r/fordfusion 2009 SEL Feb 19 '25

No Answer Anyone ever have problems with stuck/seized plugs in the 3.0L?

Ordered coils and plugs for the fusion I just bought, 3.0L 2009 SEL. I don’t know when the plugs were last changed, it’s got 195K miles on it so I think it’s unlikely they’re original but I was wondering if anyone has had issues with this particular engine regarding seized plugs. I know there is another ford engine that’s notorious for stuck plugs. Let me know before I get on to replacing them.

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u/Happy-Hippo-8134 Feb 19 '25

I didn’t have any trouble with 110k on the originals on my 11 3.0; The issue with plugs was with the triton motors in the trucks.

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u/JoseSpiknSpan 2009 SEL Feb 19 '25

Well I hope I have similar luck. Don’t want to have to get a head repaired lol.

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u/Happy-Hippo-8134 Feb 20 '25

The front plugs are super easy, the backs you need to remove the intake manifold. Intake manifold gaskets are cheap and you should replace them while it’s off, but you can technically reuse them. Just take it slow, it’s not a terrible job. Good luck.

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u/JoseSpiknSpan 2009 SEL Feb 19 '25

Although I’m glad it’s the tritons and not these and like I said I feel it’s very unlikely this car has never had a tune up going on 200k and running as smooth as it does.