If you find that a bumpy road broke off the end of one of your old spark plugs, you should probably call a tow truck. Just don't try to MacGyver your car like I did. The last time I got my car out of ...

Recently, my son-in-law's 2005 Acura 3.2 began to misfire. While changing the spark plugs, the end of the ''coil on plug'' wire for spark plug No. 3 came off, leaving the coil in my hand and the ...

Readers offer their best tips for Fixing plugs that break off in their sockets, making air fresheners smell less like chemicals, and constantly checking your phone. Every day we receive boatloads of ...

Q: I have a Ford F-150 with a 5.4 Triton engine with 100,000 miles on it. I have been told it will cost me in excess of $1,200 to replace the spark plugs at a dealership. Is this true? A: It will only ...

ATLANTA — A mechanical problem in millions of Ford engines is sparking frustration, hefty repair bills and four lawsuits. The problem affects spark plugs in several Ford models, including the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — It's a repair bill no vehicle owner expects -- $1,000 or more just to change spark plugs. But some Ford owners have to pay that because their spark plugs break when being replaced.