How to Replace Spark Plug Wires (Ford Ranger, Mazda B3000)
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Date: 2021-02-01
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Keith
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, its 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! Ill get this done but Ill tell you what. itll 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! Im praying getting the new one in, ( you like my optimism that Ill even get the old wire and plug out, will be easy! Then Ill be battling getting the wheel well skirt back in! Yes, it CAN be done BUT. easy it AINT! Not even CLOSE!
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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, its 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! Ill get this done but Ill tell you what. itll 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! Im praying getting the new one in, ( you like my optimism that Ill even get the old wire and plug out, will be easy! Then Ill be battling getting the wheel well skirt back in! Yes, it CAN be done BUT. easy it AINT! Not even CLOSE!
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Ginger
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 YouTube it went super smoothly and my truck runs great!
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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 YouTube it went super smoothly and my truck runs great!
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Greg
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.
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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.
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Lisa
I have a 2006 Mazda b3000 3. 0 dual sport and I had spark plugs and wiring replaced with motorcraft parts. Is the wiring order the same in all years of Mazda b3000s or did it change after a certain year? Does anyone have firing order? Right now it shakes when idling. feels like it wants to turn off. I did have serpentine belt kit changed and power steering pump too. Idk if that would cause it or if its the firing order
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I have a 2006 Mazda b3000 3. 0 dual sport and I had spark plugs and wiring replaced with motorcraft parts. Is the wiring order the same in all years of Mazda b3000s or did it change after a certain year? Does anyone have firing order? Right now it shakes when idling. feels like it wants to turn off. I did have serpentine belt kit changed and power steering pump too. Idk if that would cause it or if its the firing order
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Robin
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.
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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.
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ourstar
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.
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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.
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Ren
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?
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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?
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BlackF90
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.
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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.
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Santiago
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.
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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.
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funkmaster45
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.
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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.
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