I'd stick with the stock Motorcraft plugs on a daily driver. No need for anything more expensive. I had a similar problem with my Focus, turned out to be a bad wire. I'd maybe check them out while you check the plugs.
What kind of Protege do you have? I used to lurk on toprotege back in my Escort GT days (BP fan for life! :D)
Ryan
What kind of Protege do you have? I used to lurk on toprotege back in my Escort GT days (BP fan for life! :D)
Ryan