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Old 10-26-2009, 05:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey all! I am new here and have question about plugs and wires for my 98 Ford Explorer, which has the 5 liter V8. I heard that I should buy the plugs and wires from Ford but the dealership wants $287 for the wires...no joke! I see that OEM replacements online are less than $100. Any suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated. And thanks you in advance. James
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IMO, it's always best to stick with OEM replacement parts but Motorcraft from any auto part store will be the same as dealer stuff...and a ton cheaper.
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I did this a few years back on my 1998. I bought Motorcraft plugs from the local parts store and a good set of Aftermarket Lifetime Warranty wires, no issues in over 2 years.
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