Ford 3V Spark Plug Threading and Removal Application
The following Ford vehicles have 3V engines that are prone to having spark plug problems. Typically the OE design spark plug may break when trying to do a regular spark plug change for maintenance or because of a misfire.
3V Broken Spark Plug Removal - for broken plugs
To remove or extract broken spark plugs on one of these cars or trucks, see the Lisle 65600, or the Calvan 39100 and 39200 kits. They are used to get the old pieces out without removing the head.
Three Valve Spark Plug Thread Restoration - for damaged threads
To repair spark plug threads in any of the vehicles listed below, see the Calvan 39300 or the TIME-SERT 3221 spark plug thread repair kits. These kits are designed to be used with the cylinder head still on the engine. They are both considered an over the fender repair. Any questions on application feel free to use our contact form or give us a call and we will be happy to help.
Ford 3 Valve Engines with M16x1.5mm Spark Plugs
Avanti II 4.6 L 281 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2006 - 2007
Ford Mustang 4.6 L 281 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2005 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck Expedition 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2005 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck Explorer 4.6 L 281 CID V8 SOHC 2006 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck F150 1/2 Ton - Pickup 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 2004 - 2007 (*2004 was split year, some have 2V engines)
Ford Truck F150 1/2 Ton - Pickup 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck F250 Super Duty 3/4 Ton - Pickup 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 2005 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck F250 Super Duty 3/4 Ton - Pickup 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 2005 - 2008
Ford Truck F250 Super Duty 3/4 Ton - Pickup 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2005 - 2004 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck F350 Super Duty 1 Ton - Pickup 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 2005 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck F450 Super Duty 1 1/2 Ton Truck 6.8 L 415 CID V10 SOHC 2005 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck F53 6.8 L 415 CID V10 SOHC 2007 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Ford Truck F550 Super Duty 6.8 L 415 CID V10 SOHC 2005 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Lincoln Mark LT 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2006 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Lincoln Navigator 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2005 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07)
Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 L 281 CID V8 SOHC 2006 - 2008 (up to manufacturer date 11/30/07) CID V10 SOHC 2005 - 2008
Ford Truck F450 Super Duty 1 1/2 Ton Truck 6.8 L 415 CID V10 SOHC 2005 - 2008
Ford Truck F53 6.8 L 415 CID V10 SOHC 2007 - 2008 Ford Truck F53 6.8 L 415 CID V10 SOHC 2007 - 2008
Ford Truck F550 Super Duty 6.8 L 415 CID V10 SOHC 2005 - 2008
Ford Truck F550 Super Duty 6.8 L 415 CID V10 SOHC 2005 - 2008
Lincoln Mark LT 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2006 - 2008
Lincoln Navigator 5.4 L 330 CID V8 DOHC 32 Valve 2005 - 2005
Lincoln Navigator 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2005 - 2013
Lincoln Navigator L 5.4 L 330 CID V8 SOHC 24 Valve 2007 - 2013
Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 L 281 CID V8 SOHC 2006 - 2008
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