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Motorcraft Platinum Spark Plug: Enhances Durability & Reduces Fuel Consumption

(382 reviews)
Part # SP-493
2 year warranty
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Product Details
Part No. SP-493
Warranty Details (2 Year Warranty)
Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford Motor Company vehicles, engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards for performance and reliability. These spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption, and optimize emissions. Backed by Motorcraft's Service Parts Warranty, they are an exact fit for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles and are resistant to oxidation and arc erosion. The multi-rib insulator protects against misfire, and with service intervals of up to 100,000 miles, these spark plugs are designed with high-quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application. Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured, and their ignition components help prevent false check engine lights. Featuring platinum center and ground electrode tips, these spark plugs deliver the performance, reliability, and confidence you expect.

Product Features:
  • Motorcraft spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions.
  • Backed by Motorcraft's Service Parts Warranty
  • Exact fit for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
  • Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion.
  • Multi-rib insulator protects against misfire.
  • Service intervals of up to 100,000 miles.
  • Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed with high quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application.
  • Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured
  • Motorcraft ignition components help prevent false check engine lights.
  • High-Quality Platinum Tips: Featuring platinum center and ground electrode tips, these spark plugs offer superior performance and resistance to oxidation and arc erosion.
Specifications
Center Electrode Tip Material:
Platinum

Electrode Core Material:
Platinum alloy

Electrode Tip Material:
Platinum ball

Ground Electrode Tip Material:
Platinum

Hex Size:
0.63

Insulator Height:
2.03

Insulator Type:
Standard

Manufacturer Heat Range:
4

Reach:
0.679 in

Resistor:
Yes

Rib Configuration:
Standard

Seat Type:
Tapered

Side Electrode:
Yes

Terminal Top Type:
Fixed

Thread Diameter:
14 mm

Tip Configuration:
Single platinum
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4.78 out of 5
382 Customer Reviews
96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
329
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
6
1 Star
5
YesYesTune up
I would buy this again in a heartbeat!Good plugs for the price
Pros
30
Improves Engine Efficiency
24
Easy To Install
19
Durable
18
Increases Power
7
Lightweight
Cons
8
Difficult To Install
6
No Improvement In Performance
2
None
1
Decreases Gas Mileage
1
none
Best Uses
35
Everyday Driving
31
Replacement
8
Performance Driving
8
Restoration
4
Racing
Car & Truck
5
Casual Driver
2
Truck Enthusiast
1
Auto Enthusiast
1
Mechanic
1
Generators
Describe Yourself
19
Casual Driver
14
Auto Enthusiast
11
Truck Enthusiast
10
Mechanic
3
Competitive Driver
Most Liked Positive Review
Great performing plugs!
I had installed another brand of platinum plugs in a friend's car about 30,000 miles ago. The owner said her car was no longer starting as quickly as it used to and, being familiar with her car, I agreed. I removed all the old plugs from the four cylinder 4AF engine and checked them. They were not fouled and looked ok. I almost put them back in again because they were supposed to be good for 55,000 miles, but at the last minute I decided to buy new plugs and experiment to see if it made a difference in ease of starting. I was amazed at the variety of plugs Advance lists on their web site, pages and pages of them. I tried to find plugs constructed similarly to the ones used previously as I had always been very pleased with those but they no longer seem to be made in that style by that manufacturer. I found plugs made by Motorcraft and the price was less than most of the other platinum plugs listed and I knew Motorcraft to be a reliable brand so I finally decided on those. Yes, the new Motorcraft plugs did make a difference and her car starts instantly now! She is very pleased!
Most Liked Negative Review
Cracked Spark Plugs
Found that FOUR of the eight new spark plugs purchased had hairline cracks in the white ceramic insulator jackets, had to re-use four of my old plugs as I seriously doubt that the store would exchange them since I had installed the and afterwards found the skip problem on a friends code reader.
Reviewed by 382 Customers
Wasnt fun but got it done
Staff Reviewer -
Definitely don't forget copper anti-sieze for the plugs! And Lisle Broken Spark Plug Remover for Ford Triton 3 Valve Engines part number 65600
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Buyer beware
Staff Reviewer -
Due to manifactures known difficulty involved in removing old plugs, stores should stock the special tool required for their removal. Perhaps, even have it as a loaner tool!!!
Gap from factory is correct. Advance Auto is giving bad info
This is iridium. Good price but don't regap them to .51 as this site recommends.
FORD QUALITY !!!
Staff Reviewer -
DOUBLE PLATIUM PLUGS ARE RUNNING GREAT IN MY 2005 F150 KING RANCH. GOT 104K OUT OF MY MOTORCRAFT PLUGS. I IMMEDIATELY GOT 1.5 MPG IMPROVEMENT THAT I DIDNT REALIZE I HAD LOST. THANK ADVANCED FOR A GOOD DEAL.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
oem
Staff Reviewer -
oem replacement - make sure you get the extract tool if you are replacing spark plugs on 5.4L
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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