SheriffMoose
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2015 Ford Explorer Sport
I've got a '15 Explorer Sport with 108k miles on it. I've noticed the gas mileage has gotten pretty bad, averaging 13MPG city. Anyway, its overdue for spark plugs, so that's what brings me here.
I've looked around via google and some forum searches. I've found instructions/videos on how to change the spark plugs on the standard 3.5L engine, but not the ecoboost! I suspect its a significantly different job than the standard engine since it looks like you have to remove part of the exhaust manifold on the standard engine. I did consider just looking at the job on a F-150, but since the Explorer engine is transverse engine, I figure its not really similar enough (among other differences, I'm sure).
That said, before I commit to doing the job myself, I was trying to find instructions, a video, or at the very least someone who's done it before than can say if there are any gotchas or difficulties with the job. I'm a novice at best when it comes to repairs, so I don't want to get into something overly difficult, esp. since my tools are limited and I don't have a garage big enough to work in.
Any advice/guidance is appreciated!
Cheers,
Moose
I've looked around via google and some forum searches. I've found instructions/videos on how to change the spark plugs on the standard 3.5L engine, but not the ecoboost! I suspect its a significantly different job than the standard engine since it looks like you have to remove part of the exhaust manifold on the standard engine. I did consider just looking at the job on a F-150, but since the Explorer engine is transverse engine, I figure its not really similar enough (among other differences, I'm sure).
That said, before I commit to doing the job myself, I was trying to find instructions, a video, or at the very least someone who's done it before than can say if there are any gotchas or difficulties with the job. I'm a novice at best when it comes to repairs, so I don't want to get into something overly difficult, esp. since my tools are limited and I don't have a garage big enough to work in.
Any advice/guidance is appreciated!
Cheers,
Moose