Posted on October 9, 2010.
How to change spark plugs in 1997 Ford XLT V-8 Clubwagon van? If it's 5.4 and remove the dog house and the filter housing sir, remove all eight coils and remove the plugs with a magnet on a stick after the release.
Oh no. You probably have the 283 (4.6 liter) with plugs into the manifold. Complete pain in the rear.
Engine cold, soak the boots with WD-40. Take a bunch at once, and you'll probably wind up tearing the wire. Replace with new plug and a small quantity of anti-seize compound. Do not tighten more than 20 lbs. In case of doubt, all by hand.
Tape the socket to the extension so as not to fall into the hole.