For a 1988 Ford Mustang GT , 5.0 liter High Output V8 engine :
( the 8th " character " of the VIN is an " M " )
The firing order is ( 1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 8 )
The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE ( looking from the top )
The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the REAR
The engine cylinder locations are numbered :
firewall
4 - 8
3 - 7
2 - 6
1 - 5
front of vehicle
1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8
Try 1243, or 1342.
The correct firing order is: 1-3-4-2
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You can find a Ford Mustang transmission diagram for a 1988 GT in the owner's manual. You can also find it at various auto retail stores.
most cars have a diagram under the hood or in the owners manual if you still have one 1-4-3-2 firing order.
do you have a picture of a 1988 ford escort lx distrbutor firring order
the firing order will be 1342 or 1243
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There are only two V8 firing orders that Ford ever used. The one most likely is 1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8, but it might be 1,5,4,2,6,3,7,8. Try one, then the other and see which one works.