Maintenance / 2025 Explorer AWD · Automatic (S10) · 6 cyl · 3.0 L · Turbo

Spark plugs

Use the engine-specific Motorcraft plug; gap/torque and necessary seals need exact repair evidence.

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IntervalEvery 100,000 mi normally; every 60,000 mi for severe service.Verified

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Spark plugs

Spark plug specification: Motorcraft SP-594 Verified

Motorcraft Spark Plug SP594

Specified normal-use spark plug · The package supplies 1 SP-594 spark plug. The required service plug count is not established here, so no whole-engine plug-set purchase count is given. Seals and other service hardware remain unverified; this is not a complete service kit.

Part number: SP-594 · 1 spark plug

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Cylinders: 6 Verified

Installation: Work on a cooled engine using the specified tightening procedure. Do not adjust a fine-wire plug gap unless its manufacturer explicitly permits it.

Source

2025 Ford Explorer US Owner's Manual: Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L

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One physical archived HTML original backs this source ID. The page retains the 2025 Explorer book identity and USA market parameters. No other section is substituted for it.

United States MY2025 Explorer, exact named section; gasoline 2.3L/3.0L only as assigned; retain axle/equipment limitsSpark plug specification: Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L, component/part table and footnotes1–3

2025 Ford Explorer US Owner's Manual: Scheduled Maintenance

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One physical archived HTML original backs this source ID. The page retains the 2025 Explorer book identity and USA market parameters. No other section is substituted for it.

United States MY2025 Explorer, exact named section; gasoline 2.3L/3.0L only as assigned; retain axle/equipment limitsScheduled Maintenance G2425606, complete normal/severe schedule and footnotes

FuelEconomy.gov model-year bulk vehicle records

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Official bulk configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records; the official record API is the bounded fallback.

United States, complete imported model years 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026Cylinders: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 48118, cylinders