DIY 6.2 Spark Plug Change

[Skyfrog]

What plugs, wires and coil set up did you end up getting? I plan on doing this in a few weeks. Thanks!

This is what I went with. I'm sure others would argue Motorcraft over NGK, but I've had good luck with NGK

From Amazon:
MSD wires in Red (B081G7V2BF) $89
Dielectric grease (B000AL8VD2) $7
Guteauto 510Pcs Car Retainer Clips Kit (B07QG32L8C) since I removed the wheel liners and broke some clips. $16
GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive Magnetic Swivel Spark plug Socket (B0014ZVSVK) $13

From RockAuto:​

NGK 48761 Ignition Coil $ 68.99 X 4 $ 275.96
NGK 48762 Ignition Coil $ 57.79 X 4 $ 231.16
NGK 6509 Spark Plug $ 5.45 X 16 $ 87.20 - (They needed to be gapped)

I also got a $2 spark plug socket from Advanced Auto that came in handy for tight space, and the gap tool. I already had all the other tools I needed to do the job.
All seems to have gone perfectly. It started right up and have driven a few hundred miles and no misfires or check engine light. Gas mileage definitely improved.
With shipping and tax, around $800 total for the job. For me it was a bit difficult, but very gratifying.

 

[Stingray23]

I, also, got a misfire on cylinder 1. Ran the codes and got P0301 and P0316. Says either spark plugs or ignition coil. I just turned 60k miles on my 2012. Pretty surprised. Looking for parts now. Gonna have to call local Ford for price quote. Have no time to do it myself. Sucks.

I think the best thing to do is replace plugs, wire, coils, belt.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I, also, got a misfire on cylinder 1. Ran the codes and got P0301 and P0316. Says either spark plugs or ignition coil. I just turned 60k miles on my 2012. Pretty surprised. Looking for parts now. Gonna have to call local Ford for price quote. Have no time to do it myself. Sucks.

I think the best thing to do is replace plugs, wire, coils, belt.

Order the parts yourself if they will let you, as Ford dealer prices are twice as much. Rockauto was the cheapest when I did mine. Ask your dealer if they will install the Motorcraft parts if you supply them. My wires were ac delco from rockauto (came with factory clips for valve covers), everything else was oem ford stuff.

 

[Stingray23]

Order the parts yourself if they will let you, as Ford dealer prices are twice as much. Rockauto was the cheapest when I did mine. Ask your dealer if they will install the Motorcraft parts if you supply them. My wires were ac delco from rockauto (came with factory clips for valve covers), everything else was oem ford stuff.

Thats exactly the plan. Gonna buy OEM parts. Trying to find factory wires. May go with MSD. The Delcos are good?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Thats exactly the plan. Gonna buy OEM parts. Trying to find factory wires. May go with MSD. The Delcos are good?

Yes, they are identical and fit perfectly, you would think they were Motorcraft. There are cheaper options but I wanted the best to OEM I could get.

 

[Stingray23]

Is it necessary to change the belt drive tensioner when I change out the belt?

 

[Stingray23]

Yes, they are identical and fit perfectly, you would think they were Motorcraft. There are cheaper options but I wanted the best to OEM I could get.

Do you have the correct part number for the delcos?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Do you have the correct part number for the delcos?

I posted the receipt in one of my threads, I will go look for it.

 

[03Cobraraptor]

This is what I went with. I'm sure others would argue Motorcraft over NGK, but I've had good luck with NGK

From Amazon:
MSD wires in Red (B081G7V2BF) $89
Dielectric grease (B000AL8VD2) $7
Guteauto 510Pcs Car Retainer Clips Kit (B07QG32L8C) since I removed the wheel liners and broke some clips. $16
GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive Magnetic Swivel Spark plug Socket (B0014ZVSVK) $13

From RockAuto:​

NGK 48761 Ignition Coil $ 68.99 X 4 $ 275.96
NGK 48762 Ignition Coil $ 57.79 X 4 $ 231.16
NGK 6509 Spark Plug $ 5.45 X 16 $ 87.20 - (They needed to be gapped)

I also got a $2 spark plug socket from Advanced Auto that came in handy for tight space, and the gap tool. I already had all the other tools I needed to do the job.
All seems to have gone perfectly. It started right up and have driven a few hundred miles and no misfires or check engine light. Gas mileage definitely improved.
With shipping and tax, around $800 total for the job. For me it was a bit difficult, but very gratifying.

Great feedback!
Improvement in mpg from 12.5 to 13.5?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Do you have the correct part number for the delcos?