supplement Update – Spark Plug Gap Correction – 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

October 24, 2012 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: Special Field Action 12L09 Certain 2013 Model Year Mustang Shelby GT500 Vehicles Owner’s Guide Supplement Update – Spark Plug Gap Correction   AFFECTED VEHICLES Certain 2013 model year Mustang Shelby GT500 vehicles built at the Auto Alliance Assembly Plant from Job 1 through June … Read more

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