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 Replacement Parts Catalog
OEM Replacement Parts Catalog
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What is a spark plug?
Most of you have heard of a spark plug, and for those of you who have, but are not sure what it does, we will explain here. A spark plug is a high voltage bridge for your cars ignition system. The spark plug wires send an electrical current down into the spark plug. The spark travels through the plug, and to the tip. Once it reaches the tip the current sparks once it reaches the gap, and ignites the fuel and air mixture in your combustion chamber. The more efficient and powerful the spark, the more of the fuel and air mixture it ignites. This results in smooth and powerful performance. As the spark plugs age, the power of the spark decreases so you lose performance over time. We recommend to replace your spark plug regularly.
How many spark plugs do I have?
You have one spark plug per cylinder. If your car is a 4 cylinder, then you have 4.
- Steps to replace your spark plugs
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- Before you begin, make sure your engine is cold and that you have the proper tools. You will need a ratchet wrench, 12 inch socket extension, and a spark plug socket for your specific car or truck.
- Now that you have the tools, you will need to find your spark plugs. All you need to do is fine your spark plug wires. Follow the wires from your ignition system to your valve cover or spark plug cover. For 4 cylinder or inline engines, you will have all the spark plugs accessible right from the top of the engine. For V6, V8, V10 or V12 engines, you will have half of the spark plugs on one side, and the other half on the other side.
- Don't pull your spark plug wires off the spark plugs until you first mark which wire goes to which cylinder. If you don't want to go through this hassle, then you will need to do one at a time. This is because the spark plug wire is designed to spark a certain cylinder. You do not want to ruin the sequence of the wires, it will cause your car to run very lumpy, or not at all. Pull the wire gently, trying to grab it by the rubber boot. Be careful not to pull the wire right out of the boot.
- Now that you removed one of the the spark plug wires, get your tools, and remove one of the spark plugs. Be sure your spark plug socket has the rubber or foam insole so it will grab the spark plug once it's loosened. Loosen the spark plug, and pull it out.
- At this time, we recommend to examine your old spark plug. The end should be black and sooty, but not too sooty. If it looks like its simply drenched in soot, it means you are running too rich. If your spark plug end is white or has oil on it, this could indicate other engine problems.
- All of the spark plugs that we sell come pre-gapped, so you do not need to worry about gapping the spark plugs. They are ready to be installed. For those of you who want to still double check this, please be our guest. For those of you who have a special build, or special needs, you may adjust the spark plug to your specifications. Otherwise, place the new spark plug into the socket, and put it down into the cylinder, gently. Tighten the spark plug by hand until it's snug. You would want to use a torque wrench at this point to ensure proper torque, but usually make it tight without overdoing it. For those of you who don't know your own strength, we highly recommend a torque wrench. Ask in our forum for the specific torque for your application or look in your owners manual.
- Put the spark plug wire back on the new spark plug
- Repeat the steps for the rest of the cylinders.
Do you sell colder or hotter spark plugs?
We do sell both colder and hotter. Check our catalog above for your specific application. Normally we have the replacement plugs, same as that came from the factory.
Will using aftermarket, high performance products void my warranty?
No. Your warranty will not be void by simply using a performance spark plug. The dealership would need to prove that your spark plug is what actually caused any type of problem your car might have.
How long will my iridium spark plugs last?
Our experience has been that iridium spark plugs such as the Denso or NGK will last about 70,000 to 80,000 miles on an engine that has not been modified.
I added nitrous to my car. Can I still use platinum spark plugs?
We do not recommend for you to use platinum spark plugs with nitrous. If you have nitrous, we recommend to use the iridium plugs.
Latest Ford Spark Plug Applications
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Bosch Spark Plug
89-97 Ford Thunderbird LX V6 3.8 T16NR-U11 ND Spark Plug HR9HPO |
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Denso Spark Plug
89-97 Ford Thunderbird LX V6 3.8 T16NR-U11 ND Spark Plug T16NR-U11 |
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Bosch Spark Plug
89-97 Ford Thunderbird LX V6 3.8 T16NR-U11 ND Spark Plug Platinum 2 |
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Bosch Spark Plug
89-97 Ford Thunderbird LX V6 3.8 T16NR-U11 ND Spark Plug HR9HPO |
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Bosch Spark Plug
89-97 Ford Thunderbird LX V6 3.8 T16NR-U11 ND Spark Plug |
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NGK Spark Plug
89-97 Ford Thunderbird LX V6 3.8 T16NR-U11 ND Spark Plug TR5 NGK |
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Denso Spark Plug
90-91 Ford Tempo L 2W L4 2.3 T16EPR-U ND
w/ "S" Engine Spark Plug T16EPR-U |
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Bosch Spark Plug
99-04 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 V6 3.8 Do NOT Gap Excluding turbo and supercharged models. Spark Plug HR9DCX |
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Bosch Spark Plug
99-04 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 V6 3.8 Do NOT Gap Excluding turbo and supercharged models. Spark Plug HGR9DQI Patented fused iridium and platinum center electrode features exclusive air gap firing technology plus four ground electropdes to provide the most eff icient combustion, optimum horsepower, and exceptional performance life. Bosch Platinum Ir Fusion outperforms OE iridium plugs by significantly redu cing gap wear. This means less stress opn the ignition system, quicker star ts, more efficient fuel combustion, and a longer performance life. |
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Bosch Spark Plug
99-04 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 V6 3.8 Do NOT Gap Excluding turbo and supercharged models. Spark Plug HR9LCY |
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Bosch Spark Plug
99-04 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 V6 3.8 Do NOT Gap Excluding turbo and supercharged models. Spark Plug HR9DPX |
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NGK Spark Plug
99-04 Ford F-350 SD S/Cab 4WD V10 6.8 PT16EPR-L13 ND Spark Plug PTR5F-11 NGK |
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Denso Spark Plug
99-04 Ford F-350 SD S/Cab 4WD V10 6.8 PT16EPR-L13 ND Spark Plug PT16EPR-L13 ND |
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NGK Spark Plug
99-04 Ford F-350 SD S/Cab 4WD V10 6.8 PT16EPR-L13 ND Spark Plug ITR5F13 NGK |
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Denso Spark Plug
94 - Ford E-150 Econoline MA20PR-U ND Spark Plug MA20PR-U |
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NGK Spark Plug
03-07 Ford Expedition 4WD XLT V8 5.4 PT16EPR-L13 ND Spark Plug PTR5F-11 NGK |
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NGK Spark Plug
03-07 Ford Expedition 4WD XLT V8 5.4 PT16EPR-L13 ND Spark Plug ITR5F13 NGK |
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Denso Spark Plug
03-07 Ford Expedition 4WD XLT V8 5.4 PT16EPR-L13 ND Spark Plug PT16EPR-L13 ND |
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Bosch Spark Plug
00-04 Ford Focus ZX3 L4 2.0 L4 2.0 Spark Plug HR10HC |
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Bosch Spark Plug
00-04 Ford Focus ZX3 L4 2.0 L4 2.0 Spark Plug Exc. w/turbo |
Some Ford Spark Plug Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
| Ford Aspire L4 1.3 |
Ford Contour GL |
Ford Contour 2.0 |
| Ford Contour LX |
Ford Contour SE |
Ford Contour SVT |
| Ford Courier L4 1.8 |
Ford Crown Victoria |
Ford E-150 Cargo |
| Ford E-150 Club Wagon XL |
Ford E-150 Club Wagon XLT |
Ford E-150 Econoline |
| Ford E-150 Econoline XL |
Ford E-250 Cargo |
Ford E-250 Econoline |
| Ford Escape XLS 4WD |
Ford Escape XLT 4W V6 3.0 |
Ford Escape XLT 4WD |
| Ford Escape XLT Sport 4WD |
Ford Escort GT L4 1.8 |
Ford Escort LX L4 1.9 |
| Ford Escort Sport L4 2.0 |
Ford Escort ZX2 Cl L4 2.0 |
Ford Escort ZX2 L4 2.0 |
| Ford Excursion 4WD Limtd |
Ford EXP Sport L4 1.9 |
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer |
| Ford Expedition 2WD XLT |
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer |
Ford Expedition 4WD XLT |
| Ford Expl S/Trac XLT 2WD |
Ford Expl Sport Trac 4WD |
Ford Explorer 2WD Limited |
| Ford Explorer 2WD XLT |
Ford Explorer 4WD E/Baur |
Ford Explorer 4WD XLT |
| Ford Explorer XL 4WD OHV |
Ford Explr 2WD Spt SOHC |
Ford Explr 4WD XLS OHV |
| Ford Explorer XLT |
Ford F-100 Pickup |
Ford F150 Custom Truck |
| Ford F150 Custom Truck |
Ford F-150 K/R S/Crew 4WD |
Ford F-150 Lightning |
| Ford F150 Truck |
Ford F150 XL
Regular Cab 2WD Truck |
Ford F150 XL |
| Ford F-150 XL S/Cab 2WD |
Ford F-150 XL S/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-150 XLT Lar RC 2WD |
| Ford F-150 XLT Lar RC 4WD |
Ford F-150 XLT Lar SC 2WD |
Ford F-150 XLT Lar SC 4WD |
| Ford F-150 XLT R/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-150 XLT S/Cab 2WD |
Ford F150 XLT |
| Ford F250 Truck |
Ford F-250 R/Cab 2WD |
Ford F-250 SD R/Cab 2WD |
| Ford F-250 SD S/Cab 2WD |
Ford F-250 SD S/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-350 SD S/Cab 4WD |
| Ford Festiva L L4 1.3 |
Ford Focus LX L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus SE L4 2.3 |
| Ford Focus SE SOHC L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus SVT L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus ZTS L4 2.3 |
| Ford Focus ZX3 L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus ZX4 L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus ZX4 ST L4 2.3 |
| Ford Mstng |
Ford Mstng Bullitt V8 4.6 |
Ford Mustang Cobra SVT |
| Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 |
Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Fox Body |
Ford Mstng L4 2.3 |
| Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 |
Ford Probe GT L4 2.2 |
Ford Probe GT V6 2.5 |
| Ford Probe LX V6 3.0 |
Ford Probe SE L4 2.0 |
Ford Ranger 2.3 |
| Ford Ranger RWD 2.5 |
Ford Rngr R/Cab 2W V6 2.9 |
Ford Ranger RWD 3.0 V6 |
| Ford Ranger 4X4 2.9 V6 |
Ford Ranger 4X4 4.0 V6 |
Ford Ranger RWD 2.5 |
| Ford Ranger V6 3.0 |
Ford Ranger 2.9 V6 |
Ford Rngr S/Cab 4W V6 3.0 |
| Ford Ranger V6 |
Ford Taurus GL V6 3.0 |
Ford Taurus GL V6 3.8 |
| Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SE V6 3.0 |
Ford Taurus SEL V6 3.0 |
| Ford Taurus SHO V6 3.0 |
Ford Taurus SHO V6 3.2 |
Ford Taurus SHO V8 3.4 |
| Ford Tempo L 2W L4 2.3 |
Ford Thunderbird LX |
Ford Thunderbird SC |
| Ford Thndrbrd V8 5.0 |
Ford Windstar V6 3.0 |
Ford Windstar V6 3.8 |
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| L4 1.3 |
L4 1.8 |
L4 1.9 |
L4 2.0 |
L4 2.2 |
L4 2.3 |
L4 2.5 |
V10 6.8 |
| V6 2.5 |
V6 3.0 |
V6 3.2 |
V6 3.8 |
V6 4.0 |
V6 4.2 |
V8 3.4 |
V8 4.6 |
| V8 5.0 |
V8 5.4 |
More Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
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