Spark Plugs

Ford Spark Plugs

In every great Ford, there’s an internal combustion engine — and it can’t operate without a set of spark plugs. Like many car parts, such as starter motors, spark plugs work automatically. But even though you don’t set them in motion yourself, it’s still worth your while to understand what spark plugs do. With a working knowledge of your car’s inner workings, you become a better driver, better able to sense when your parts need replacing. Let’s break down what spark plugs do.

From Ford Falcon Spark Plugs to Ford Territory Spark Plugs

Whether you have Ford Falcon or Ford Territory spark plugs, these parts all have the same job. As their name may suggest, spark plugs inspire spark — enough to ignite the air/fuel mixture and continue sparking up to 3,000 times per minute. The latter task ensures the engine continues to burble away happily — in essence, making your car go broom. For small components, spark plugs sure do a lot of heavy lifting!

Spark plugs are cylindrical parts. Their top ends connect to the ignition coil & leads, allowing them to draw electric currents. Their bottom ends, thanks to their ground electrodes, help create enough spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture. You could say they are a pair of little firecrackers — or firestarters with (literal) fuel in their belly!

When Spark Plugs Lose Their Spark

Just as fireworks can only spark for so long, spark plugs will eventually burn out—which is inevitable when they frequently work with combustion chamber temperature levels. Once your Ford has seen about 80,500 kilometres, that’s your cue to buy new spark plugs. You should remove your spark plugs from their cylinders and give them a physical examination to confirm whether it’s time to buy some new replacements.

Get Everything From AU Falcon Spark Plugs to BA Falcon Spark Plugs at Jefferson Ford

At Jefferson Ford, we have spark plugs galore for when your current pair just isn’t sparking. If you drive a Falcon, we have the right pair for your model, including AU, BA and FG Falcon spark plugs. If a Ford Territory is more your scene, we have spark plugs for that, too. Or, if you prefer a Ford Fiesta, we have a selection of spark plugs for this model that are worthy of celebration. Look at our collection and find the right fit for your Ford.

Jefferson Ford: Also Home to Ford Filters

Are your spark plugs working fine? No worries — we have so many more aftermarket car parts for you to explore. Every good car needs filters — be these fuel filters or filters for the driver’s or passengers’ benefit. Whether you’re noticing a musty smell or staleness in the car or the oil filters need changing, we’ve got you covered. 

Your cabin filters may need some refreshing to ensure debris-free air inside the car. In general, the air filters could be clogged and ineffective. As with spark plugs, inspecting your filters is the best way to determine if they require a replacement. If anything looks clogged or worn down, it likely needs to go.

Shop Ford & Falcon Spark Plugs at Jefferson Ford!

At Jefferson Ford, we specialise in aftermarket car parts perfect for your Ford. So, the next time your spark plugs give up the ghost, you know what to do: shop for Ford spark plugs online at Jefferson Ford!