Thanks for the "How and why.' I was a mechanic, but those cars are in museums. These new plugs are really down there. Your ditty about the spark plug socket needing a paper towel was opposite of mine. My 5/8 spark plug socket hasn't been used at all. Your step by step worked until I tried to remove the socket. The fresh rubber boot inside wouldn't let the socket leave with the extension, so I went with a plain deep well to install the fresh plug. Thank again. You were really helpful.
Hey brother, killer video. I don't know anything about cars and was able to change out my spark plug and ignition coil in under 45 mins. Thank you so much
If it's really stuck in there and won't come out with a decent amount of force, it might break on you. If it does break, there is a tool to extract broken plugs for the head. If the spark plug threads become ruined, you may need to also have the head re-threaded.
I.ve searched everywhere for a clue as to how to change the fuel injectors on a 2000 Town Car. It doesn't appear that it will be difficult, but I would like to see it happen or at least get some written directions. Your videos have helped me tremendously over the last several years. THANKS!
Thank you so much. I replaced the plugs and changed the oil on my 2001 Protege and enjoyed the process (I want to know how to do it on my own, I am a female :P) and I traded the Mazda for a 99 Lincoln Town Car so you can imagine I was a little intimidated by the Luxury Beast, but no longer, thanks to your video. :) And I already did the oil on the Lincoln...so now on to the plugs! :D
Thanks for posting all your vids! So many people are intimidated by newer cars (including myself) so It's awesome that your willing to help out. If I can ever use your business I surely will.
thank u very much my brutha! my engine just started missin and i figured it was a bad plug but i couldnt find them. thanks 2 ur video... u helped my locate them.
Appreciate the help. Mine is a 2006 TC Signature, ex-livery with 470,000 miles. The engine block was replaced about 100,000 miles ago, all original bits on top (for the most part). I might have a coolant leak in the head ... some made its way down to the plug when I removed the coil, so it's not firing on the one right now. I needed this vid to prep for the cleanup in the morning, hopefully I can get it sorted.
@darkwriter77 The anti-seize should be fine. What tends to happen on those applications is that the plug itself can strip the threads out of the head. If this happens the spark plug hole needs to be fixed with a helicoil.
The Anti-Seize wouldn't cause that to happen. If the spark plugs are left in the heads for a very long time they could break of damage the threads when taking them out. You may want to have someone take a look at it if you're having a hard time removing them or threading them back in.
Great video! Thanks! 2 thing though. I would break loose all 8 plugs, then clean the holes with an air hose, then, do 1 at a time with the paper towel, and you don't have to drop it on the floor, if you do it right on the bench you can normally get the bolt right in your hand. That was funny. Appreciate the info! Can u do a video on the air suspension? I think mine isn't working
I like your vids man, I don't know how many I've seen but I've seen a few. I had a question though. After how long would it be a good idea to change the ignition coils? And I got a lil trick I picked up from my pops for worn out sockets and since this is for spark plugs it works beautifully. Shove a piece of rubber tubing down the socket and make sure it's a snug fitting piece, you'll see that it does a good job of gripping the plug so you can pull it out a lot faster.
At timeframe 1:55 your trying to remove the 7mm bolt on coil, that silver bar thats right above it, my car has it too but i'm having trouble getting the wrench on the socket because it isnt enough clearance. how else can I get that 7mm bolt off?
You showed the easy plug to take out # 3. My problem is I can not get the SP socket into the hole for number one plug. It appears that the flange from the intake manifold is partially covering the SP hole. Would it be wise to grind out the over lap? I had some trouble # 8 SP hole, but was able to align the socket just up right to get it in. Will check back later to see if you answer.
+Bart Kent Thanks for watching! I do not recommend grinding down anything, but you might need to take off some parts in order to gain access to that plug. 1aauto.com
whats up so lately on my 99 lincoln town car i notice when i accelertae the car sputters or had a hard time accelerating this doesnt happen all the time but most times could it be i need a tune up if so should i have to replace all my coils or just the plugs?
My 96 Lincoln town car not starting before i had water in my spark plugs and had them replaced and that fixed it months later it will not start again everything seems to be in order the only thing i can think of is my air condition compressor will not run unless i pull out the plug and use a wire to connect it to the two circuit holes i guess its a little trick that works, my question is could that have anything to do with it not starting? (i left the wire like that for over a month now fyi)
What about applying anti-seize compound to the threads? I've heard conflicting advice on this with regard to the Ford 4.6L motor in particular because they have a nasty habit of ejecting spark plugs. Old advice used to be to use ASC when putting steel plugs into aluminum heads; now I'm hearing NOT to use ASC because it lets the plugs back themselves out too easily. To apply or not to apply ASC - that is the question...
I have a 1998 continental. I've been trying to look up how to do maintenance change plugs, power steering work etc and i can only find things on cars that are either different years or different model. Are the continental and town car the same or similar enough that directions and whatnot would be the same
+joe wilson Thanks for checking us out! They will be similar enough that you can use the basic steps or concepts for the videos that show the town car. The parts do differ but maintenance should be the same. 1aauto.com
my husband is installing new Motorcraft Platinum/Spark Plugs into our 2000 lincoln towncar. and this is something of the same situation that happened with our spark plugs. he added the anit-seize compound and now two out of the 8 spark plugs are not screwing in anymore. as if the threading in the cylinder is stripped. so at this point we do not know what to do..? what is a helicoil?
by changing the spark plugs could that help the lincoln on cold starts mine misfires on cold starts i replaced fuel filter a coil pack and MAF sensor and still doing the same thing shakes and jerks when you first drive it so im guessing spark plugs are next?
I have a 96 Town Car Signature series and it is not configured like this at all. My boos and wires are all one unit running back to a coil pack. This looks entirely different.
What if a plug feels "stuck?" Should you keep increasing force? Can a torque wrench be used to guage whether a plug is "seized?" What's the maximum safe torque to put on a plug when removing it from a 4.6 liter Ford?
I had the metal connector break off in the spark plug tubes on the spark plugs. How can I get them out. The tube is off but the metal connector inside the wire broke off and is staying on the connector.
+SupaProducer Toney That will depend on the firing order of your vehicle. You should be able to check your owner's manual for this information. You can also Google your year, make, model and engine size along with the words "firing order" to get that info! 1aauto.com
HI Carlos, We carry them on our website. They're not too hard to replace. Here's a link to the ones that we carry on our website. There are how-to video on some of them that show you how-to replace them. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/1A/IgnitionCoil/Lincoln/TownCar?VideoReply&RUclips&ATony
They tend to be around $50 to $64 per coil and about three or four bucks per plug on average. You can usually buy box sets of the entire eight for a cheaper price than you would pay for buying each one individually
Denzel Jones it would be one of the to closest plugs to you as you stood in front of the car. I can't remember if number one is on the left or on the right. But it should be one of the easiest plugs to get to. If I'm not mistaken, I think the one on the left is number one in the one on the right is number five, but I could be reversed on that.
This is your worst video. Passenger side is not nearly as difficult as driver side, and you knew it when you said it. Yes .004 about 10% is a significant difference in plug gap.
At 16-18 ft/pounds, I think he's a little high on the spark plug torque for some 4.6 liter Lincoln and Ford cars, as well, and some cars have different coil to plug configuration than this, also. But, I think he's just trying to offer basic assistance for someone who is is totally unfamiliar with 4.6 Fords and Lincolns.
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Thanks for the "How and why.' I was a mechanic, but those cars are in museums. These new plugs are really down there. Your ditty about the spark plug socket needing a paper towel was opposite of mine. My 5/8 spark plug socket hasn't been used at all. Your step by step worked until I tried to remove the socket. The fresh rubber boot inside wouldn't let the socket leave with the extension, so I went with a plain deep well to install the fresh plug. Thank again. You were really helpful.
+Dennis Miller Thanks for checking us out!
Bought a 2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series yesterday. I am SO happy I found these videos! great stuff
+XelaReu Thanks for watching. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Hey brother, killer video. I don't know anything about cars and was able to change out my spark plug and ignition coil in under 45 mins. Thank you so much
183,000 people are straight up G's rocking the Lincoln town car! aye! I've had three so far. First one saved my life.
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If it's really stuck in there and won't come out with a decent amount of force, it might break on you. If it does break, there is a tool to extract broken plugs for the head. If the spark plug threads become ruined, you may need to also have the head re-threaded.
I.ve searched everywhere for a clue as to how to change the fuel injectors on a 2000 Town Car. It doesn't appear that it will be difficult, but I would like to see it happen or at least get some written directions. Your videos have helped me tremendously over the last several years. THANKS!
Thank you so much. I replaced the plugs and changed the oil on my 2001 Protege and enjoyed the process (I want to know how to do it on my own, I am a female :P) and I traded the Mazda for a 99 Lincoln Town Car so you can imagine I was a little intimidated by the Luxury Beast, but no longer, thanks to your video. :) And I already did the oil on the Lincoln...so now on to the plugs! :D
Thanks for posting all your vids! So many people are intimidated by newer cars (including myself) so It's awesome that your willing to help out. If I can ever use your business I surely will.
thank u very much my brutha! my engine just started missin and i figured it was a bad plug but i couldnt find them. thanks 2 ur video... u helped my locate them.
Appreciate the help. Mine is a 2006 TC Signature, ex-livery with 470,000 miles. The engine block was replaced about 100,000 miles ago, all original bits on top (for the most part).
I might have a coolant leak in the head ... some made its way down to the plug when I removed the coil, so it's not firing on the one right now. I needed this vid to prep for the cleanup in the morning, hopefully I can get it sorted.
Your INTAKE needs to be replaced! Mine did the SAME thing..Cracked plastic intake
Thanks man, you're a legend for this, first time owning a v8 so this was super helpful.
@darkwriter77 The anti-seize should be fine. What tends to happen on those applications is that the plug itself can strip the threads out of the head. If this happens the spark plug hole needs to be fixed with a helicoil.
Yes you can do that, it will help to prevent them from freezing to the heads. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I was able to replace coils and spark plugs at 6 and 8th cylinder on a 99 navigator. It runs much better. Thanks for the video.
UR A GODSEND MAN! AWESOME VIDS, REALLY APPRECIATE U TAKING TIME OUT TO SHOW US THESE THINGS.
@crime943 I would take a look at your owners manual to see what it states for the recommended mileage, when servicing the spark plugs.
@decolmtd Thank you for checking us out.
a little shot of dielectric grease on the end of spark plug boot makes the coil easier to get back on and will not hurt a thing
The Anti-Seize wouldn't cause that to happen. If the spark plugs are left in the heads for a very long time they could break of damage the threads when taking them out. You may want to have someone take a look at it if you're having a hard time removing them or threading them back in.
On the newer cars, usually when they start to fail you can replace them. As long as they're firing good you should be okay.
You either have some blow by from the spark plug or you have a leak possibly from the valve cover or another location.
Great video! Thanks!
2 thing though.
I would break loose all 8 plugs, then clean the holes with an air hose, then, do 1 at a time with the paper towel, and you don't have to drop it on the floor, if you do it right on the bench you can normally get the bolt right in your hand. That was funny.
Appreciate the info! Can u do a video on the air suspension? I think mine isn't working
Outstanding video guys, thanks for the helping hand.
I like your vids man, I don't know how many I've seen but I've seen a few. I had a question though. After how long would it be a good idea to change the ignition coils?
And I got a lil trick I picked up from my pops for worn out sockets and since this is for spark plugs it works beautifully.
Shove a piece of rubber tubing down the socket and make sure it's a snug fitting piece, you'll see that it does a good job of gripping the plug so you can pull it out a lot faster.
At timeframe 1:55 your trying to remove the 7mm bolt on coil, that silver bar thats right above it, my car has it too but i'm having trouble getting the wrench on the socket because it isnt enough clearance. how else can I get that 7mm bolt off?
I thought you had to take off the fuel rail to get the coils/plugs out, glad to see I don't.
I think you do.
No you don't
If the car hasn't had plugs, fuel filter change, and just regular maintenance in awhile, it might be worth the time to do it and see if it helps.
You should be able to just pull it off of the end of the spark plug if that's where it's connected to.
If it has the 4.6 in it, it should be the same process or very similar. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
@blackman006 They would be on the opposite side of the motor in the same spot.
You showed the easy plug to take out # 3. My problem is I can not get the SP socket into the hole for number one plug. It appears that the flange from the intake manifold is partially covering the SP hole. Would it be wise to grind out the over lap? I had some trouble # 8 SP hole, but was able to align the socket just up right to get it in. Will check back later to see if you answer.
+Bart Kent Thanks for watching! I do not recommend grinding down anything, but you might need to take off some parts in order to gain access to that plug. 1aauto.com
whats up so lately on my 99 lincoln town car i notice when i accelertae the car sputters or had a hard time accelerating this doesnt happen all the time but most times could it be i need a tune up if so should i have to replace all my coils or just the plugs?
Coils and Plugs! Mine did the Same thing...
My 96 Lincoln town car not starting before i had water in my spark plugs and had them replaced and that fixed it months later it will not start again everything seems to be in order the only thing i can think of is my air condition compressor will not run unless i pull out the plug and use a wire to connect it to the two circuit holes i guess its a little trick that works, my question is could that have anything to do with it not starting?
(i left the wire like that for over a month now fyi)
If there happens to be a check engine light on, you may want to pull the code to see what it's pointing to.
What about applying anti-seize compound to the threads? I've heard conflicting advice on this with regard to the Ford 4.6L motor in particular because they have a nasty habit of ejecting spark plugs. Old advice used to be to use ASC when putting steel plugs into aluminum heads; now I'm hearing NOT to use ASC because it lets the plugs back themselves out too easily. To apply or not to apply ASC - that is the question...
I have a 1998 continental. I've been trying to look up how to do maintenance change plugs, power steering work etc and i can only find things on cars that are either different years or different model. Are the continental and town car the same or similar enough that directions and whatnot would be the same
+joe wilson Thanks for checking us out! They will be similar enough that you can use the basic steps or concepts for the videos that show the town car. The parts do differ but maintenance should be the same. 1aauto.com
my husband is installing new Motorcraft Platinum/Spark Plugs into our 2000 lincoln towncar. and this is something of the same situation that happened with our spark plugs. he added the anit-seize compound and now two out of the 8 spark plugs are not screwing in anymore. as if the threading in the cylinder is stripped. so at this point we do not know what to do..? what is a helicoil?
When doing this, would it hurt to put a small amount of Anti Seize on the plug threads?
which side of the battery do you disconnect before starting the work?
You'll want to disconnect the negative battery cable. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
by changing the spark plugs could that help the lincoln on cold starts mine misfires on cold starts i replaced fuel filter a coil pack and MAF sensor and still doing the same thing shakes and jerks when you first drive it so im guessing spark plugs are next?
It certainly could, although there could be other factors involved as well.
You may want to start with replacing the spark plugs first if they're bad.
I have a 96 Town Car Signature series and it is not configured like this at all. My boos and wires are all one unit running back to a coil pack. This looks entirely different.
What if a plug feels "stuck?" Should you keep increasing force? Can a torque wrench be used to guage whether a plug is "seized?" What's the maximum safe torque to put on a plug when removing it from a 4.6 liter Ford?
I had the metal connector break off in the spark plug tubes on the spark plugs. How can I get them out. The tube is off but the metal connector inside the wire broke off and is staying on the connector.
Huge help! Thank you!!!!
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How are the spark plugs numbered? From front to back, driver side and passenger side.
+SupaProducer Toney That will depend on the firing order of your vehicle. You should be able to check your owner's manual for this information. You can also Google your year, make, model and engine size along with the words "firing order" to get that info! 1aauto.com
Does the same apply to a Lincoln Mark VIII? I believe the 4.6L is the same engine for the Mark VIII.
how often should i change my plugs
The process should be very similar.
Don't forget to put antiseaze on the threads , that's my only criticism of this video , very important .
+Andrew Sanders Thanks for the tip!
Hey 1aauto if three of my plugs on the passenger side have oil on the electrode end what could that be?
If it's on the driver's side of the motor and it's in the way you might have to.
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would this also apply to an 03 Crown Vic?
Very smart thank you
The 91 Town Car still uses a ignition coil / distributor / plug wires configuration. May want to update the title.
+DiverCTH Thanks for the feedback! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
How many miles were on those plugs?
I have a bad coil on my Lincoln towncar about how much cost to remplace all?
HI Carlos, We carry them on our website. They're not too hard to replace. Here's a link to the ones that we carry on our website. There are how-to video on some of them that show you how-to replace them. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/1A/IgnitionCoil/Lincoln/TownCar?VideoReply&RUclips&ATony
They tend to be around $50 to $64 per coil and about three or four bucks per plug on average. You can usually buy box sets of the entire eight for a cheaper price than you would pay for buying each one individually
Thank you
I really need to know where would #1 cylinder located at ASAP
Denzel Jones it would be one of the to closest plugs to you as you stood in front of the car. I can't remember if number one is on the left or on the right. But it should be one of the easiest plugs to get to. If I'm not mistaken, I think the one on the left is number one in the one on the right is number five, but I could be reversed on that.
@@anyguy2068 You're right.
Is this process similar to a 97 Town car?
+Erikk Wilson You might be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to your application, but it may be a little different. 1aauto.com
could you do a video on a 2000 Lincoln Continental please?
I am going to change coil pack today .
How did it go
thanks, subbed!
ty!
I can't find anything on a 94 lincoln town car
We're not sure, it was a used vehicle. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Thanky you for your help :-)
cool tips
That plug on one two of are loose and my car drives ruff
I have an 06 town car . hate it iv spent 10 k bucks on this crappy car in 4 yrs.
You have bad luck. These cars are known for being rock solid
This is your worst video. Passenger side is not nearly as difficult as driver side, and you knew it when you said it. Yes .004 about 10% is a significant difference in plug gap.
At 16-18 ft/pounds, I think he's a little high on the spark plug torque for some 4.6 liter Lincoln and Ford cars, as well, and some cars have different coil to plug configuration than this, also. But, I think he's just trying to offer basic assistance for someone who is is totally unfamiliar with 4.6 Fords and Lincolns.