How do you know when the spark plugs in a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 need to be replaced?

For 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with a 2.0 16 V Zetec VCT motor use Champion Platinum RE 7PYP6 spark plugs.

Spark plug tube seals need changing

CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH,,, THEY HAVE A HABIT OF GOING BAD

on valve cover just remove wires

It has spark plugs. They are just hidden from view.

this happened to my 98 intrigue, i replaced the spark plugs and hasn't happened yet...worse case scenario you might have to replace the spark plug wires as well but I've only replaced the plugs and its fine.

Check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information ( VECI ) decal located in the front of the engine compartment ( it will show the type of spark plugs to use and the spark plug gap )

I would start with the spark plugs. If they've never been replaced, they're over due.

Changing spark plugs is an important task. To do this, disconnect the battery and spark plug cables, and remove the old spark plugs. Next put in the new spark plugs, and reconnect the spark plug cables and then the battery.

The is no drain plug on the engine block. The only "plugs" there is, are freeze plugs, but those have to be knocked out and replaced with new ones, if you want to remove them.

HTE SPARK PLUGS ARE IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE JUST IN THE MIDDLE

I just replaced my spark plugs on a 1998 Ford E250 V6. The best price I could get for a mechanic to do it was $400.00. I did not want to pay this price and I am glad I didn't because changing the spark plugs took less than 1 hour. I went to Pep-boys and purchased the plugs and wires for about $50.00. (I had to purchase a spark plug socket for my ratchet.) To…

Electrical issue, computer issue, engine mechanical issue, no fuel in tank, no spark to spark plugs, dead battery, etc

how u change spark plugs on 1998 gmc safari van

Disconnect the battery, remove the spark plug cables, and spark plug boots. Remove the old spark plugs and replace with the new spark plugs. Replace the spark plug cables and connect the battery.

It has spark plugs, plug wires, and a distributor.

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The 98 Tracer has four plugs

The spark plugs on a 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 are changed by removing the cover plate, disconnecting the plug wires, and unscrewing the spark plugs using a deep wall socket. New plugs are then put in place and torque down to specifications.

it's a 4 cylinder car, right? so it should have 4 spark plugs.

There is a black cover on top of the cylinder head (the one with 20V written on it), the spark plugs are under it.

On a 1998 Ford Expedition : There are ( 8 spark plugs ) for the 4.6 and 5.4 liter V8 engines

You do not need to remove the fuel rail to remove the spark plugs.

Screwed into the heads.

Screwed into the heads.

Screwed into the heads.

looking for diagram how to put spark plugs in the right fireing order on a 1998 chev SUV 5.7 engin on distrubitor in order

1998 ford escort spark plug order on engine from left to right? Like if I looking at the engine what #spark plug is the one on the left to the right? and which on should they go to on the ignition pack? Thanks in advance

Disconnect the battery, remove the spark plug cable and covers, and remove the old spark plugs. Put in the new plugs, put back the covers and cables, and reconnect the battery.

They are on the sides of the engine block.

3 of the plugs are on top of the mottor and 3 of them are on the bottom side

Make sure you are using Ford OEM (Motorcraft is not always OEM) Spark Plugs that are designed for you explorer.

Yes ( the 2.3 liter in the Ford Ranger from 1989 to 1997 has 8 spark plugs ) and the 2.5 liter from 1998 to 2001 also has 8 spark plugs

they did make a sunbird in 1998!

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it has eight right?

If you mean it is only running on 3 cylinders, you should check your spark plugs, spark plug wires and the distributor.

spark plugs are directly in center of valve cover under spark plug boots. Follow wires from coil pack and remove wire from plug. Plugs still can not be seen but can be removed with small spark plug socket and long extension.

Dirty spark plugs can occur on any make, model, or year. Changing the spark plugs should be done for maintenance, such as when you do a tune up.

Check the spark plug wires and spark plugs.

They are screwed into the engine at the ends of the spark plug wires.

find the plugs that connect to the plugs and pull them off.after that you can remove the plugs.

on top of the engine there is a cover sheild. remove the cover by the four bolt. the plug boots will come with it, the spark plugs are down in the holes.

Do you mean re-gap the plugs? Get a spark plug gapper, and set the gap to between .052-.056.

I changed the spark plugs on a 1998 Nissan maxima se with the instructions from the car manual. It tellsyou exactly how to change them and it has pictures.

That means its not the spark plugs........Oh ya check your gas gage...

It is important to remember the spark plug gap when changing the spark plugs of a vehicle. A 1998 Mazda B2500 has a spark plug gap of 0.042 to 0.046 inches.

Stock Harley plugs works as good as any.

No you shouldn't have to. It will make things a little harder if you don't. I change my spark plugs on my 93' Continental and I never take anything off to do it. 1998 is the first year they used coil on plug system. If you have coil on plug, you will have to remove the plates covering the coils , then slide off the coils and use an extender to reach the spark plugs…

The spark plugs should be gapped to .040 inch.