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WiseAutoTools.com Summary: Wise Auto Tools provides spark plug thread repair kits to fix stripped or blown out spark plug threads in Ford 3-Valve engines right over the fender. There's no need to remove the head. These kits are suitable for spark plug sizes other than 14mm, such as 12mm and 16mm. The Time-Sert 3221 Spark Plug Thread Repair Kit is recommended for Ford 4.6 and 5.4 3 Valve spark plugs with M16x1.5 threads, applicable to most 2004-2008 Ford 5.4 3V engines, and fits 4.6 and …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: This article covers the correct spark plug thread repair kit to use when a 2013 to 2020 Ford Fusion with a 1.6 Liter engine has failed spark plug threads. A first time thread repair uses our Time Sert 4412E spark plug thread repair kit and the 44187 inserts which are 24mm long. We also recommend using the 6010 thread locker and 6020 driver oil. The threaded part of the spark plugs for this model measures 25mm (in length) which is long …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Ford’s are by far the vehicle that has the worst track record when blowing spark plugs out due to failed aluminum threads. This repair article is written by a Master Tech that has been helping auto repair shops and vehicle owners repair spark plug threads in Fords for many years. The article reveals which spark plug thread repair kits are worthwhile and which ones are just a waste of money that ultimately make the hole bigger and uglier! Brands covered are Fu …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: We cover three of the best oversize Ford spark plug thread repair kits available today. See the YouTube video below at the bottom of the article which is basically the same information covered in this auto repair blog. We have customers calling everyday asking for thread repair kits to repair a spark plug hole that was previously fixed, but the repair failed. Although we sell kits for other makes, Ford seems to be the one with the most spark plugs blowing …

WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: DenLors Tools and Wise Auto Tools specializes in automotive tool sales. However, sometimes we get questions on auto/truck repair unrelated to any specific tools. One of the most common problems with Ford F150’s is blown spark plugs. The aluminum threads fail, ejecting the spark plug breaking the coil on the way out. We sell thread repair kits that work right over the fender. In fact our thread repair kits fix holes after “parts store kits” fail to make a lasting repa …