Threaded into the engine cylinder heads , look for the spark plug wires
firewall
3 - 6
2 - 5
1 - 4
front
The spark plug gap for a 1994 Ford Explorer with the 4.0 L OHV motor is .052 to .056 range - Chilton repair manual shows .054
Obviously- the spark plugs were not the issue :)
The ( 2 ) engine , cylinder heads , are on each side of your V6 engine where the spark plugs are - just look for where the spark plug wires connect to the spark plugs
( 8 spark plugs ) for your 4.6 liter V8 engine in a 2002 Ford Explorer
For a 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 liter V6 engine ( EFI and SOHC versions ) ( There are 6 spark plugs )
For a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac : There are ( 6 spark plugs ) for your 4.0 liter V6 engine
Make sure you are using Ford OEM (Motorcraft is not always OEM) Spark Plugs that are designed for you explorer.
Screwed into the heads.
The spark plugs on a Ford Explorer are replaced by first disconnecting the battery. Remove the spark plug using a spark plug socket. Replace with the factory recommended spark plug.
six ( 6 )
On a 1996 Ford Explorer , 4.0 liter V6 engine : The spark plugs are installed in the engine cylinder heads ( you can see where the spark plug wires connect to the spark plugs ) firewall #3 - #6 #2 - #5 #1 - #4 front of vehicle
how difficult is it to change spark plugs on a 2002 ford explorer. It is a 4x4 and has the initials on it xtl or something like that. Can you please help me cause they are trying to charge me an arm and leg to have it done.