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Champion 22 Spark Plug

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Fitment: Ford, DeTomaso, Mercury, AC, Shelby, and Edsel, Country Squire, Custom 500, Maverick, Pinto, Ranchero, Torino, Mustang, Mangusta, Country Sedan, Custom, Galaxie 500, LTD, P-350, Ranch Wagon, Thunderbird, Monterey, F-100, F-250, F-350, Fairlane, Falcon, GT40, Shelby Cobra, Bronco, Montego, Club Wagon, Galaxie, Caliente, Capri, Comet, Commuter, Cougar, Cyclone, Villager, Voyager, Marauder, Falcon Sedan Delivery, Colony Park, Montclair, Park Lane, Sprint, Cobra, 300, Ranger, Courier Sedan Delivery, Custom 300, Starliner, Sunliner, Victoria, Corsair, Club, Skyliner, Bermuda, Citation, Pacer, Roundup, and Del Rio Wagon
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Reliable Spark Plug for Ford and Mercury Vehicles

The Champion Copper Plus 22 spark plug is engineered to deliver consistent ignition performance for select Ford and Mercury models. Designed with durable nickel and copper alloy components, this spark plug supports efficient combustion and reliable engine operation.

  • Ground electrode core and center electrode tip made of nickel for durability
  • Pre-set gap size of 0.040 inches (1.03 mm) for optimal spark
  • Single ground electrode constructed from nickel copper alloy
  • Tapered seat type with a reach of 0.429 inches for precise fitment
  • Resistor type spark plug with removable nut electrical terminal
  • Hex size of 0.813 inches for standard installation tools
  • Manufacturer heat range rating of 11 suitable for various driving conditions

About the Champion Copper Plus Spark Plug Line

The Copper Plus line from Champion focuses on providing spark plugs with copper cores and nickel alloy electrodes to balance conductivity and durability. This line is designed to maintain stable ignition performance while offering resistance to electrode wear. The Copper Plus 22 spark plug benefits from this design approach, making it suitable for older and classic Ford and Mercury vehicles requiring reliable secondary ignition components.

Technical Details and Specifications

The Champion Copper Plus 22 spark plug features a nickel center electrode tip and ground electrode core, enhancing longevity and consistent spark delivery. The pre-gap is factory set at 0.040 inches (1.03 mm), ensuring proper spark gap without additional adjustment. The tapered seat and 0.429-inch reach provide a secure fit in compatible engines. This spark plug includes a resistor to reduce electrical noise interference and a removable nut electrical terminal for flexible installation options. The thread diameter measures 0.709 inches (18 mm), and the hex size is 0.813 inches, compatible with standard spark plug sockets.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

  • Ford Bronco
  • Ford Capri
  • Ford Colony Park
  • Ford Cougar
  • Ford F-100, F-250, F-350
  • Ford LTD
  • Ford Marauder
  • Ford Montego
  • Ford Mustang
  • Ford Pinto
  • Ford Thunderbird
  • Ford Villager
  • Mercury models matching the above Ford platforms

Common Issues Addressed by Champion Copper Plus 22 Spark Plug

  • Engine misfires due to worn or damaged spark plugs
  • Reduced fuel efficiency from inconsistent ignition
  • Difficulty starting engines in cold or variable conditions
  • Rough idling caused by improper spark gap or electrode wear
  • Electrical interference affecting engine sensors and electronics

Installation Notes and Tips

Before installation, verify the spark plug gap is set to 0.040 inches (1.03 mm) as factory preset. Use a torque wrench to tighten the spark plug to the manufacturer’s recommended specifications to avoid damage to the tapered seat. The removable nut electrical terminal allows for flexible connection options depending on your vehicle’s ignition system. Ensure the spark plug threads are clean and free of debris before installation to prevent cross-threading.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Champion Copper Plus spark plugs are manufactured to meet OEM specifications for fit, form, and function. The use of nickel and copper alloy materials supports durability and consistent performance. While specific warranty details may vary, Champion products typically come with a limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Refer to Champion’s official documentation for complete warranty information.

BrandChampion
Part Number22
PositionCopper Plus
Center Electrode Diameter (Inch)0.1
Center Electrode Tip MaterialNickel
ClassificationChampion Copper Plus
Electrical Terminal TypeRemovable Nut
Ground Electrode Core MaterialNickel
Ground Electrode MaterialNickel Copper Alloy
Ground Electrode Quantity1
Hex Size0.813
Hex Size20.650
Hex TypeHex
Installed Height (Inch)2.27
Insulator Height0.06
Insulator Projection (Inch)0.06
Manufacturer Heat Range11
Plug TypeRF11YC
Pre-Gap Size0.040
Pre-Gap Size1.03
Reach0.429
Resistor TypeYes
Seat TypeTapered
Taper Diameter (Inch)0.34
Thread Diameter0.709
Thread Diameter18.000

This part fits 103 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1974FordPinto2.0LL4N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1973FordMustang5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1973FordPinto2.0LL4N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1972FordLTD7.5LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1972FordMustangN/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1972FordMustang5.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1972FordMustang5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1972FordPinto2.0LL4N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1972FordThunderbird7.5LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1971FordLTD6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1971FordMustangN/AOE Type; with 2-Barrel Carburetor; with 18 (mm) Diameter Threads; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1971FordMustang5.0LV8N/AOE Type; with 18 (mm) Diameter Threads; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1971FordMustang5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1971FordPinto2.0LL4N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1970FordF-1006.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1970FordF-2506.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1970FordF-3506.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1970FordLTD6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordF-1006.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordF-2506.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordF-3506.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordLTD6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordLTD7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordLTD5.8LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordMustang7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordMustang6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordMustang5.8LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1969FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordBronco4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordF-1006.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordF-2506.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordF-3506.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordLTD7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordLTD6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordMustang4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordMustang7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordMustang6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordThunderbird6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968MercuryMontegoN/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968MercuryMontego5.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1968MercuryMontego4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordBronco4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordBronco3.9LL6N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordLTD7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordLTD6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordLTD5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordLTD4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordMustang4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordMustang7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordMustang6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordThunderbird6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967MercuryCapri4.7LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967MercuryCougar4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1967MercuryVillager4.7LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966FordBronco4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966FordLTD7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966FordLTD6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966FordLTD5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966FordLTD4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966FordMustang4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966FordThunderbird6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966MercuryCapri7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966MercuryCapri4.7LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966MercuryMarauder7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966MercuryVillager7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1966MercuryVillager4.7LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965FordLTD7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965FordLTD6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965FordLTD5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965FordLTD4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965FordMustang4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965FordThunderbird6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965MercuryColony Park7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965MercuryMarauder7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1965MercuryVillager7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1964FordMustang4.7LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1964FordThunderbird6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1964FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1964MercuryColony Park7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1964MercuryMarauder7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1964MercuryVillager7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1963FordThunderbird6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1963FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1963FordThunderbird6.7LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1963FordThunderbird6.6LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1963MercuryColony Park6.6LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1963MercuryColony Park7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1963MercuryMarauder7.0LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1963MercuryMarauder6.6LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1962FordThunderbird6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1962MercuryColony Park6.6LV8N/AGap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1961FordThunderbird6.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1960FordThunderbird5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1960FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1959FordThunderbird5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1959FordThunderbird5.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1959FordThunderbird7.0LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1958FordThunderbird5.8LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus
1958FordThunderbird5.4LV8N/AOE Type; Gap 0.035 (in); Plug Type Number RF11YC; Copper Plus

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

15616618F4218RF423122326801353637843394274546500850097467951834237MI834241MI84TSA5FSAP5FSAPR5FSAPR5FS11APR5FS15BF42BF42CBF82BF82CBF92BRF42BRF42XBRF82BSF42BSF42CBSF82BSF82CBSF92BTF42BTRF42D9BD9BCDR10BCDR9BDR9BCF11YF14YF22MA16PRUMA16PRU11MA16PRU15MA16PUMA17PUR84TSR84TSXRF11YRF11YCT5RTCVT6RTCT6TCUF11YWR5XF11Y

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.