Just a little heads up for you guys. I have a 1998 Expedition 130k miles that started ticking like it was an exhaust leak. Well, it wasn't a manifold leak, it was the spark plug backing out and ripped the threads out of the heads. It seems that it is a fairly common problem.
The dealer wants $3500 to do the job, but there is a tool by a company called Time-Sert. The tool's $500, but they say it's worth it's weight in gold!!! I found a guy that rented it to me and I will tackle that job tomorrow. Happy 4th !! I'll write back with the results.
FYI, if your 4.6, 5.4 or V-10 Ford starts ticking, check your plugs, it will save you lots of heartache.
The dealer wants $3500 to do the job, but there is a tool by a company called Time-Sert. The tool's $500, but they say it's worth it's weight in gold!!! I found a guy that rented it to me and I will tackle that job tomorrow. Happy 4th !! I'll write back with the results.
FYI, if your 4.6, 5.4 or V-10 Ford starts ticking, check your plugs, it will save you lots of heartache.