I watched your video last night and changed my coils and plugs this morning. Thanks for the video man. Took me awhile to get em out but it was a good tune up. I now have more power and a little more gas mileage. No issues!
Great job brother!!! It always takes a bit so don't worry about that. Your vehicle will thank you for the maintenance. Thank you for watching! Subscribe for more DIY Auto
Great video. Glad I found your channel. My 2003 Ford Ex won't start. I can hear the fuel relay and fuel pump come on but I can't get ignition. Car will fire if I use starter fluid but it just will not run on its own. I think the issue may derive from some bad gas...maybe debris. Maybe injector problem. Car stopped cranking two years ago and it has sat since then. (!) I do know the basics: fuel/air/spark. But without a code reader it's very hard to pin point the issue...
It’s the relay for sure. I have a relay on the way. I just can’t seem to figure out which soldering wire I have to use to solder in the new relay to the motherboard.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars and I know this video was spark plugs n coils. I was just asking cause I saw the expedition and was wondering if you might of came across this problem before
Thank you brother! I am glad my video helped you with your repair! Thank you for watching and make sure you subscribe for more diy auto repair here on the channel
Awesome video. I am a new subscriber and recently started following your channel. I have a 2003 expedition with 170k miles and recently developed a bad misfire in cylinder number 8 according to my mechanic who has a diagnostic scanner. He told me that there is a chance the plug could break (50% likely) and at that point major work costing thousands could be required to fix the vehicle. The vehicle is not worth putting thousands of dollars into at this point. I called the Ford dealership in my area and they essentially told me the same thing. I don't trust the dealership but I do trust my mechanic. It seems odd to me that replacing the spark plug and coil which seem to be a routine part of maintenance could result in such problems. I'd love your input on this and if the risk is high does it make sense to only replace the bad plug and coil instead of all 8? Looking forward to hearing from you and keep the great videos coming!!
Yes, the spark plugs have a chance of breaking. This engine is known for that issue and nothing is going to change that, besides bathing the spark plug in some PB Blaster for 15 minutes before removing the spark plugs. I have done this job not only on the Expedition but the F150 as well, your mechanic is not the only one that fears of these spark plugs breaking. I would not do the job though because of this. This is a nice vehicle and not doing the simple maintenance because of the risk is not enough for me to not do the job. I say bath it with PB blaster or WD40, remember when removing it, patience. If you feel it binding, back off, but bath it before you attempt removal. Thank you for watching, I hope this helps!
I just need to replace my 7th coil and spark plug how can i do it, the fuel lines in way, can i take off those 2 bolts without the actual fuel line to do it will i have enough room to move the line to the left
Hey man very informative video, mine is the same motor you have I replaced all spark plugs with the coils, I noticed there is One which is the last left back coil plug isn't working, I checked all coils test them with the motor running unplugged it to see the reaction and that One in the back isn't making any changes. Did you have any issues like that please let me know thanks.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars You're welcome.. I just change all eight of mine, 03 expedition.. One plug chamber was stripped I ordered a 14mm rethreader /amazon $10.88 .. this tool allows you to use a 11mm socket .. This is my 3rd tool the others were too short , I was told welding it to a long bolt would make the tool brittel and could break.. so the band played on
@@Sellthoseflippingcars hello my car wont turn over; i turn the key and i hear the starter spin but wont crank or anything. I got the alternator checked and its good batter good. I was told it was probably coil or wires from spark plug or the spark plug but like i said i turn the key lights everything come on and hear the starter spin but it wont start or crank over. Any idea?? Oh and an other thing the day before this happened i took it to car wash and sprayed the engine with engine cleaner so i dont know if maybe i shorted something.
That's what I was thinking as well. Good to hear you got it sorted out. Let me know if you have any other questions in a new thread and I will answer quicker. Sorry about the time it took to respond.
holly Sh*t was i surprised when i noticed these were on top of the head. I had to remove a bunch of hoses and stuff out the way on the passenger side. now i have to do the driver side so i figured at least watch this video to see how thats going to happen lol
I did find one side a bit easier than the other but if you throw on some good tunes while you work, you will be done before you know it. Thanks for watching!
@Sellthoseflippingcars yeah driver side is easier for sure, thankfully I didn't need to remove the fuel rail just cracked the bolts off it just enough to where it would move a bit.
I'm in High River. Calgary area born and raised. Currently working on my 03 expedition overlanding vehicle with the 5.4. Has a slight tick, passengers side after a mechanic replaced the spark plugs. I'm figuring one loosened up.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars No codes, but there is a slight tick and an intermittent rough idle. I'm not sure if the performance has been affected, because its always felt slow compared to my daily driver, which is a whipple supercharged 5.0 f150. I do also have a pulley that just started making noise, This winter ill take off the belt and spin each one by hand. Honestly I'll probably just replace all the free spinning pulleys. And the return line in the fuel pump has started loosing pressure when it sits for more than a couple minutes. I need to prime the pump twice for it to fire up. I've already bought the new pump, I just need to drive er a bit longer because the fuel tank is plumb full. I'm pretty mechanically capable, I just haven't spent much time on the 5.4 engines. All my other vehicles are either old school small blocks or gen 3 and gen 4 coyotes. Yeah it flooded the same time calgary flooded. High river has bumped up their flood prevention system since then, if it floods again, calgary downtown and lower laying communities will be wiped off the map.
You got this brother! If it is not in creep mode then its not a Major fix, no codes means all your sensors are running like they should. Double check all mounts on the passenger side for tightness.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars I'll be digging into it this winter, replace plugs, replace exhaust Mani bolts, fuel pump, replace brake hard and soft lines due to a bit of corrosion and weathering. I rather not pop a line on a mountain side 🤣 and we are just gonna run er! Should be an awesome overlanding unit for the next few years. Doing a 302 5 speed swap to an 07 ranger rcsb for my wife and then I'm going to do a full expedition conversion to an f350 crew cab long box to travel with the expedition so I don't have to beat up my supercharged f150.
I put the link to the fuel line disconnect tool in the video description for you. Make sure you subscribe to the channel to catch all my future videos.
Is the 2003 4.6L a triton Engine? I’m hearing a lot about spark plugs breaking off from being originals... Do you know if this is a problem you tried to avoid on this one?
It is a Ford engine which means you always have to be careful with it. I have never had a problem with the original spark plugs. If you feel you will, spray some wd40 or pb blaster in the tube so the spark plug will come out easier. Stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars you will be fine with a 02 they use standard Motorcraft plugs just make sure to torque them to 25ft lbs the 2v triton like the one in your 02 likes to blow the plugs out if not torqued properly
I've got an 03 Ford Expedition I'm thinking it's the part that goes into the coil the little white connectors for one of them has been cut on the front right side would it be safe to splice a new one into it or just replace the whole thing
If you have more time than money, go for it. This is a very difficult repair, and it’s not your old spark plug job where you pull the cable and pop em out. If you like working on cars and taking on challenges, go for it. If you hate working on cars like me but are balking on how much a mechanic will charge for this and think you’ll save money doing this yourself: yes you will. But if your job allows overtime or you can scrape up the cash, I highly recommend you let the mechanics do this pain in the ass spark plug change. You wont regret it...
Amen Noman lol this is a more complicated spark plug job or can turn that way quickly. Always do a repair that is in your comfort range. Thank you for watching!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars and thank you for posting! These videos are such an extremely valuable resource to have, can’t thank you enough for putting this one together, you saved me a lot of hassle and time...
I didn’t disconnect the battery and when I unhooked the heater hose the water went everywhere and I didn’t even unhook any of the coils, but I did unhook the fuel injector from the right side! I put everything back and now I have a misfire!! Dude I need help ASAP I’m suppose to be in Arizona by tomorrow for my aunts funeral.. can you help me?
I have one more question sorry if I’m a pain. If I bypass the fuel pump relay in the fuse box and it don’t start does that mean its the brand new fuel pump.
if the fuel pump is recieving power and still not powering up it is shot. You are on the right track. Have you tested your relay yet? Everything else is powering up just not the fuel pump? Then its the fuel pump.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars yes I believe it’s the relay. I bypassed it the fuel pump relay and it fired right up. Now I’m just figuring out how to repair it since the relay is in the motherboards…..
Its a lot easier to follow if you explain the steps/procedures while doing it at the same time for people to see rather than turning off the camera. What's the point in making a video if your audience cant see what ya doing. Its tough to record with one hand and fix with the other, but plenty of others have done so on RUclips
I showed the disassembly to gain access to the ignition coil and spark plugs. Then I showed the new coils installed. To remove a coil loosen the nut that is holding it into place pull up words on the ignition coil. You will hear a quiet pop this is the ignition coil disconnecting from the spark plug. Make sure when you take the ignition coil off that the spring inside is still with the ignition coil. If you have not removed your ignition coils recently or have missed your maintenance in a role you might have troubles with removing your ignition coil. After you have removed the ignition coil grab your spark plug socket and loosen the spark plug. I hope the rest of the video you found beneficial to gain access to your ignition coil and spark plug for replacement.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars neighbor took it over to the dealership for an inspection before he sold it to my daughter. 1 bad coil and a wire that needs repaired . I'm gonna replace all 8 coils and plugs and I'll find the wire hopefully and fix it. Then it needs a battery, probably new tires and wiper blades
That is a great deal for a 2003! Not bad, follow the video along if you have any questions feel free to hit me up and I will help as much as possible. I do have a RUclips Live tomorrow at 2pm EST if you have any questions tomorrow.
That is crazy! Pick up some new coils and plugs, the link is in the video description of the ones that I used. If you have any other questions feel free to ask on here. $1200! That is ridiculous
Here is the link you are looking for Boxing Expert. amzn.to/3ggbiO3 that comes with all the ignition coils and spark plugs so your ignition system is running 100%
Yes you should always buy the fuel tank first to make sure it is the correct one before you take your fuel tank down. A dealership would charge about $800 to $900 to do a fuel tank replacement. If you were to charge someone else doing it for three to four hundred dollars is reasonable. The job is quite strenuous if you do not have the correct tools for the job.
Yes you have to remove the fuel rail when replacing any of the coils. It will just give you more room to work, with less of a chance to break anything.
I Just changed the plus’s and coils I was lucky I had already had the plugs changed before . I for got I had so Idid not have the nightmare of carbon packed plugs I have had several coils go out so I changed them all and did new plugs . I strongly suggest if you can get a mechanic to do this and you supply the parts go that way I checked around OKC the charge between 750 and 1000.00 larbor looney to do this plus parts I have done most of my work on my veichales I bought this new in 04 brother if you did this then God Bless you half way through I was almost sure this car came from the Devil It’s done but Ford engineering must be laughing about this ibe
I totally agree with you Jeff someone at Ford engineering is getting a good laugh! I'm glad that you got the plugs and coils all replaced and hopefully your vehicle is running a lot better now. Thank you for watching and I hope to see you in future video comments as well
@@Sellthoseflippingcars thank you again. And also would the spark plugs and coil have codes pop up? Cause I’m having a crank but no start and it showing no codes on the scanner
I just put new plugs and coils on my 03 expedition and now the engine won't crank over it would start before I started work on it sounds like the engine locked up what should I check
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Thanks for writing back i was able to put a socket and ratchet and manual turn over the engine it was locked but broke free and started right up. Thank the lord.
Whatsup bro got a po457. I filled up the tank last week and it was a puddle of gas after $50 worth of gas so its definitely a leak what you suggest is the issue
@@Sellthoseflippingcars bro got another issue now wouldn't turn over this morning but battery is good I think it's the ignition switch are those hard to replace?
No that is not normal. You are still experiencing a misfire. If you have a spark tester tool I would I suggest you use that to see which cylinder you are experiencing a misfire. Unless you are getting an engine code then you will know exactly which cylinder is experiencing a misfire
Use the cheap autolite plugs or motorcraft preferably... dont use the high dollar plugs/performance plugs... have seen a friend do this and he didnt listen to me... ran like crap... changed the 18 dollar per plug plugs out and put in the 3.99 autolites and ran like a scalded dog... blew his mind
I usually put the spark plug in my spark plug socket then lower it into the spark plug well. First loosening it so I make sure that it is sitting flush on the threads then tighten it. Do not over tighten because you do run the risk of breaking the spark plug off in the cylinder head
I just went to a shop to get a tune up and my truck is worser then when i got the tune up now it wont pull the hill barely im just wondering what it could be
@@Sellthoseflippingcars yes it came on and was shaking he told me to bring it back and i did it wouldnt pull hills so i have to it to midas couldnt read my codes went to firestone my cigarette lighter fuse was blown which cause my codes not to read and after putting the code in it say i have several miss fires they told me to come back monday
If you are having several misfires you probably have a vacuum leak. Check the vacuum hoses which will be the rubber hoses around the intake manifold. In the video I show you which ones come off. Check those on your engine to see if they are loose. Having a vacuum leak will increase the air the engine is getting and will throw off the air to fuel ratio causing multiple misfires.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars my truck drove perfect before he did the tune up pull hill everything he did something wrong it got worse the same day he did the tuneup
A misfire is a faulty spark plug, spark plug wire, or coil pack. In this situation it was a faulty spark plug because the previous owner never maintained it.
I'm not getting any codes. I notice the truck runs smooth when I first start it. Then it starts to vibrate. It gets a weak acceleration and also notice a burning smell.
I would start with cleaning your MAF and TPS. The MAF can be found on your intake tube. Your TPS can be found on the throttle body. If you need a video let me know and I can make one for you.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars thank you. I'll be heading to auto zone to get me the cleaner. One last question. I seen there are 2 hose on the back of the throttle body. One leads to the bank 2. But the smaller one I can't figure out where it goes. The space is to small for me trace it by hand
How about actually showing the work. Not just saying you need to take this off and that off and than the next shot shows it all removed like magic. How about showing you take all that stuff off. I'm fighting trying to get the back could lined up and at the proper angle and can't get them to attach. You just snap your fingers and they are changed. How about showing it.
I really enjoy the NGK iridium spark plugs. I have not had any problems with the NGK unless you buy the cheapest spark plug you can find. Then you get what you paid for. Has there been an actual test done between NGK and its competitors?
Agreed unless you have a majority of them misfiring. Also if you look at Advanced Auto pricing they want $30 a piece I got all 8 for $80. So not too bad on the price and the quality is great. I definitely understand your comment tho, in most instances I would totally agree.
What part in particular are you looking for Joel and I can assist accordingly. This was one of my older videos but still a classic, how can I help? Thank you for watching
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Thank you my guy you came through clutch bout the spark and coil pack!!!! Mines at 295742 miles and she needs a make over.
You are most welcome! Thank you for watching!!
I watched your video last night and changed my coils and plugs this morning. Thanks for the video man. Took me awhile to get em out but it was a good tune up. I now have more power and a little more gas mileage. No issues!
Great job brother!!! It always takes a bit so don't worry about that. Your vehicle will thank you for the maintenance. Thank you for watching! Subscribe for more DIY Auto
Yeah, my dad helped me with some of it. Now to change coil pack and spark plugs and wires on my 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L.
Nice! You got this! Thanks for watching!
This guy is the real deal
Thanks bro I love making the videos and helping people with their repairs. I am glad you enjoyed this video! Stay tuned for many more!
Thanks alot for the information on the 2003 Ford expedition your the man
You are most welcome bro, its my pleasure. I am glad you enjoy the videos and find them beneficial
Just order my coils and plugs from auto zone paid around 300 for it. I will start replacing it today. Thank you for the Information.
Sounds great! You got this! You are most welcome for the video I am glad you found it beneficial.
$300 for coils and plugs??
Use 1A auto parts next time. I paid $119 for spark plugs and coils
dam autozone got one hell of a lick that day, they better last 150k miles
Great video. Glad I found your channel. My 2003 Ford Ex won't start. I can hear the fuel relay and fuel pump come on but I can't get ignition. Car will fire if I use starter fluid but it just will not run on its own. I think the issue may derive from some bad gas...maybe debris. Maybe injector problem. Car stopped cranking two years ago and it has sat since then. (!) I do know the basics: fuel/air/spark. But without a code reader it's very hard to pin point the issue...
Are you trying to crank it with the same fuel from 2 years ago?
I swear, they don’t make trucks like these anymore. 21 years 265,000
Nope they sure don't! These trucks can run forever if taken care of. Subscribe for more DIY Auto Repair
Love the commentary
It makes it easier for the viewers to hear me over my children trying to get my attention LOL! Thank you for watching you Michael!
It’s the relay for sure. I have a relay on the way. I just can’t seem to figure out which soldering wire I have to use to solder in the new relay to the motherboard.
I did not use solder to replace this relay. What relay are you talking about that you need to solder anything onto a motherboard?
@@Sellthoseflippingcars the 2003 ford expeditions fuel pump relay.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars it might be called a circuit board not mother board lol
@@Sellthoseflippingcars and I know this video was spark plugs n coils. I was just asking cause I saw the expedition and was wondering if you might of came across this problem before
ty for this video .good work bro
Thank you brother! I am glad my video helped you with your repair! Thank you for watching and make sure you subscribe for more diy auto repair here on the channel
Awesome video. I am a new subscriber and recently started following your channel. I have a 2003 expedition with 170k miles and recently developed a bad misfire in cylinder number 8 according to my mechanic who has a diagnostic scanner. He told me that there is a chance the plug could break (50% likely) and at that point major work costing thousands could be required to fix the vehicle. The vehicle is not worth putting thousands of dollars into at this point. I called the Ford dealership in my area and they essentially told me the same thing. I don't trust the dealership but I do trust my mechanic. It seems odd to me that replacing the spark plug and coil which seem to be a routine part of maintenance could result in such problems. I'd love your input on this and if the risk is high does it make sense to only replace the bad plug and coil instead of all 8? Looking forward to hearing from you and keep the great videos coming!!
Yes, the spark plugs have a chance of breaking. This engine is known for that issue and nothing is going to change that, besides bathing the spark plug in some PB Blaster for 15 minutes before removing the spark plugs. I have done this job not only on the Expedition but the F150 as well, your mechanic is not the only one that fears of these spark plugs breaking. I would not do the job though because of this. This is a nice vehicle and not doing the simple maintenance because of the risk is not enough for me to not do the job. I say bath it with PB blaster or WD40, remember when removing it, patience. If you feel it binding, back off, but bath it before you attempt removal. Thank you for watching, I hope this helps!
I changed the coil packs on my 05 ford expedition the passenger side was a nightmare have two left to do
Yeah, definitely a nice job to do. But....amazing job on saving money Nichole!!! Thanks for watching!!
I just need to replace my 7th coil and spark plug how can i do it, the fuel lines in way, can i take off those 2 bolts without the actual fuel line to do it will i have enough room to move the line to the left
Hey man very informative video, mine is the same motor you have I replaced all spark plugs with the coils, I noticed there is One which is the last left back coil plug isn't working, I checked all coils test them with the motor running unplugged it to see the reaction and that One in the back isn't making any changes. Did you have any issues like that please let me know thanks.
Check the harness to see if you are getting a signal to it
The coils screw bolt is 7mm not 6
Thank you Hubert!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars You're welcome.. I just change all eight of mine, 03 expedition.. One plug chamber was stripped I ordered a 14mm rethreader /amazon $10.88 .. this tool allows you to use a 11mm socket .. This is my 3rd tool the others were too short , I was told welding it to a long bolt would make the tool brittel and could break.. so the band played on
Do I need to take all of that off to change just the number 2 spark plug?
Look at the firing order, number two should be pretty clear
You can also remove the computer to get to the back passenger bank
That is another way, yes, thank you for pointing that great tip out! Hit subscribe so you can catch all my future videos.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars hello my car wont turn over; i turn the key and i hear the starter spin but wont crank or anything. I got the alternator checked and its good batter good. I was told it was probably coil or wires from spark plug or the spark plug but like i said i turn the key lights everything come on and hear the starter spin but it wont start or crank over. Any idea?? Oh and an other thing the day before this happened i took it to car wash and sprayed the engine with engine cleaner so i dont know if maybe i shorted something.
So the engine clicks? Fast or slow clicks?
@@Sellthoseflippingcars it was the starter actually. Took it off and had it checked somewhere else
That's what I was thinking as well. Good to hear you got it sorted out. Let me know if you have any other questions in a new thread and I will answer quicker. Sorry about the time it took to respond.
holly Sh*t was i surprised when i noticed these were on top of the head. I had to remove a bunch of hoses and stuff out the way on the passenger side. now i have to do the driver side so i figured at least watch this video to see how thats going to happen lol
I did find one side a bit easier than the other but if you throw on some good tunes while you work, you will be done before you know it. Thanks for watching!
@Sellthoseflippingcars yeah driver side is easier for sure, thankfully I didn't need to remove the fuel rail just cracked the bolts off it just enough to where it would move a bit.
Did you check the gap of the spark plugs before putting them in?
No Spark plugs come pre gapped from the factory now, unlike in the 70s where you had to Gap your spark plugs
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Yes, I'm dating myself. But, I did check the plug and it was spot on.
I'm in High River. Calgary area born and raised. Currently working on my 03 expedition overlanding vehicle with the 5.4. Has a slight tick, passengers side after a mechanic replaced the spark plugs. I'm figuring one loosened up.
Are you getting any codes? Yes I know of High River! I was there for the bad flood back in 2013
@@Sellthoseflippingcars No codes, but there is a slight tick and an intermittent rough idle. I'm not sure if the performance has been affected, because its always felt slow compared to my daily driver, which is a whipple supercharged 5.0 f150.
I do also have a pulley that just started making noise, This winter ill take off the belt and spin each one by hand. Honestly I'll probably just replace all the free spinning pulleys. And the return line in the fuel pump has started loosing pressure when it sits for more than a couple minutes. I need to prime the pump twice for it to fire up. I've already bought the new pump, I just need to drive er a bit longer because the fuel tank is plumb full. I'm pretty mechanically capable, I just haven't spent much time on the 5.4 engines. All my other vehicles are either old school small blocks or gen 3 and gen 4 coyotes.
Yeah it flooded the same time calgary flooded. High river has bumped up their flood prevention system since then, if it floods again, calgary downtown and lower laying communities will be wiped off the map.
You got this brother! If it is not in creep mode then its not a Major fix, no codes means all your sensors are running like they should. Double check all mounts on the passenger side for tightness.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars I'll be digging into it this winter, replace plugs, replace exhaust Mani bolts, fuel pump, replace brake hard and soft lines due to a bit of corrosion and weathering. I rather not pop a line on a mountain side 🤣 and we are just gonna run er! Should be an awesome overlanding unit for the next few years. Doing a 302 5 speed swap to an 07 ranger rcsb for my wife and then I'm going to do a full expedition conversion to an f350 crew cab long box to travel with the expedition so I don't have to beat up my supercharged f150.
@@stephenfrost545 that will be an AWESOME winter project!!!
Thanks. Live in Chilliwack BC
What is the fuel line tool?
Now that is a beautiful province! I lived in Calgary for a few years and the best powder to carve up is all in BC!
I put the link to the fuel line disconnect tool in the video description for you. Make sure you subscribe to the channel to catch all my future videos.
Were you able to find the fuel line tool?
Is the 2003 4.6L a triton Engine? I’m hearing a lot about spark plugs breaking off from being originals... Do you know if this is a problem you tried to avoid on this one?
It is a Ford engine which means you always have to be careful with it. I have never had a problem with the original spark plugs. If you feel you will, spray some wd40 or pb blaster in the tube so the spark plug will come out easier. Stay tuned for more DIY Auto Repair!
03 triton and under doesn't have the sparkplug breaking problem the 04 up 3v tritons are the ones with the horrible sparkplugs
I sure do hope you are right, I have to do the plugs in my 2002 Expedition very soon. Hoping for a nice and easy in and out repair.......hoping
@@Sellthoseflippingcars you will be fine with a 02 they use standard Motorcraft plugs just make sure to torque them to 25ft lbs the 2v triton like the one in your 02 likes to blow the plugs out if not torqued properly
how can you tell thier orginals??
Wow, Brock lesnar is showing me how to change spark plugs! Lol 🤙🏼
This is an old video lol, I have gotten bigger with my workouts! Lol 🤣
I've got an 03 Ford Expedition I'm thinking it's the part that goes into the coil the little white connectors for one of them has been cut on the front right side would it be safe to splice a new one into it or just replace the whole thing
I'd like to see what I'm talkin about I can email you a picture of it
Yes if you can that would be awesome.
If you have more time than money, go for it. This is a very difficult repair, and it’s not your old spark plug job where you pull the cable and pop em out. If you like working on cars and taking on challenges, go for it. If you hate working on cars like me but are balking on how much a mechanic will charge for this and think you’ll save money doing this yourself: yes you will. But if your job allows overtime or you can scrape up the cash, I highly recommend you let the mechanics do this pain in the ass spark plug change. You wont regret it...
Amen Noman lol this is a more complicated spark plug job or can turn that way quickly. Always do a repair that is in your comfort range. Thank you for watching!
@@Sellthoseflippingcars and thank you for posting! These videos are such an extremely valuable resource to have, can’t thank you enough for putting this one together, you saved me a lot of hassle and time...
You are most welcome! I am glad they benefited you with your repair!
I didn’t disconnect the battery and when I unhooked the heater hose the water went everywhere and I didn’t even unhook any of the coils, but I did unhook the fuel injector from the right side! I put everything back and now I have a misfire!! Dude I need help ASAP I’m suppose to be in Arizona by tomorrow for my aunts funeral.. can you help me?
Check for liquid in all of the coil connectors
Do you have a code reader? If so which cylinder is misfiring or is it a random misfire?
I have one more question sorry if I’m a pain. If I bypass the fuel pump relay in the fuse box and it don’t start does that mean its the brand new fuel pump.
if the fuel pump is recieving power and still not powering up it is shot. You are on the right track. Have you tested your relay yet? Everything else is powering up just not the fuel pump? Then its the fuel pump.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars yes I believe it’s the relay. I bypassed it the fuel pump relay and it fired right up. Now I’m just figuring out how to repair it since the relay is in the motherboards…..
I have a 2003 ford expedition 5.4l are the coils straight or curved ?
They are curved and I posted the link to them in the video description. Thanks for watching!
Its a lot easier to follow if you explain the steps/procedures while doing it at the same time for people to see rather than turning off the camera. What's the point in making a video if your audience cant see what ya doing. Its tough to record with one hand and fix with the other, but plenty of others have done so on RUclips
Very true, it was one of my older videos but they got better with more experience
Is there a special tool for spark plug removel
Yes a spark plug socket and with this vehicle you want to use a spark plug boot puller as well
When am I gonna see the coil and plug being replaced?
All I see is a before and after
I showed the disassembly to gain access to the ignition coil and spark plugs. Then I showed the new coils installed. To remove a coil loosen the nut that is holding it into place pull up words on the ignition coil. You will hear a quiet pop this is the ignition coil disconnecting from the spark plug. Make sure when you take the ignition coil off that the spring inside is still with the ignition coil. If you have not removed your ignition coils recently or have missed your maintenance in a role you might have troubles with removing your ignition coil. After you have removed the ignition coil grab your spark plug socket and loosen the spark plug. I hope the rest of the video you found beneficial to gain access to your ignition coil and spark plug for replacement.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars daughter bought the neighbors 03 for $500 and I have to figure out how to get to the coils and everything
@@Sellthoseflippingcars neighbor took it over to the dealership for an inspection before he sold it to my daughter. 1 bad coil and a wire that needs repaired . I'm gonna replace all 8 coils and plugs and I'll find the wire hopefully and fix it.
Then it needs a battery, probably new tires and wiper blades
That is a great deal for a 2003! Not bad, follow the video along if you have any questions feel free to hit me up and I will help as much as possible. I do have a RUclips Live tomorrow at 2pm EST if you have any questions tomorrow.
Got same vehicle guy at shop said I need to replace intake manifold for cylinder 3 misfire or $1200I feel all I need is what u saying
That is crazy! Pick up some new coils and plugs, the link is in the video description of the ones that I used. If you have any other questions feel free to ask on here. $1200! That is ridiculous
Does anyone have a link for the connectors for the ignition coils? Please any info would be awesome thanks!.
Here is the link you are looking for Boxing Expert. amzn.to/3ggbiO3 that comes with all the ignition coils and spark plugs so your ignition system is running 100%
I have a 2006 for expedition sport wg king ranch what coil packs and spark plugs should i get for it
Click on link in video description. It will take you to Amazon and it will double check the engine and model information matches with your Expedition.
How long does it take to do the plugs and coils ?I would like to find a honest mechanic that I can trust no luck yet
That is a difficult search at times, the plugs and coils should take an hour to an hour and a half tops. Its not too bad
Bossman if I get a fuel tank replacement on the 2003 expedition how much is reasonable price to do that and also should I buy the tank first?
Yes you should always buy the fuel tank first to make sure it is the correct one before you take your fuel tank down. A dealership would charge about $800 to $900 to do a fuel tank replacement. If you were to charge someone else doing it for three to four hundred dollars is reasonable. The job is quite strenuous if you do not have the correct tools for the job.
Can I remove the fuel rail on the driver side to replace 7, 8 coils and plugs?
Yes you have to remove the fuel rail when replacing any of the coils. It will just give you more room to work, with less of a chance to break anything.
I Just changed the plus’s and coils I was lucky I had already had the plugs changed before . I for got I had so Idid not have the nightmare of carbon packed plugs I have had several coils go out so I changed them all and did new plugs . I strongly suggest if you can get a mechanic to do this and you supply the parts go that way I checked around OKC the charge between 750 and 1000.00 larbor looney to do this plus parts I have done most of my work on my veichales I bought this new in 04 brother if you did this then God Bless you half way through I was almost sure this car came from the Devil It’s done but Ford engineering must be laughing about this ibe
I totally agree with you Jeff someone at Ford engineering is getting a good laugh! I'm glad that you got the plugs and coils all replaced and hopefully your vehicle is running a lot better now. Thank you for watching and I hope to see you in future video comments as well
I have a question can bad coils n spark plugs cause a crank but no start situation?
Yes if they are all fouled
@@Sellthoseflippingcars thank you again. And also would the spark plugs and coil have codes pop up? Cause I’m having a crank but no start and it showing no codes on the scanner
Is it clicking?
There’s no clicking.
You need to do a load test on your battery. If that is good then check for voltage at starter
I can't seem to put in a new spark plug for some reason. Neither the old one or the new one won't screw in.
Check the threads with a flashlight
I just put new plugs and coils on my 03 expedition and now the engine won't crank over it would start before I started work on it sounds like the engine locked up what should I check
Is it making any clicking sounds?
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Thanks for writing back i was able to put a socket and ratchet and manual turn over the engine it was locked but broke free and started right up. Thank the lord.
That is great news! Good to hear you got it all sorted out
Whatsup bro got a po457. I filled up the tank last week and it was a puddle of gas after $50 worth of gas so its definitely a leak what you suggest is the issue
Follow where it is leaking from, is it when you are filling the fuel or when its already in the tank?
@@Sellthoseflippingcars when filling up over 3/4 full it starts to leak literally
You need to inspect the fuel tank for a crack might be a rust spot worn thru
@@Sellthoseflippingcars bro got another issue now wouldn't turn over this morning but battery is good I think it's the ignition switch are those hard to replace?
@@doewin9527 did it click once? Did it crank but no fire? No an ignition switch is rather easy to replace.
Hey bro i changed my coils to high performance and the truck is shaking is it normal on my o3 expedition
No that is not normal. You are still experiencing a misfire. If you have a spark tester tool I would I suggest you use that to see which cylinder you are experiencing a misfire. Unless you are getting an engine code then you will know exactly which cylinder is experiencing a misfire
Im getting no code
@@miguelgarcia3178 did you plug all of the harness plugs back in? Double-check your work
Use the cheap autolite plugs or motorcraft preferably... dont use the high dollar plugs/performance plugs... have seen a friend do this and he didnt listen to me... ran like crap... changed the 18 dollar per plug plugs out and put in the 3.99 autolites and ran like a scalded dog... blew his mind
How do I put in the spark plugs
I usually put the spark plug in my spark plug socket then lower it into the spark plug well. First loosening it so I make sure that it is sitting flush on the threads then tighten it. Do not over tighten because you do run the risk of breaking the spark plug off in the cylinder head
I just went to a shop to get a tune up and my truck is worser then when i got the tune up now it wont pull the hill barely im just wondering what it could be
I would check to see if everything was plugged back in. Is the engine service light coming on?
@@Sellthoseflippingcars yes it came on and was shaking he told me to bring it back and i did it wouldnt pull hills so i have to it to midas couldnt read my codes went to firestone my cigarette lighter fuse was blown which cause my codes not to read and after putting the code in it say i have several miss fires they told me to come back monday
If you are having several misfires you probably have a vacuum leak. Check the vacuum hoses which will be the rubber hoses around the intake manifold. In the video I show you which ones come off. Check those on your engine to see if they are loose. Having a vacuum leak will increase the air the engine is getting and will throw off the air to fuel ratio causing multiple misfires.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars my truck drove perfect before he did the tune up pull hill everything he did something wrong it got worse the same day he did the tuneup
I would double check all the connections he would of took off. Something was not put back the way it should be
Hey wat if i broke the 2 hoses on the top right side that are connected to the metal hoses?
The vacuum lines?
@@Sellthoseflippingcars no at 14 minutes and 22 secs its were the grey connector is at the top at the right
There in between the 2 connectors and the grey one
3 minutes 27 secs shows them clear
4 22 too
When u say misfire what is it actually doing
I assume flashing Check Engine Light. That's my guess. I'm sure he'll reply though.
A misfire is a faulty spark plug, spark plug wire, or coil pack. In this situation it was a faulty spark plug because the previous owner never maintained it.
Canadian now in Texas. LOL.
You are?
@@Sellthoseflippingcars Yeppers
NICE!!!! Canada is a beautiful place but I will take a hard pass on that cold again lol
Witch coil is number 2
2nd from the front on the passenger side of engine, for the 5.4L V8
I still cant find my distributor
You are not going to have a distributor with coils. Coils have harnesses plugged into them. What repair are you trying to do?
Lmao
Start it up
I'm not getting any codes. I notice the truck runs smooth when I first start it. Then it starts to vibrate. It gets a weak acceleration and also notice a burning smell.
Have you had the brakes done recently?
@@Sellthoseflippingcars about a year ago. But idles a little rough. When I'm not driving and switch to drive or reverse.
I would start with cleaning your MAF and TPS. The MAF can be found on your intake tube. Your TPS can be found on the throttle body. If you need a video let me know and I can make one for you.
@@Sellthoseflippingcars thank you. I'll be heading to auto zone to get me the cleaner. One last question. I seen there are 2 hose on the back of the throttle body. One leads to the bank 2. But the smaller one I can't figure out where it goes. The space is to small for me trace it by hand
Those are vacuum lines that run to the valve covers.
There's no need to remove the fuel rail
Cool, thanks for tip
I skipped through the vid. Does he actual show any work being done? It seems like it's talk then a cut-to of the work already done
Earlier video of mine, I should do a remaster that goes into better detail like my newer videos. Your right! Thanks for watching Tray!
How about actually showing the work. Not just saying you need to take this off and that off and than the next shot shows it all removed like magic. How about showing you take all that stuff off. I'm fighting trying to get the back could lined up and at the proper angle and can't get them to attach. You just snap your fingers and they are changed. How about showing it.
My apologies Terry, this is one of my older videos and I have changed that in my newer videos. I know people like seeing the work actually done.
Can't hear video
Check the volume on the RUclips video player
Don’t use ngk they will not last use motorcraft
I really enjoy the NGK iridium spark plugs. I have not had any problems with the NGK unless you buy the cheapest spark plug you can find. Then you get what you paid for. Has there been an actual test done between NGK and its competitors?
Ngk are awesome.
Always use Motorcraft plugs in ford's, champions in Chrysler.. always been a rule of thumb in the older v8s
NGK???
You dont like NGK's?
I was speaking about the spark plugs
Changing all the coils is a waste of money
Agreed unless you have a majority of them misfiring. Also if you look at Advanced Auto pricing they want $30 a piece I got all 8 for $80. So not too bad on the price and the quality is great. I definitely understand your comment tho, in most instances I would totally agree.
I've been replacing alot of triton parts bad out of the box from Amazon did the ones you installed work out right?
I’ve been getting my coils from amazon and they work great ..I get all 8 for about 30 ..if I go to autozone one is like 65 if not more..
Yes they are working great still for the vehicle
Agreed, I love shopping Amazon the prices best the local parts stores by a fair amount of money.
What kind of video is this ! You dont show NOTHING.
You dont record what you're doing but instead turn off the camera. 😅 What the heck !
I should make a new updated video, your right. This was one of my older videos
U didn't show nothing all u did was talk.
did you hear what I said? If not then you missed the explanation.
My opinion was all talk no show and a terrible video
What part in particular are you looking for Joel and I can assist accordingly. This was one of my older videos but still a classic, how can I help? Thank you for watching