V6
firewall
3 - 6
2 - 5
1 - 4
front
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V8
firewall
4 - 8
3 - 7
2 - 6
1 - 5
front
If cylinder 3 on a Ford Explorer is misfiring, it might be possible to fix it by changing the coil pack for that cylinder. The spark plug might also need to be taken out and re-gapped or replaced. If neither of these options work, the spark plug wire can be checked.
The spark plugs on a Ford Explorer are replaced by first disconnecting the battery. Remove the spark plug using a spark plug socket. Replace with the factory recommended spark plug.
The spark plug gap for a 1998 Ford Explorer (V6 and V8 engines) is .054"
I'm not a mechanic / technician but it might be the spark plug , spark plug wire , not the proper air / fuel mixture to that engine cylinder , and there are probably other causes
The spark plug gap for the 5.0 L - V8 engine - in a 1999 Ford Explorer is ( .052 - .056 inch )
.054 inch - according to www.motorcraft.com ( one of Fords websites )
Under the hood, you should see the rubber spark plug wires. They start at the distributor, they extend out to each cylinder on the motor. Just trace the spark plug wires and at the end is the spark plug. Pull the wire off and there it is. on the engine
spark module is bad
On a 1996 Ford Explorer , 4.0 liter V6 engine : The spark plugs are installed in the engine cylinder heads ( you can see where the spark plug wires connect to the spark plugs ) firewall #3 - #6 #2 - #5 #1 - #4 front of vehicle
Where can you find a picture of motor for changing spark plug wires on a 1996 V8 ford explorer?
firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front ( The spark plug location numbers in the engine cylinder heads )
Threaded into the engine cylinder heads , look for the spark plug wires firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front