Ford Spark Plug Removal Tool – Picture of Ford’s Bad Design
November 23, 2008 10:44 am Auto Specialty Tools, Consumer, Ford Problems, Lisle Specialty Tools
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Mike T
Question – 08/15/2011 – How do I remove the electrode pin prior to using 3v broken spark plug extractor? Alright, I spent hours and hours researching this plug replacement job so I could do it myself. I bought every tool and lubricant and whatever I could find to do the job right. All I’ve heard about this Lisle 65600 kit is how easy it is to use and how much time it saves. Two pretty important details I didn’t see, and I saw A LOT of information about removing these plugs, is that the top portion of the porcelain that has the thick wire sticking out of it has to be snapped and pulled out before you can use this tool. This to me is a very difficult thing to get done. I have long needle nose pliers that slip off of the tip and is not working. Especially on the two plugs closest to the cab, no room to play at all. Second, the hex nut that attaches to the puller screw is pretty big. I have a large socket set, but not one that fits this nut! So, what is this quick and easy way of getting the broken plug out before I can use the kit to get the broken plug out? And what size socket do I need to go buy to turn the hex nut? Thanks and I look forward to any help you can give and hopefully finishing this two day head-ache soon…Michael.
Answer – Mike the size socket was mentioned by Gary above. It’s a 15/16″ socket for the nut. Most of the time, if the plug ends up breaking, the electrode pin will come out with the top piece of the broken plug. Needle nose pliers with the tip curved like in the video below is the best way to remove the porcelain top. The pin usually comes out with the porcelain top. However if the pin does not come out with the top half of the spark plug, I would recommend trying a small diameter wooden dowel rod (from local home improvement store). Drill a 5/64″ hole in the bottom of the dowel. Then use a little glue in the hole that has been drilled. The dowel can hopefully then be inserted engaging the pin. Once time has been allowed for the glue to dry, the pin should come out. Be sure to watch the video below to see the common scenario. Good Luck
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Archie :
Date: November 26, 2015 @ 5:53 pm
All eight plugs broke during removal on my 2006 Mark LT. Anticipating this, ordered the Lisle
65600. Pushing the porcelain is my only fear. All have left behind the ground electrode shield. 6 of the plugs left behind empty electrode shields with the porcelain. Any suggestion on using the new Lisle extractor when resuming the work.
Thank you for being detailed and helpful in advance!
Archie
dennisb - Auto Tool Sales :
Date: November 27, 2015 @ 9:49 am
Archie, I would have done one at a time instead of breaking all 8 first. I would have had suggestions for trying not to break them to begin with, but what’s done is done. I would at this point follow the instructions. Keep in mind we have replacement puller screws. They are a wear item that may need to be replaced, especially since you’re doing all eight. Good Luck.
Archie :
Date: December 4, 2015 @ 1:52 pm
Dennis,
I was successful with all eight broken plug extractions. Truck is now running but cuts out completely when attempting to accelerate. It acts like a fuel problem – idles poorly, and gives me nothing when in gear. I appreciate any help you can provide.
Thank you,
Archie
dennisb - Auto Tool Sales :
Date: December 4, 2015 @ 1:58 pm
Fuel pressure reading? Vacuum leaks. Codes… Good Luck
Mke :
Date: April 21, 2017 @ 12:40 am
Hey Guys, I have a Ford 2005 Expedition 5.4. In Oct 2016 cyl. #2 showed misfire code. I replaced plug (rusty) eventually found leak in the heater hose control valve right above cyl. #2. Next code on #4 replaced using Lisle. Tough area great tool. This month had some time so decided that I would replace the rest, no codes but you know the drill on these Tritons rough lower gear shifting etc. So.. 2 plugs a day first 5 all broke a little extra twist to complete the separation and all came out looking like syringes. Good job. Lisle pulled the nose cone great on all. #3cyl. though right now still has entire length of the electrode and at first all the ceramic intact without the nut casing. The top stem broke while trying to use the needle nose pliers to get the remaining plug out. It is extremely tight. What should I try? J/B weld the nut collar back on and try again to break the ceramic at the nose ? Or J/B weld a steel tube to the electrode to try to twist it out and then possibly bore out the ceramic down to the top of the nosecone? Whew! Thanks, Mike
dennisb - Auto Tool Sales :
Date: April 21, 2017 @ 7:25 am
Mike, JB Weld is good but I don’t think it’s going to help in this situation. I’d try the Lisle Porcelain Puller which is included in the Lisle 65700 kit. Also, for others reading this we now have the OTC 6918 that grips the plug assembly keeping it together so that it can be removed without breaking it to begin with.