GT Sparkplugs

[ptim]

I have to replace the sparkplugs in my wifes (all stock) 03 Mustang GT, are there any sparkplugs that are better than any others, she doesnt need performance plugs. But I dont want to put crappy plugs in.

Thanks for any suggestions

 

[timeless2]

Nothing wrong with replacing them with Motorcraft plugs.

I have used NGK in past vehicles with good results as well.

This guy has a lot of good material here, as well as his entire site:
http://www.bullittarchive.com/1021.htm

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I would suggest Motorcraft AGSF-32PP for you.

You do know that the stock plug is good for 100k miles right? Might not want to even mess with it if it is just the wife's car.

 

[CanadaStang]

I would suggest Motorcraft AGSF-32PP for you.

You do know that the stock plug is good for 100k miles right? Might not want to even mess with it if it is just the wife's car.

what he said ^^^


[Yipes!! I just realized I just agreed with Kilgore ]

 

[Kilgore Trout]

^^ sucks to be you!! People will def criticize you for something like that

 

[timeless2]

You do know that the stock plug is good for 100k miles right? Might not want to even mess with it if it is just the wife's car.

While your statement is true, the information given states he has to replace them. I wonder if the current ones are fouled badly or damaged due to another problem?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Yeah, I was wondering that also... Maybe he pulled a couple and did not like what he saw

 

[SigmaPride]

I let my stock plugs go 90k and after seeing them I would definately have done it at 50k or so. They looked fine, but the electrodes were extremely worn, which made excessively large gaps and led to some pinging. So, I think the 100k spark plug change is pushing it a little unless you drive like grandma. Yeah, you can go that far, but I wouldn't.

 

[ptim]

I would suggest Motorcraft AGSF-32PP for you.

You do know that the stock plug is good for 100k miles right? Might not want to even mess with it if it is just the wife's car.

Im not sure if they are bad, Im getting reports from her that the car doesnt start as soon as she touches the key. It turns over a few times before it starts. Im sure if I take it in for warranty work, they will replace the plugs and charge me a fortune. Plus, I dint feel like wasting a day or two at the Ford Dealership.

If, the plugs wont correct the problem, then I'll go get it checked out.

 

[Mike97gt]

Im not sure if they are bad, Im getting reports from her that the car doesnt start as soon as she touches the key. It turns over a few times before it starts. Im sure if I take it in for warranty work, they will replace the plugs and charge me a fortune. Plus, I dint feel like wasting a day or two at the Ford Dealership.

If, the plugs wont correct the problem, then I'll go get it checked out.

fuel presure is draining back.

does it do this on HOT starts or only whne first started after sitting awile.( like first thing in the morning)

 

[the98stang]

Yea that problem doesn't seem to be related to spark plugs. I would let them go to 100k. Last thing you want is a stripped cylinder head or spark plug blowout

 

[ptim]

fuel presure is draining back.

does it do this on HOT starts or only whne first started after sitting awile.( like first thing in the morning)

I talked to her about it, it doesnt matter, hot or cold and it doesnt happen all the time, I'm thinking maybe the alternator or battery might be going bad.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I would point out that svttech76 is a very experienced Ford technician, keep working it with him and you will for sure get it solved...

 

[white-04]

On the flip side, if you change them now, they might be a lot easier to get out than when they have 100k on them. I changed my explorer at 70k. I don't believe the gap stays right that long. You can probably get away with 100k, I just rather be safe than get stuck somewhere, especially if its the wifes car.

 

[jstreet0204]

Tell her to try this for a few days. Instead of cranking the car right up, turn the key to the on position, wait a few seconds, the start it. If the fuel pressure is draining off this will give the pump a chance to build the pressure back up. If she does this, and it still doesn't start right up, you know you have to start looking at other things.

 

[timeless2]

Tell her to try this for a few days. Instead of cranking the car right up, turn the key to the on position, wait a few seconds, the start it. If the fuel pressure is draining off this will give the pump a chance to build the pressure back up. If she does this, and it still doesn't start right up, you know you have to start looking at other things.

Damned good advice--if the issue IS fuel related. This will surely tell you if the fuel pump is starving the spark.