![]() Steeda Sales & Service, LLC has no affiliation with the Ford Motor Company. If you’d prefer to have a professional inspect and/or replace your spark plugs, the team at YourMechanic is here to help.Ford, Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, F-150, F150 Raptor, Raptor, Mustang GT, SVT Cobra, Cobra, Ford Lightning, SuperCrew, SuperCab, Power Stroke, Triton V8, Mach 1 Mustang, Shelby GT500, GT350, GT350R, Cobra R, Bullitt Mustang, SN95, S197, S550, New Edge, V6 Mustang, Fox Body Mustang, EcoBoost, 5.0 Mustang, Ford, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Badlands, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Wildtrak, Sasquatch, Explorer, XLT, Limited, ST, Sport, Platinum, Maverick, XL, XLT, Lariat, Mustang Mach-E, Select, California Route 1, Premium, GT, Escape, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, Titanium, Ford Fusion, Ford Fusion Sport, Ford Focus, Focus, RS, S, SE, SEL, SES, ST, Duratec, Titanium, Electric, ZX3, ZX4, ZX5, ZXW, SVT, LX, ZTS, ZTW, 2.0L EcoBoost, 2.3L EcoBoost, Ford Fiesta, Fiesta, S, SE, ST, Titanium, Duratec, 1.6 EcoBoost, Duratorq, Ti-VCT are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company. Spark plug replacement and gap measurement can be tedious. Measure the gap again and readjust the distance until the desired gap is achieved. Note: Be careful when bending the ground electrode and never adjust it more than. Tip: To decrease the spark plug gap, you can use the tools mentioned above, or you can push the ground electrode against a soft surface, such as a wooden table. To do this, use either a pair of needle nose pliers or a dedicated spark plug gapping tool. To increase the gap, gently bend the ground electrode towards the center electrode. You can adjust the spark plug gap if it was not set correctly. Likewise, if the tool doesn’t fit between the electrodes the gap is too small. If the tool does not touch the electrodes at the appropriate measurement, the gap is too large. Do this by inserting the gauge between the center wire and side terminal or ground electrode. The next step is to measure the spark plug gap. Of course, if the plugs are fouled or exceptionally dirty, they should be replaced instead of cleaned. You can clean the plug contact points with either 90% alcohol or a fine metal brush. This will ensure you get a an accurate reading when setting the gap. However, you’ll want to clean plugs that have been in use for some time. If you are installing new spark plugs, you do not need to do any cleaning. All you have to do is call them with the year, make, model and engine size of your vehicle. Tip: Your local auto parts store should be able to provide you with the information. ![]() If the information is not there, you can consult the factory repair manual for your vehicle. ![]() ![]() You can usually find the information on the emissions decal located on the underside of the vehicle hood. You can find the spark plug gap specifications at several locations on your vehicle. Step 1: Find the gap specifications for your vehicle.
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