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In this message I have briefly collected the basic information on candles that I have accumulated over the years. There will not be a huge list of candles from other manufacturers here. But you will find information that will help you choose your favorite manufacturer and select the appropriate spark plugs.
To select a candle you need to know:
- geometric parameters: thread diameter and length, key size, type of fit, which can be obtained from the markings. There are two markings on the original spark plugs: Motorcraft and the conveyor manufacturer, which allow you to compare original spark plugs with different FINIS codes, analogues from the conveyor manufacturer, and select spark plugs from another manufacturer.
- heat value: selected relative to the original in accordance with the correspondence table. Strict compliance is not required. You can choose either a little colder if you drive mainly on the highway or aggressively, or warmer if you drive for short runs, especially in winter.
- gap between the electrodes: preset by the manufacturer and indicated in the marking, it is advisable to choose spark plugs with a nominal gap of +/- 0.1 mm. If the manufacturer does not have the spark plug you like with the required gap, it can be adjusted by bending the side electrode within up to +/- 0.3 mm.
- type of electrodes: copper, platinum, iridium, thin, ultra-thin, with and without refractory soldering - this is what the manufacturer lures us with, promising improved performance.
Engine 1.6
1787829
- CYFS12 VN4 - HR7MEV - installed from the factory on FF3 1.6.
Analogue: BOSCH - 0 242 236 633 (HR7 MEV) - Russia.
2050957
- Motorcraft (Autolite, Mexico) - official replacement 1,787,829
1493001
- HR8MEV - installed on FF2 1.4/1.6, used by dealers for maintenance, incl. on FF3 - not produced since 2011
Analogue: BOSCH - 0 242 229 650 (HR8MEV) - not produced since 2014, BOSCH - 0 242 229 785 (HR8MCV+) - Russia.
1680032
- CYFS12 YEC - ILTR6H-8G - NGK - iridium spark plug for 1.6 125 FFV/LPG (gap adjustment may be required). Experience in operating spark plugs 1680032 at 1.6
Analogue: NGK 96870
5158132
- ILTR5K13 - NGK - iridium spark plug from Duratec HE 2.3 Ford Mondeo IV
Analogue: NGK 3811
Other analogues:
Spark plugs, replacement, condition assessment, selection of analogues (message #18102144)
1493602
- HR8NPP30 - BOSCH (Germany) - platinum, which was installed from the factory on FF2 1.6.
Analogue: BOSCH - 0 242 229 739
For the 1.6 engine, a lot of useful information can be obtained in the FF2 section:
All about spark plugs
Engine 2.0 GDI
5115895
- CYFS12 Y3 - LTR6AI-9 - NGK - iridium spark plug for 2.0 GDI (old)
Analogue:NGK 96780
5211024
- CYFS12 Y1 - LTR6BI-9 - NGK - iridium spark plug for 2.0 GDI (new)
Analogue: NGK 92182
5215216
- CYFS12 Y2 - LTR6DI-8 - NGK - iridium spark plug from FM4 2.0 Ecoboost.
From the manufacturer's markings it is clear that the spark plug is similar to spark plugs for FF3 2.0 GDI and differs only in the spark gap. Those who are not embarrassed by self-adjustment of the gap can safely use it.
1680032
- CYFS12 YEC - ILTR6H-8G - NGK - iridium spark plug from 1.6 125 FFV/LPG
Analogue: NGK 96870
1686133
– Another interesting option from 2.0 Ecoboost is an iridium spark plug from BOSCH - HR7NI 332, suitable for 2.0 GDI, installation at 1.6 is possible.
Analogue: BOSCH - 0 242 236 574
Engine 1.0T
1 770 305
- HYFS 093YEC - SILZNAR8C-7H - NGK - iridium spark plug.
Analogue: NGK 93593
Engine 1.5T
1802090
- HYFS 094YEC - ILZNAR8A-7G - NGK - iridium spark plug.
Analogue: NGK 91924
Engine 1.6T
1685720
- CYFS13 YRC - ILZTR6A-8G - NGK - iridium spark plug.
Analogue:NGK 94769
Spark plug markings Motorcraft, For example CYFS12 Y1:
C– Thread diameter
Y– Cone parameters
F– Cone fit
S– Resistor
1
– Heat number
- 1-3 – cold
- 4-7 – warm
- 8-10 – hot
2
– Extended (Power) Tip
Y– Small (less than 0.7 mm diameter) center electrode with a platinum end core and a copper ground (side) electrode.
1
– special side electrode
As we can see, all original candles have the same basic parameters - CYFS12, with the exception of the characteristics of the central and side electrodes, which are nuances. 
Correspondence table for heat numbers of different manufacturers:
Useful links to external sources:
Spark plugs in a Ford Focus 3 car play a primary role in igniting the air-fuel mixture, due to which the pistons move in the cylinders and rotational motion is transmitted to the crankshaft. Their work is directly related to the ability of any vehicle to move. Even slight instability of operation can lead to a significant decrease in engine performance on the FORD FOCUS Focus III sedan. Therefore, you need to monitor the candles with special care and replace them with new ones in time. And the easiest way to do this is with the help of our store, where you can find a wide selection of original spark plugs for Ford Focus 3, as well as their analogues at better prices.
When to change spark plugs on a Ford Focus 3
If the spark plugs are faulty, the following symptoms may be observed:- difficulty starting a cold engine;
- the presence of “triple”, that is, twitching is noted during engine operation;
- increased fuel consumption;
- inadequacy of the engine response to pressing the accelerator pedal;
- “floating” speed and a number of others.
Which spark plugs to install on the engine of your car - this question interests many owners of Ford Focus 3 cars, and not only. Undoubtedly, currently on the spark plug sales market, unfortunately, there are companies producing spark plugs of undesirable quality. And most importantly, these spark plugs, along with high-quality spark plugs, are sold at almost the same price. Therefore, below are the brands of spark plugs that are indicated by the manufacturer and the brands of spark plugs that are installed instead.
What kind of spark plugs do Ford Focus 3 owners install?
Of course, analogues of the original spark plugs specified in the documentation can be found and installed in almost any car engine. Therefore, the following are spark plugs that can be installed instead of the above. But remember that it was not for nothing that the manufacturer indicated the brands of spark plugs in the Operation Manual.
OPEL: 1214013 (1214013)
CHAMPION: RES9PYP4 (RES9PYP4)
ACDELCO: 41-981 (41981)
NGK: ILTR5A-13G (ILTR5A13G)
NGK: PTR5A-10 (PTR5A10)
SPLITFIRE: SF534D (SF534D)
BOSCH: HLR8STEX (HLR8STEX)
The need to replace spark plugs occurs regularly on any car. On Ford Focus 3, the manufacturer recommends doing this approximately once every30 thousand km . If you install it on a car iridium spark plugs , then they change one times per 100 thousand . However, when calculating the life of spark plugs, we can hardly take into account all the factors affecting their operation. Therefore, if there are symptoms of improper engine operation due to wear of the spark plugs before the specified period, then we will think about replacement.
Signs of faulty spark plugs
Classic spark plug Before you need to replace the spark plugs, you should make sure that they are the problem. The main indications for a change are an increase in fuel consumption and deterioration in dynamics. This can easily be calculated by the increasing fuel consumption, and the car will also begin to pick up speed and revs more slowly. In addition, if the spark plugs are faulty, problems appear with starting the engine both cold and hot.
A spark on the electrodes of a regular spark plug... Another problem is that the engine starts to stall even at idle. Also, the engine will be, its operation will become unstable and interruptions will appear.
... and a spark on an iridium spark plug Yes, there can be any number of reasons for unstable engine operation - from bad gasoline to a malfunction in the ignition module. To make sure that it is the spark plugs that are to blame, let’s do a quick diagnostic ourselves:
- With the engine running at idle, remove the coils from the spark plugs one by one. At the same time, we monitor the operation of the engine. If, when the coil of a certain spark plug is removed, the nature of the engine’s operation does not change (does not stall, does not vibrate), the spark plug does not work. At least at idle. In this case, we change or clean the spark plug.
- Check for spark. We unscrew the spark plug, put on a coil with a high-voltage wire and place it on the head of the block. We ask an assistant to crank the engine with the starter for several seconds; if the spark on the spark plug electrodes is dull, bluish and sluggish, it must be replaced.
- Spark plug tester. A convenient thing, made in the form of a pistol, into the barrel of which the test candle is inserted. We pull the trigger, if there is a spark, the spark plug is 60% working. The low probability of reliability of such checks is due to the fact that in the combustion chamber the spark plug operates under completely different conditions - different pressure, temperature.
At this point, garage methods for checking spark plugs have exhausted themselves.
Visual inspection of spark plugs
A more accurate check is made by visual inspection. To understand how to check Focus 3 candles, you do not need special knowledge. We unscrew the spark plugs from the wells in the block head and look carefully at the electrodes:
Choosing the right spark plugs for the Ford Focus III
Once we have carried out visual diagnostics and determined that the problem is in the spark plugs, we will select the appropriate ones. You can buy spark plugs for the Ford Focus III at any auto parts store or car market. The first thing we pay attention to is the geometric parameters, that is, the length of the threaded part, the diameter and the method of planting the candle in the well.
Conical and flat seating of spark plugs All this is indicated on the candle itself in the form of markings. Well, let's see what they write on the expensive candle. Motorcraft, For example, CYFS12Y1:
- C determines the thread diameter, on all FF3 engines this is 14 mm, thread length - 25 mm;
- Y - cone type;
- F - conical fit;
- S - resistor installed;
- 1 - heat number (1-3 cold, 4-7 warm, 8-10 hot);
- 2 - engine power class;
- Y - central electrode with a diameter of 0.7 mm made of platinum, side electrode made of copper;
- 1 - marking of the side electrode.
All spark plugs for third focus engines have the same parameters CYFS-12, and the characteristics of the side and central electrodes are nuances that affect the price of spark plugs and their service life.
Original FMC spark plug We select spark plugs for the Ford Focus 3 engine
The third Focus is equipped with several types of engines and each of them requires its own spark plugs:
- Engine 1.6 l
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Spark plugs are installed from the factory CYFS12 VN4 - HR7MEV with catalog number 1787829 . Complete analogue - candles BOSCH - 0 242 236 633 (HR7 MEV) Russian production.
The official substitute for these candles is Mexican Motorcraft with catalog number 2050957 .
Candles for the second Focus HR8MEV can sometimes be used by official dealers during maintenance, catalog number 1493001 . We do not recommend installing these spark plugs on a 1.6 engine.
CYFS12 YEC- iridium spark plug with a high resource (+100 thousand), catalog number 1680032 , analogue - ILTR6H-8G from NGK. Also suitable for two-liter EcoBoost, analogue - NGK 96870.
German HR8NPP30 from BOSCH, platinum electrode, their analogue BOSCH - 0 242 229 739. - Engine2.0GDi.
Japanese iridium spark plugs NGK LTR6DI-8 (CYFS12 Y2), catalog number 5215216 . The gap must be adjusted before installation.
NGK CYFS12 Y3 - LTR6AI-9, iridium, for old two-liter engines, article number 5115895 .
NGK CYFS12 Y1 - LTR6BI-9, analog NGK 96780, iridium, for new 2.0 l engines.
BOSCH - HR7NI 332, can be installed on 1.6-liter engines, analogue BOSCH - 0 242 236 574 , Catalogue number 1686133 . - Engine 1.5T.
Japanese NGK 91924, rarely appear on sale, a substitute is more common HYFS 094YEC – ILZNAR8A-7G from NGK with article number 1802090 . - Engine 1.6T.
NGK 94769, NGK ILZTR6A-8G (CYFS13 YRC) , Ford catalog number 1685720 .
The price of spark plugs for Ford Focus 2 depends not only on the brand, but also on the country of origin. For example, Russian Bosch spark plugs are cheaper than German ones, and Japanese NGK spark plugs are often counterfeited. Not bad candles Denso ITV22 "IRIDIUM POWER" , Denso ITV20TT,Champion RES9PYP4, Acdelco 41-981 . Candles are sold individually or in sets of 4, priced from $3 to $6 per piece.
Spark plug interchangeability table We change the spark plugs ourselves
After we have decided which spark plugs are better for the Ford Focus and bought them, we can proceed to replacement. This procedure is one of the easiest, so even a novice driver can remove old spark plugs and install new ones. Here are detailed instructions on how to replace spark plugs on a Ford Focus using the example of a two-liter Duratec engine:
On average, a spark plug should last 30,000 km, but experience shows that this resource in practice is almost twice as long and reaches 50,000 km. Ford recommends changing spark plugs regardless of their condition, that is, at 45,000 km.
Ford 1493001 - original spark plug for 1.6 (85PS, 1005PS)
It is better to change spark plugs on time, especially if they are suspected.
Ford Focus 3 uses different spark plugs depending on the size and power of the engine:
- 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) - 1493001 , cost 150 rubles;
- 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT (85PS) - 1493001 ;
- 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT (85PS, 105PS) - 1787829 ;
- 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT(125PS)FFV-Sigma - 1680032 or 1698597 , cost 250 rub.
- 2.0L Duratec TIVCT (154PS) - 5115895 (production date: to 2011/07/07) or 5211024 (production date: from 2011/07/07). Price 370 rub.
Candles are sold individually. To replace spark plugs in a Ford Focus 3, 4 spark plugs are required. It is best to use original spark plugs that match your power unit. Externally, candles may be similar, but their characteristics are different and are finely tuned to a certain power.
Due to the low cost of original candles and good quality, as a rule, everyone uses the original. Replacement options are also possible; they are universal for all types of motors, for example NGK TR5B13 or NGK 96463. Price 120 rub.
NGK spark plugs are of good quality; it’s not for nothing that they produce official spark plugs for Ford. These candles have similar characteristics to the original ones and a similar price. Here you should choose solely based on your preferences.
NIPPON DENSO TV16TT- another analog high-quality spark plugs. The original may be inferior only in service life, but only slightly. The cost is similar to NGK, from 120 rubles/piece.
Universal spark plug NGK 4559
High-quality analogue of Nippon Denso TV16TT
Each candle manufacturer uses its own technologies and materials, but the general characteristics and their service life are approximately the same. You can select original spark plugs; they are selected for a specific car, thereby achieving the greatest positive effect. While analogues are universal, for different models and brands with similar characteristics, therefore their properties are averaged for the selected model range, which reduces their effectiveness.
The price is current for Moscow and Moscow Region at the time of writing, autumn 2016.
