Changing Spark Plugs

[exinprogress]

Easiest way I've found to get to #3 is to put a shop light pointing down at the area (but not in my eyes) and going at it through the fender (but get the wire of from the top). I only have to use the socket and the ratchet. Just reach in there. Do it one time and your hand becomes familiar with where it goes and what it does.

I was very intimidated the first time I did it, so you're not alone. Take your time and be patient, it's well worth it to do it yourself.

 

[Ford_Racing_Guy]

took me about 30 minutes on my 92,

for the back 2 on the pass. side,

i just turned the wheels all the way right and my hands are small enough that i could sneak in there and pull the last 2 out,

easiest spark plug change i've done was on my 95 Thunderbird, took about 15 to 20 minutes on that,

everything is right on top because it is a Sohc motor,
the plug wires were something else though

 

[TheRookie]

The explorer is 5x harder than a gm 3.8 motor to replace the plugs.

I definately disagree. True you can change the 3.8 plugs with the dog bones in place but thats just stupid. I can do explorer plugs in under 20 mins. That isnt happening on the 3.8 sorry. I get the privelage of changing plugs daily, I am a mechanic after all. I have found the sxplorer easy if you know how