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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999ECONOLINE E150 1/2 TON V6-4.2L VIN 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMSPARK PLUGSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2
Spark Plug: Service and Repair
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2SECTION Service and Repair
Spark Plug Wire Remover:
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Use the Spark Plug Wire Remover to pull the sparkplug wire off the sparkplug with a twisting, pulling motion.
4. Remove the spark plug.
NOTE: If an original spark plug is reused, make sure it is installed in the same cylinder from which it was removed. Replacement spark plugs can be used in any cylinder.
5. Inspect the spark plug.
INSTALLATION
1. Check and, if necessary, adjust the spark plug gap.
2. Apply Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A33 1-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A inside of the spark plug wire boots.
3. Install the spark plug.
NOTE: If an original spark plug is reused, make sure it is installed in the same cylinder from which it was removed. Replacement spark plugs can be used in any cylinder.
4. Install the air cleaner assembly.
5. Install the engine cover.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.