Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the 4 ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG .
NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

Remove the 4 spark plugs.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Inspect the 4 spark plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Gap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.