diagram of the firing order

Good evening.

Firing order below and attached is cylinder identification.

Roy

V6 Firing Order: 1 4 2 5 3 6

What is the firing order?

The firing order is in a manual and sometimes cast on intake if cast aluminum. But if plastic I will send it in picture. There are two different VIN numbers for plug wire placement. See pictures.

I just bought this vehicle (Sport model). The truck has a miss in it. It will start right up, but idles rough. The truck has sit up for 2 years. I replaced the coil, and the fuel pump. The wires look new, and the only thing I can think of, is the firing order is off, or the plugs maybe bad from sitting. I would appreciate any input. Thanks. Randy.

Good afternoon,

Yes, I would replace the plugs but at the same time, do a compression test to be sure the valves are all working.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Roy

Thanks. I do that.

You are welcome.

Keep us updated.

Roy

what is the firing order and what are the cylinders by number(1 thru 8)

this is what i have let me know

Engine Performance problem 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 178k miles

I paid a guy to tune up my explorer. which he ripped me off. instead of putting the brand new plug wires on that I bought for my explorer, he put used plug wires from a completely different vehicle on, and did not get the firing order correct. I now have the correct plug wires, but I don't know the correct firing order. My Explorer has a 4.0l SOHC V6 engin.

Hello Below is the info. you requested. 1997 Ford Explorer 4WD 4.0 liter SOHC V-6 VIN "E"

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is that the same for the ignition coil?

The smaller picture is the ignition coil. Below I have highlighted and labeled each one..sorry for the confusion

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yes it does. my next dumb question is. on the diagram of the ignition coil. which side of the diagram is the connection from the ignition module located. I really miss the days of the distributor cap and rotor button.

Ah, no such thing as a dumb question. In fact, this is a really good question, hehe. I think the picture below will help you out. Just in case you can't see the writing on the wires, the 3 wires on the left of the picture are 1 (starting at front where hand is) , 2 and 3. The wires on the right side of picture are 5 (starting at the front again) , 6 then 4.

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that helps alot. On my ignition coil, the connector is on the left side under the #2 wire

Yeah, I think I can make it out in the above picture as well. Sounds like you have it figured out now.

Good luck and if you need any further assistance just let me know. :)




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think you. I hope it does. The engine is miss firing on cylinders 2,3,4,5,and 6. The truck has no power and is dranking gas like its going out of style. If this doesn't work I'm going to have a compression test done. Then I've gotta find where I'm losing coolant. its not leaking under the truck and its not in my floorboard, but I'm dumping 2 gallons every 4 days into the radiator.

Coolant leaking with no signs huh. You may want to check out your oil level. Is it milky looking? Over filled ? I believe you may have a blown head gasket or manifold gasket. This will let coolant into the combustion chambers and cause misfireing. It will also cause the coolant to leak without a noticeable sign (drips, wet spots ..) . Sounds like you should go ahead and get it pressure tested. May also be a cracked head, but this will usually result in smoke as well.




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ok, now you're just scaring me..lol
But I've been thinking I might have a blown head gasket for awhile. Think you again

Six cylinder four wheel drive automatic

I put a new engine in my truck. and it is just not right it is not idling correct. we think we have the firing order off. does anyone know the exact firing order for my SUV or have any suggestions on what to check?

Hello, Here is the engine ignition system firing order so you can get back on the road. 4.0 liter.

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I messed and cant remember were to put the spark plug wire on the distibuter coil from the spark plug.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

My problem is, she Idles rough after starting especially when I put her in gear or turn the AC on. I smell raw fuel and I suspect that the firing order is off. Not quite sure.

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I have attached a picture for you to follow. Additionally, picture two is for routing the plug wires. Make sure to follow it. The wires melt from the heat of the exhaust manifolds if not routed correctly. Note: The arrow in the first picture is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

Let me know if this helps or of you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

What is the order of the spark wire to the distribution

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Need to know the firing order

Firing order for 4.0 l engine is 1 4 2 5 3 6

i just replaced the plugs and wires. the proper spacing was 0.54 all 6 are exactly the same. brand new wires just bought today. the problem is the engine wont turn over for more than a few seconds. the engine jumps and shakes. i think it might be the distributor cap, but before i spend the money if its not that i would like a second opinion.

Re check your firing order, set up wires this way and re try to start.