I can’t thank you enough for posting this video! I have a 2008 mercury mariner 3.0. I’m 71 years old and I needed a tune up, I said I’m not paying out money to have this done! I put my laptop in the garage with me and went step by step as you were doing this! Alls good, parts and other small stuff, 300 hundred dollars for all of it! Thank you very much!
I've watched a lot of auto repairs videos over the years. This is the most detailed and easy to follow guide I have ever watched. Thank you for making it.
Although this repeats so many other comments, the video is amazing. Just the right level of detail, clear images showing each and every action, emphasis where needed for important steps and good editing to keep it a reasonable length. This video is the gold standard and allowed us to tackle the job ourselves. Thank you.
We have a problem that appeared after we completed this repair and I am hoping you can help me with it. Short story, we have P2195 and P2197 error codes (bank 1 and bank 2 sensor too lean) with poor low speed idle. I think we have a vacuum leak and there is one hose attached to the throttle body that is a likely culprit. It is on the forward, driver's underside of the throttle body and there is not clear place we can see that it might have come disconnected from during the coil replacement. I cannot see the particular hose well enough from your video to assess where it belongs. If there is another means to contact you, for more specifics, please let me know.
@@DavidStumph We have a problem that appeared after we completed this repair and I am hoping you can help me with it. Short story, we have P2195 and P2197 error codes (bank 1 and bank 2 sensor too lean) with poor low speed idle. I think we have a vacuum leak and there is one hose attached to the throttle body that is a likely culprit. It is on the forward, driver's underside of the throttle body and there is not clear place we can see that it might have come disconnected from during the coil replacement. I cannot see the particular hose well enough from your video to assess where it belongs. If there is another means to contact you, for more specifics, please let me know.
This is the most thorough, detailed, meticulously done job and video I have ever seen. I did this exact job on a Mercury Mariner 2008 (same car really) and this guy didn’t miss a thing. Seriously you could get a job in so many fields and types in so many industries. Freakin meticulous! Awesome video!
I was kind of nervous to try this myself but after watching the video a few times I went out to the garage and just got started without having to come back to the video again and go it done!! Thanks for the video!! Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.
My mechanic friend was going to charge me $250 to do it. I saved that and had it done in no time, even in this Texas heat. I open the garage door but it was still HOT.
I just want to say thank you for the video. I am divorced with no one really to help and did this on my own. Took literally all day and 5 trips to the auto parts store because I didn’t have tools. The only experience I’ve ever had was check oil and change a tail light bulb. Thank you thank you thank you! Your video was amazing!
I replaced all coils and plugs on my 2008 Escape and I had this video going on my laptop while I did the replacements. Mt plugs were original and had formed a plug gap of .070 after 145,000 miles. This is a good reason to do a plug replacement at 100,00 miles before they fry the coils.I found that a 8mm and 10mm deep well sockets helped. Thanks!
David, this is one of THE BEST instructional videos I have ever had the pleasure to use, if I wasn’t poor , I would send you money! My family thanks you!
David, this was THE best DIY video I’ve ever seen. If it weren’t for your perfect step-by-step commentary I wouldn’t have attempted this job - but it’s all done now! Thank you!
Awesome sauce!!! I knew this was due, and have done other vehicles in the past, I was this close to giving it to Canadian Tire, I trust them but I'm sure the labor would be almost 2 hours so it saved me at least $350, took 3 hours but I was not rushing and the beer was tasty
Nice video David - thanks for being so complete. One comment - mine is a 2008, and one change to this very complete and detailed instruction is that there is another hose connected to the manifold under where the throttle-body is installed. That must be disconnected to remove the manifold, and it is a simple clamp type connection. Aside from that these instructions were perfect and exactly what I needed for a first-timer doing this service. Last note - do the PCV valve if you are doing this as the service interval is nearly the same as for the plugs. The PCV valve is located on the back valve cover on the right-hand side and is easily accessible with the intake removed. There is an instruction on RU-vid on how to do it, so just search. Thanks.
Excellent. I usually freak out when it comes to working on cars, but this was so detailed that it was quite easy. Please post more if possible. I'm subscribing to your channel
Excellent and probably most detailed video on youtube on replacing the 2008 Ford Escape V6 valve cover and spark plugs. What the dealer wanted to charge to change the plugs, gaskets, and replace coil pack was several hundred dollars. I ordered the parts off Rock Auto website saving a bundle and watched this video w my boy several times before tackling the project. Gotta say this took me a few hours but absolutely worth it in the end, because the Escape is not knocking running smooth again. And the oil leak is gone now that new seals and gasket maker was applied. Thanks again for posting!
You are AWESOME. Cause of this video, I was able to change the spark plugs on my Mercury Mariner and get it working again. Thank you a thousand million times!!!
Great video! Note that if you use NGK spark plugs, you should NOT use anti-seize on the threads. NGK plugs already have proprietary anti-seize coating on them. Other brands would need anti-seize sparingly.
Very good video! It would have been nice to see the replacement of the PCV valve while the access to it is available. Regarding DIELECTRIC grease. The word, "dielectric" means insulating. It should not be applied to conductive metals. It should be applied to all the rubber boots and insulating parts.
Thank you so much for posting this video. Step-by-step instructions were perfect I completed the job in about two hours and 15 minutes taking my time and also replacing the EGR valve. Great job thanks again. 👍
FYI aluminum heads and steel plugs can cause a big headache if not changed at recommended time. Do not get too forceful or you will end up removing threads with the plug.
@@DavidStumph Went great! Although I'll have to do it all again to replace the PCV valve LOL. I noticed the intake full of oil as well as the runner. The truck has 165k miles so it's to be expected...
On my Mazda Tribute 2006 its at the back right of the engine (when standing in front) behind the intake manifold. You probably want to do this while you have the manifold off.
where do you live? I'm going to bring my 2008 Escape to you, Better than taking it to FORD. Thanks for a great instructional video. My friend and I are going to attempt. God Speed.
It should be noted that this engine takes TAPERED spark plugs instead of FLAT ones with a crush gasket. This is my first experience with these and I had to be really be careful not to over-torque them.
Greetings, friend! You made a very good and detailed video. I also have a 2001 Ford Escape. In my country, I can not find the original ignition coils and candles. To make my car work well. If it is not difficult for you and you have the opportunity to find it in your country and send it to me. Tell me the cost and I'll send the payment. I will be immensely grateful to you. Because I can't find the original parts here. And the rest that I buy quickly break down. I'm sorry to torment my car.( You can write me a private message. P.S. I hope you understand me. Since I wrote through Google translator.)))
