1. Remove the air cleaner lid.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors.
3. Remove the ignition coils.
4. Remove the spark plugs with a spark plug wrench.
1996 Ford Explorer 5.0L V8
1. Remove the valve covers.
2. Locate the spark plugs on the cylinder head. They are arranged in two rows of four plugs each.
3. Remove the spark plugs with a spark plug wrench.