[stevem]

the plugs in our 2004 windy have never been changed in 140000 km, so its probably time

it looks like the rear bank is a real pain

suggestions?

[Graybeard]

Get a gripper for the plug boots to remove them. Look at the cowl removal on the Windstar stickies. Accessing the rear plugs is easy once you've done it a couple of times. I let mine go too long the first time on a Windy, and it fried the coil when the gap got too wide.

[Poppy]

I agree... cowel removal makes it a lot easier.

I laid a couple of sheets of cardboard over the top of the engine, and then kinda hugged the engine to get at plug #1. You have to be good at being able to "see" with your hands. I have found that sometimes it is easier if you close your eyes.

[grog11]

You may want to also change spark plug wires while your in the back, for a one shot do it all while your in there. 140000km is also a lot for plug wires. You will thank yourself on down the road.

[mark v]

Here are some links that may help.

How To: Upper and lower cowl removal

Windstar Cowl Removed Pictures