How to Replace Spark Plug Wires (Ford Ranger, Mazda B3000)
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- čas přidán 17. 04. 2014
- Spark Plug Wire Replacement on a Ford Ranger. This video shows how to replace the spark plug wires on a V6 Mazda B3000 (Ford Ranger). It is a straight forward process and will take about 2 hours if you take your time. These new wires increased my fuel economy from 16mpg to 17.5mpg and the idle is a lot smoother now.
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You have no idea how many video's I had to watch to find someone who would tell me the order they go. Everyone just said don't move them. Thank you so much. 10 years old and still the best video on the topic.
I'm glad the video is still useful!
THIS FIVE YEAR OLD VIDEO HELPED ME. THANK YOU. I AM EASILY INTIMIDATED BY AUTO MOBILE REPAIRS. THIS VIDEO MADE IT EASY AND SAVED ME A TON OF MONEY. THANK YOU FOR HELPING. PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU
For those of you with the 2000's version V6 Ranger like me, take your front tires off and go in from the sides. For the passenger side plugs, you might find you can't get a socket extension in there on the middle plug as it's pretty tight. Just slide a 19mm deep socket over the spark plug socket head, and viola! No extension needed, and you have room to manipulate a socket wrench. I just did mine today for the first time ever, and thanks to the power of CZcams it went super smoothly and my truck runs great!
Thanks for the pointer buddy. Im doing it tomorrow. Hope your girl is still running smooth
Finally someone who actually shows you the order for the wires...thanks bro!😀👍
i like this guy! his knowledge is good and is very clear with his instructions!
Rick Boyd Thanks Rick!
This video met my needs. Very helpful on how to open the wire loom; very clear, up close image! Very easy to understand and follow Chris. This worked for my 2003 Ford Ranger Edge, Standard cab, 3.0-6cyc - gas. I replaced my spark plugs & wires with Motorcraft. Perfect fit everytime. Saved me lots of money doing this myself. Any skill level backyard mechanic can do this. Take your time and replace ONE wire at a time.
I changed plugs and wires on my 99 Ranger a year ago. I sold it and got a 2011 Ranger Sport v6 4.0. Has 98k on it so its time to change plugs and wires on it. Thanks for your video. Always impressed with your videos!
I’m a day and age where information can be so readily available, the information you find isn’t always accurate or straight forward. After 2 hrs of sifting they diagrams for my make and frustration. I found myself just looking for a simple video. Chris Fix. This video was clear, straight forward and helpful. I remembered Chris’s for my Ranger bc many years ago I watched a video to fix my Pontiac. This video took me 5mins and came with helpful tips such as the zip ties. Thanks again
Great presentation. I messed up and didn't record which wires went where. This video is a real life-saver. Keep up the good work!
This was absolutely the BEST video on spark plug change out. I changed the plugs, wires and ignition pack. I had the wires crossed but this video straightened out pronto.
I cant tell you how much I appreciate your videos. And the fact that I have a b3000 too, makes this even better!
Just bought a ranger v6 3.0 2003!! Never seen winter. Cant wait to use your vids!
thank you for having such straight forward how to videos. You don't miss a thing and your camera angles are great!
+Gabriel Morales No problem! I try my best to teach you guys so you can fix your own cars!
Thanks ChrisFix
I bought a Ranger 93 and starting to fix stuff thanks to your Videos thanks for the help!!
All the way from El Refugio del Valle, Jalisco, Mexico
Very helpful video! It makes the job much easier and I like how you routed the wires along the firewall. Thanks Chris! Bob
This is an incredibly simple video. This is what every instruction guide should be.
Gf was crying because of misfire after I routed them wrong. Thanks Chris you are a lifesaver
Just fixed my ignition wires, sending love your way my good man. Thanks for what you do 💯👍🏾
aye shout out for this vid, I was able to replace my spark plug wires cos of you! Pesky code gone!!
Awesome!!!
You are GOOD! Was considering doing the job myself, haven't changed plugs in decades and even then it was on a car that I had for many years. This Ford Ranger that I have now is a different beast altogether. Wish you were in my neighborhood! 😂 Thanks for the info my friend..
Thanks for showing us how to pop open the wire harness.....that's exactly what I needed to see.
chris fix you the truth I just did a control arm and drive axle on my compass with your help of course now im about to do a hub bearing on my malibu thanks to you
That is awesome! Glad the videos are helpful and nice work!
And egotistical car maniacs think they know everything. With you, I can learn on my own.
how did you learn all this? , and thank you , I didn't take classes in highschool but this has helped me alot . I regret not taking classes , thanks again .subscribed
Thank you so much for these videos. Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Your camera angels are amazing, almost as if watching you in person. Great job!
Thanks and no problem! Glad the videos are helpful!
Thank you for this video and greatest detail about this video is the order on where the wires go to each cylinder thanks again no one else had that detail
HOLY CRAP!!! Okay, first. The 01 ranger 4.0, set up is VASTLY different!! Second...if you choose to DIY on this, that is to say, the ranger 4.0...make sure the kids and neighbors are not home!! For SEVERAL hours!!! The 4,5 and 6 were reasonably easy. I suspect for most, very easy. But the truck I bought, though low mileage for the year...94,000 on again, a 2001, CLEARLY is still running on the original plugs and wires! At least I know now why, with less than 10,000 miles since I bought it a year ago, it’s running rough and skipping. I also understand why the original owner never changed them!!! To access the 1,2 and 3...I had to remove the passenger wheel and the wheel well skirting. That too, not having been removed in 17 years!!! I’ll get this done but I’ll tell you what...it’ll become coke cans before I undertake THIS backyard mechanic job again!!! I got 4 done and the rain came!! Most fitting for this job!! 😡 The number 2 is going to likely drive me to the funny farm!! Even once I AM able to get the plug wire off, solving world hunger would be easier than getting the old plug out! I’m praying getting the new one in, ( you like my optimism that I’ll even get the old wire and plug out), will be easy! Then I’ll be battling getting the wheel well skirt back in! Yes, it CAN be done BUT....’easy’ it AIN’T!!! Not even CLOSE!!
Damn man, and I though unbolting the engine and slightly moving it forward to get to the back 3 was tedious, lol.
The original Platinum spark plugs on this truck have a 100,000 change interval, so your 94,000 plugs were due, for sure.
hey chris its great that you share such great knowledge with every possible steps and with great effort which makes it fool proof and it must be appreciated and thumbs up to all your effort and videos
Great video well explaned. On our v6s in england that look similar they fitted heat shields on the spark plug end of the leads.
hermano gracias desde Colombia por tus conocimientos!
Really outstanding instruction. Changing out my Ranger's wires this weekend. Thank you for you time sir.
Thanks a lot man! Glad the video is helping you with your wire replacement. Remember to give the video a "thumbs up" (it helps me out, thanks).
He makes it very easy for someone with zero knowledge to work on their own car.
great video man..attention to detail is on point..keep it up
This is recorded clearly so we can see everything you are doing!! I know it's time for my 99 Taurus SE to have a tune-up but I want to do it myself... 1 to save some money & 2 because I think even thou I'm female...I should know how to & be able to do some routine maintenance for my car by myself. But, I also knew I had to make sure that each replacement wire matched exactly to the one I would be removing and, honestly I thought all the wires had to be removed at once and then replace them. That's what has been stopping me because I was to worried I would mess it up and cause mis-firing. Your vid shows that I can do it one at a time to avoid that risk! Thanx Chris...now I just need a really good vid for the plugs and I will be able to give this a shot on my own!!
Peachess1965 Great! Glad the video was helpful! Let me know how the replacement goes. As for the plugs, it is easy, you get a spark plug socket, some extensions and a ratchet. That is all.
Great video, man! Very helpful. I subscribed after watching this. I was surprised that I hadn't already subscribed. Every video I've seen of yours has been great! Thank you for your time and help.
Youre the best tutor in youtube when it comes to Automotive repairs.
By the way. Why dont you have any videos about Clutch Systems?
Dude, this video was PERFECT! I have a Mazda6, but the concepts are all the same. Thanks man! Keep up the awesome work!
Aaron Stickel Thanks Aaron! Yea, the concepts are the same and it should definitely help! Check this out too for how to make your own wire looms just in case you break a few: czcams.com/video/xWO1Oes7oJw/video.html
Dude, this was a class of class. I own a 08 ranger 3.0. It looks like I will need stilts to get to the back of the engine to open the looms. LOL. I bought mine new. Get this, the wires on the passenger side run along and even touch the engine valve cover between the cover and the block. I'm shocked that I haven't had an issue yet. Thanks for posting this vid. It was most helpful .
Mistergibsonsg1 Thanks man! Yea, I couldnt believe that the wires touched the valve covers either! I also had to use a step stool to get to my wires lol. Gald the video was helpful!
I couldn't get the right wiring order and somehow I remembered to see this video thank you
Used your video as the guidebook for my Ford ranger perfect thanks a lot
Awesome!
I've changed plugs before but never the wires, this video helped out a lot! Thank you and greetings from Wyoming
Change out your wires to you could have cracks in them and it’ll arc to ground and not the plug also they degrade over time
It didn't work for me now the car it won't start 😒
That's it? That's simple enough for me, probably saved me a trip to the garage to get them replaced thanks!
No problem!
Appreciate your great video, help out alot , now I have a better chance to pass Smog.
You help me out a lot. Thanks So much.
Great work, Chris. Just one thought. I worked in the telephone industry for 35 years. I really like how you used the ty-wraps to make now looms and such. Just a heads up that you should either not trim the excess plastic from the installed ty-wraps or (the preferential way) cut them off flush with the lock. This will prevent blood from being spilled, I guarantee it. Many times I have reached into a tight spot without seeing and came back with a wicked cut from just this issue. Hope all is well...
Thank you you are very specific
Thanks boss! You got my sub.
Great video, I replaced my plugs and wires recently on my 4.0l v6. It's very similar to yours.
Nice! It wasnt too bad! The worst part were the wire loom holders!
Excellent video very well done Chris thanks.
Billy Hawkins Thank you Billy!
I've got the Duratec sideways V-6 and Bank 1 is impossible to get to without removing the intake manifold. A real PITA!! Would love to see you do a video on that engine.
Great video
Great video so right they snap on my Chevy Silverado
Great idea with the zipties.... I will be doing that tomorrow when I change my plug wires. I have developed some arching today and changed my plugs first with no help and tonight I could see the arching so I will fix that tomorrow.
+Ash H Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Ash H u
Great Videos Chris, Question: I just picked up a 1971 VW Beetle and what is better, 10.4mm Taylor plug wires or stay with 8mm ???? Also Is it the lower oms # is better??Thanks Steve
love your vids I noticed a missing screw on the distributor
Well done
Lets talk ab how impressive those diy wire harnesses are
great vids man!! any chance that you make a video a bout change the wiper motor?
this is great. thank you.
No problem! Glad the video was helpful!
Good man. Always good vids. Mind picking up a 4 liter 09 ranger and doing some vids on it?
Been trying to figure out the correct firing order because I have a dead cylinder and new wires, coil pack, and plugs. Gonna try yours if it's not the same. Thanks for the vid.
Try swapping some around! Which engine are you trying to figure out?
only took 5 minutes to change the wires on my 98 Honda Accord.
Awesome!!!
good video....please clean that engine.....do a video on it!
Hi Chris, Do you have a video for spark plug Mazda 3.0/V6 engine (2005 Tribute ) ? I have looked and did not see one. Your diy auto repair videos are super helpful. Thank you.
Thanks
Of course!
Thanks cris I’m doing this on my 99 ranger will the pattern be the same?
Great videos sir good job
Thank you!
Chris is the bomb
Indeed!
Hey Chris! Love your videos bro. I've learn a ton. I'm super grateful for them.
Got a quick question if I may. I got a Volvo C70 2001 stick shift with 180K miles or so. Recently got the code P0300 random misfire. Trying to get as much info as I can to see what troubleshooting steps I can take. Is got a turbo and I am due for a throttle body cleaning (putting a new gasket too).
I have recently changed the spark plugs no less than 10K ago and changed a injector coil as well (for a used one though....) since I did get a misfire previously in 1 of the cylinders.
Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have you ever done a starter replacement? I’m doing one on my 91 ford ranger and love your videos they help a lot!
I have! Check it out: czcams.com/video/yC409CU7mU8/video.html
Great close-ups of the wire looms/clips and how they work! I'm down with the zip-tie scheme as a replacement, but what about the looms that actually attach to holes in the block/valve covers... any slick ideas there?
Major Calibere Glad you liked the video! I do not have any ideas for the block/valve cover looms as of now but I will think about it!
Do you have a video on spark plugs themselves?
Very nice and neat chris :-)
Sometimes handy to keep the longest old wire for diags to other vehicles, if its cleaned really well and it conducts ok then it will be ok for short tests :-)
Ive used cable ties in rather complex patterns to hold allsorts together, they are bloody magic :-)
You had a nice engine to do there, i had one where the coil pack is behind the engine and very low, so you have to lie under the car and feed your arm through the junk in the way to uplug the wires, i swore a few times lol :-)
What are diags and what short tests do you do? That sounds useful!
ChrisFix
Sorry i ment just simple diagnostic testing, you know, is this wire faulty when damp, does this distributor produce spark, attaching a spark gap device to check a healthy voltage, is it arking out and i cant see it, does it break down because it gets too hot near the engine.
Sometimes you cant see the fault and just a spare long lead can tell you if there is a fault or difference you cant see.
Gotcha, yea that is a good idea! Thanks!
I'm watching this video in this moment because I discovered that one ignition wire from my truck was fisured, and was touching a part of the engine making short circuit, I put some insulating tape and now is working fine, but I preffer change the wire to be sure.
Hey Chris, I have a Mazda b3000 as well. On my oil cap it says 5w-20 but the manual says 5w-30. I see yours also has a cap that says 20 but I saw the other video where you replaced with 30. Why the discrepancy and how much of a difference does it make? Also, can you do a video on changing the valve cover gasket?
Im about to change my wires for the first time on my ford ranger, wish me luck 🥲🤝
Hi Crisfix, you may have already did a video like the one I'm requesting👍
Can you do a video describing all of the electrical on the engine, like the wire harnesses distributor, idol control, and all the other connectors on your truck, please please pleas, there are some things I don't have a clue what they do, 🤔🤔🤔 help the clueless one 👍 I'm sure I'm not the only one
I have a 1999 Ranger XLT 3.0 V6. Question is why does the set of plugs come with 4 wires with black boots, and 2 wires with grey boots. Thank You for your input.
I just changed mine. The grey ones go on the rear cylinders.
So 2 of the new spark plug wires are the same size how do i know which tp choose or does it not matter??
ChrisFix I have no idea where to start because my engine is like..."all in one". Everything is all contained in the central block and barely anything is accessible apart from the fluid top up locations...
Hey Chris, great vid, any recommendations on brand names for spark plugs and spark plug wires for a 2003 Ford Ranger 4.0L? Thanks again!
pgoody I like these spark plugs: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F9VL0UE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00F9VL0UE&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=4C3AF3WPYUPERCOA
And I like these wires:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RM4AOW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001RM4AOW&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=ONF5V7TM7POYIK3A
I've got an '86 ranger 2.9L ... would like to also replace distributor cap/rotor ... looks difficult to reach. Do you have a video?
Hi Chris I thought you had a B2500se. Anyway maybe you can help answer a few questions anyway. I'm in a deep one with my 00Mazda B2500 2.5L and not 1 mechanic I can trust or even afford. Does my truck have a Crankshaft Synchronizer? Is this truck's computer identified as an ECM, ECU or PMC ? There is an intermittent starting and shutting down problem, thats right it shuts down while driving unexpectedly, well now I expect it so its not drivable.
Replaced bad fuel pump going to change spark plugs and use your video to test wires so I can rule that out. Thank you
Awesome video. My boyfriend mentioned something about changing my spark plug wires a few months ago...maybe now I can do it without him! THANKS!
Awesome! Hopefully the video helps! It is an easy job, and the hardest part are the wire loom holders. Good luck!
Hi chris ive been trying to fix a misfire problem on my 02 mazda b3000 prtty much since ive got it, i have the firing order hooked up the same way you have yours in this video, but the parts store printed me out a firing order which is basically backwards, if you could please help me determine which is the correct way id appreciate it, thanks.
your truck has the same engine as mine. can you make a how to change spark plugs on that specific engine?
on my Ford Falcon I just changed the Spark Plug Wires , with Bosch wires each cable was numbered from 1 to 6 so I know which cylinder to run it to the coil
+ozmoc awesome
how did you have the old wires to compare the new before applying. anyways.
Hey man would it be the same with a 1994 Mazda b3000
I'll most likely be done before you get back to me, but for a 1986 ford ranger, is this gonna be the same set up? its a v6 also. Great video! Your footage is extremely helpful!!
+Abigail Arrowsmith it's probably going to be a little different but similar enough.
ahhhh man I have 04 b4000 and the passenger side spark plugs are so damn hard to get to! did half my engine and got frustrated so im takin a break lol
Question to ask i have a Mazda truck and it's 2005.will split fires spark plugs fit in my truck too.just have regular N.G.K.PLUGS IN THERE NOW.
Any advice on removing stubborn spark plug boots and heat shields on an 08 Pontiac Grand Prix?
This works well for the boots: amzn.to/2ipiDuZ
hey Christ is it the same as the mazda3 2004?
I have a 04 ranger edge, cylinder 1 and 3 are misfiring. Do you know what could be the use? Get back at me so I could take care of it.
Thank you
hey chris whats your opinion of using anti-seize before re-installing spark plugs? thanks
+gerald B I always use the silver antiseize when changing plugs. It's good insurance so the plugs don't get stuck and so the threads are lubricated!
Chris, would you rather supercharge or turbocharge your driftpony?
Nice vid btw :D
ZombieSlayer103 I believe he's said turbo in several videos.
Question chris, love your videos by the way , same engine here on my ford ranger 3.0 ohv 6 cil, but i'm not sure what kind of spark plugs do i need, some people say motorcraft some others autolite double platinum, may i know what kind of spark plugs do you have or recommend, and if you have to gap them out, thanks in advance very helpful info. Sorry for my english
Andresvw b
How do you change the glow plugs on the hummer
Chris, as an owner of a Ford (Mazda) what's your opinion of that 3.0 v6? I'm looking into one and all i hear about them is how "Moody" and "Slow Revving" and "Underpowered" they are
Alex B. i have a 3.0 2004 ford ranger bought it with 130k running perfectly only switched out the blower motor, and recently the sparkplugs and wires.. the truck hasnt had any other maintenance other than oil and filter change.. it runs great!