I have a 2000 Taurus SES 24V & Im still not sure how to get the rear plugs out without pulling the upper intake.
I bought the book from Autozone but it have very little info on the 24V engine.
I talked to a ford dealer & ordered the same book they use but when it come to the plugs it shows the intake off for a better view but doesnt say it has to be removed to replace the plugs.
any other ideas would be great.

Ted

 

They motors are treaky and not easy.

Alot of people do remove the intake manifold, but others have been able to remove the plenum and drivers side wiper.

 

Upper plenum (intake) has to come out to get the rear plugs........Not as difficult as it sounds........Often, I don't disconnect half the stuff on it..........I just lift it up far enough to access the plugs and wires