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The most expensive proposition was a new windshield, but your particular insurance could solve that. Spark plug replacement was a surprise as far as cost is concerned. I've routinely changed the oil and cvt fluid once. No other maintenance issues. I love the car. Incredible roominess in the cabin and very capable offroad when needed.
Pros: no other maintenance issues, capable offroad
Cons: expensive windshield, costly spark plug replacement
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Mileage: 98000 km
My 2015 outback has 140k miles. I just did spark plugs and belt, brakes. That's the only maintenance I've ever done other than tires and batteries.
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 140000 km
I replaced everything with Motorcraft plugs and wires and it has run great since.
Pros: run great since
Subaru forester. Mine is a 15. Comfortable, decent gas mileage, able to seat 4 with stuff in back. Kayaks fit on roof. AWD helps in rain and snow. Easy to do basic maintenance, but spark plugs SUCK.
Pros: comfortable, decent gas mileage
Cons: spark plugs SUCK
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I also put Motorcraft new plugs back in. Truck is happy. I'm happy.
Pros: truck is happy
switched to the back to the motorcraft spark plugs $15 a piece fixed it for a while
Pros: fixed issue temporarily
Cons: issue returned
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 370148 km
I heard from an old ford mechanic once that ford designed their ignition system around the motor craft plugs and no other brand plug will run right if installed. Since then only motorcraft or autolite in my fords.
Cons: other brands won't run right
Vehicle:
Ford
I now dread doing spark plugs. Something that’s super easy to do on most 4 cyl cars is a PITA doing on my ej25.
Cons: spark plugs difficult to replace
RIP doing spark plugs at home and not hating life.
Cons: difficult to replace
Vehicle:
Subaru
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Which spark plug to choose — Motorcraft or OEM Subaru?
If choosing spark plug across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare spark plug across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which spark plug are better — OEM Subaru or Motorcraft?
In March 2026 on PartReview, spark plug Motorcraft were overall better than OEM Subaru.
- Motorcraft received a PR Score of 80 out of 100, and OEM Subaru scored 69 points.
- Motorcraft ranked 9 in the overall ranking, and OEM Subaru ranked 13.
- The average rating is higher for Motorcraft (3.9) than for OEM Subaru (3.7).
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Spark plug Motorcraft have better feature ratings than OEM Subaru:
- Starting - owners believe, that this property for Motorcraft is better than OEM Subaru.
- Idle - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Subaru is outperforms Motorcraft.
- Acceleration - reviews suggest, that this property for Motorcraft is preferred to OEM Subaru.
Which spark plug are more popular — Motorcraft or OEM Subaru?
In March 2026 on PartReview, spark plug Motorcraft were overall more popular than OEM Subaru.
By vote balance, spark plug Motorcraft surpassed OEM Subaru:
- For Motorcraft, the ratio of positive (48) to negative (12) votes is 36 votes.
- For OEM Subaru, the ratio of positive (32) to negative (14) votes is 18 votes.
By number of reviews, spark plug Motorcraft surpassed OEM Subaru:
- For spark plug Motorcraft there are 19 reviews: 14 positive, 3 neutral, 2 negative.
- For spark plug OEM Subaru there are 15 reviews: 10 positive, 1 neutral, 4 negative.
Which spark plug do car owners prefer — Motorcraft or OEM Subaru?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, spark plug Motorcraft and OEM Subaru have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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