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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMSPARK PLUGSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H Hybrid
Spark Plug: Service and Repair
2007 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H HybridSECTION Service and Repair
SPARK PLUGS
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Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
3. Remove the bolts and the ignition coils.
4. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs.
Installation
1. Inspect the spark plugs.
2. Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
3. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
Install the spark plugs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil boots before attaching to the spark plugs.
Install the ignition coils and bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.
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Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
3. Remove the bolts and the ignition coils.
4. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs.
Installation
1. Inspect the spark plugs.
2. Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
3. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
Install the spark plugs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil boots before attaching to the spark plugs.
Install the ignition coils and bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.