Plug Wire options for '99 5.0

[MINERALGSVT]

Ok.. what's everybody running on their 5.0s?

Ford just diagnosed my missing problem as a bad #3 plug wire... just couldn't stomach the $625 bill they were going to throw at me for changing plugs/wires..

Ford's price on stock plug wires is around $200

Can anyone suggest a replacement?

Thanks!

 

[aldive]

If you want the Ford replacement wire set contact Ford Parts Network at http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/

These folks are great.

There are also many aftermarket wire sets availablr; I like Jacpbs and Magnacore.

Good luck.....

 

[Dan Whitaker]

TAYLOR SPIRO PRO! I got mine from Summit racing. They were right at $70 including shipping. They will have to order them which takes about 2-3 weeks. They come in black, blue or red.

 

[RTStork]

You can get lifetime warranty wirwes at Auto Zone real cheap and then you'll never have to worry about buying another set. If you want a high performance set then Taylor or MSD makes excellent wires with real low resistance. Probably overkill for a near stock application but since I race my Mustang, I tend to like the higher perofmance sets.

 

[jimbo74]

i got the autolite replacements from kragens (CSK) they were $30

EDIT: i just realized you have a 302.... heck, get a mustang magazine and let your eyes and fingers figure out what to get... see what the pros are using... and if you can afford that...then call and order....

 

[Dan Whitaker]

The Mustang (5.0)wires won't work because they do not use the D.I.S.(Distributorless Ignition System) .

 

[MINERALGSVT]

Hey, thanks for all the replies!!

Well.. Autozone was out of the Bosch premiums.. they are on National backorder.. Ford is out as well.. they too are on National backorder..

A friend turned me to http://www.fordpartsonline.com they had the stock wires.. for $98.. so I scooped them up.

Thanks again...

 

[Holty]

Just curious, how many miles do you have on your explorer to need new plug wires?

 

[MINERALGSVT]

I only have 56k miles on it, so I am a little disappointed that they did not last longer.

 

[aldive]

Your link does not function for me.

 

[MINERALGSVT]

Try this

 

[GR899V8]

I've been through the bad plug wires from Ford twice, once they replaced "ONE" wire, then when it was outta warranty I copuldn't buy 1, I had to buy the set. I don't know if you've put them on or not, it's a TOTAL PAIN!! Lots of clips everywhere, get ready for scraped knuckles. I was in a bind before, but I won't buy the factory wires again. Good luck!

 

[Robb]

once they replaced "ONE" wire

hehe, you have to love warranty work! Like the others didn't fire just as many times.

Robb