Anyone changed their spark plugs on the turbo 2.0?

[Meeka]

The manual says every 100,000 miles (page 455) but I do them every 5,000 miles with the engine oil because I want my truck to last a long time.

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[dalola]

What do you consider severe service?

Ford suggests things like frequent short trips, excessive idling, towing/hauling heavy loads, and extreme weather as reasons to follow the severe service schedule.

I would like to get 200K miles of (relatively..) trouble-free service from my Mav, so I'm hedging my bets best I can.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Ford suggests things like frequent short trips, excessive idling, towing/hauling heavy loads, and extreme weather as reasons to follow the severe service schedule.

I would like to get 200K miles of (relatively..) trouble-free service from my Mav, so I'm hedging my bets best I can.

I didn't know if you were doing something like Lyft, Uber, GrubHub, farm...etc. type service.

 

[dalola]

I didn't know if you were doing something like Lyft, Uber, GrubHub, farm...etc. type service. The things I think of to be consider severe service.

Nothing like that, but I do a considerable amount of heavy towing, and push my Mav pretty hard here in hill country, that's the main reason I follow the severe schedule. Plus, with a small displacement FI engine, I think it's good practice for a ROI down the road, like after 150K.

 

[James K]

I do the same thing as he does, but I also change my windshield with 5K spark plugs due to prolonged sun exposure and reflectivity loss.

I don't do the windshield but do change the air in my tires every 5K miles so it doesn't get stale.

 

[Tbone289]

I didn't know if you were doing something like Lyft, Uber, GrubHub, farm...etc. type service. The things I think of to be consider severe service.

There are several factors that qualify for severe service according to Ford:

• Towing/Hauling: Frequent towing, heavy loads, or using a car-top carrier.
• Idling: Extended idling or low-speed driving for long distances (e.g., police, taxi, door-to-door delivery).
• Short Trips: Frequent trips of less than 4 miles (6 km) in cold weather, preventing the engine from reaching full operating temperature.
• Environment: Driving in dusty, muddy, or off-road conditions, or in extremely hot/cold weather.

I personally consider short-tripping and extended idling to be the worst of the offenders, especially in the Ecoboost, being a known fuel diluter of oil. One example is my wife and her short commute of 3 miles one way to work every day.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I don't do the windshield but do change the air in my tires every 5K miles so it doesn't get stale.

You get better MPG if you refill them with helium.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

There are several factors that qualify for severe service according to Ford:

• Towing/Hauling: Frequent towing, heavy loads, or using a car-top carrier.
• Idling: Extended idling or low-speed driving for long distances (e.g., police, taxi, door-to-door delivery).
• Short Trips: Frequent trips of less than 4 miles (6 km) in cold weather, preventing the engine from reaching full operating temperature.
• Environment: Driving in dusty, muddy, or off-road conditions, or in extremely hot/cold weather.

I personally consider short-tripping and extended idling to be the worst of the offenders, especially in the Ecoboost, being a known fuel diluter of oil. One example is my wife and her short commute of 3 miles one way to work every day.

I'm guessing if that's the primary use of the vehicle that makes sense.

Some should just admit they're seeking an excuse to just work on their Maverick.

 

[Automan21]

I did mine at 30,000 miles. Easy as pie.

 

[Tbone289]

I'm guessing if that's the primary use of the vehicle that makes sense.

I would consider daily service as primary. We use it for occasional highway travel as well, but I don't consider that the primary use. This is one reason why I try to stay out of the oil change threads as much as I can, because many people on this site seem to blindly give general answers and don't even consider usage. Fuel is not something that "burns out" of oil as many think. Those hydrocarbons aren't affected by normal oil operating temperatures.

Granted, some common sense needs to be applied when considering severe service factors and how those factors affect each maintenance item:

Spark plug service interval: affected by short trips, towing/hauling, extended idling, but maybe not as much dusty, dirty conditions
Air filter service: affected by dusty, dirty conditions exclusively
Oil change service: affected by all factors listed.

etc...

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I would consider daily service as primary. We use it for occasional highway travel as well, but I don't consider that the primary use. This is one reason why I try to stay out of the oil change threads as much as I can, because many people on this site seem to blindly give general answers and don't even consider usage. Fuel is not something that "burns out" of oil as many think. Those hydrocarbons aren't affected by normal oil operating temperatures.

Granted, some common sense needs to be applied when considering severe service factors and how those factors affect each maintenance item:

Spark plug service interval: affected by short trips, towing/hauling, extended idling, but maybe not as much dusty, dirty conditions
Air filter service: affected by dusty, dirty conditions exclusively
Oil change service: affected by all factors listed.

etc...

I try not to give a general answer or personal experience. I try to refer/post from the owners manual as much as practical.

 

[Panda Motorworks]

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[insaniti]

Whenever you're ready, we have some plugs for your Maverick!

Here is a set;
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Colder range plugs that reduce knock and pre-ignition. Great for setups that are tuned and running more boost. They are more stable under load, as colder plugs help maintain a consistent spark instead of misfires at high load.

Will they fit 2025+

 

[Panda Motorworks]

Will they fit 2025+

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