2.3L ('02-'11) Should I Replace the Direct Ignition Coils when I do the spark plugs?

[greylajoie]

2010 with a 2.3L Duratec -- It's got about 75k miles on it and I don't know when last (if ever) these have been replaced. I'm used to a more traditional system where the boot and wires are one part and I just replace them along with spark plugs -- I assume I don't need to replace the wires (they seem designed to stay!) but I'm not sure about the Direct Ignition Coils? What is their life expectancy? If changing is recommended, should I go Motorcraft?

Thanks!

 

[greylajoie]

I think I should have looked under the hood before posting this -- youtube misled me...

 

[Blmpkn]

I think I should have looked under the hood before posting this -- youtube misled me...

Either way... coils/coilPACKS are either good or they aren't, not really a part that degrades in quality of function over time like o2 sensors do No need to fix what ain't broke!

 

[racsan]

if they are like my ‘11 escape with the individual coils you dont want to replace them unless they go bad. $30 per coil if I remember right, Ive had to replace 2 so far.