Q: How to service the spark plugs on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: The ignition coil-on-plug should not be damaged with tools other than hand tools so that removing the ignition coil-on-plugs cannot be performed. Squegeegee debris under compressed air and then removal. Check the plugs, replace or recheck them, tighten the plugs to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft) and change the gap as necessary, following the same steps in reverse.
Q: How should you inspect a spark plug for issues such as bridged gaps, deposit build-up, and signs of pre-ignition on Mercury Mariner?
A: Inspect the spark plug for bridged gaps and deposit build-up from oil or carbon fouling. Clean as needed and check for oil or carbon fouling signs. Ensure normal burning with light tan deposits. Look for pre-ignition or overheating signs, and replace spark plugs if necessary. Check for fused deposits from sudden acceleration.