The engine cylinder locations are numbered :
firewall
3 - 6
2 - 5
1 - 4
front of Ford Explorer
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The coil pack towers are numbered :
coil----3 - 4
pack---2 - 6
plug----1 - 5
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The spark plug firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 )
Obviously- the spark plugs were not the issue :)
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( 8 spark plugs ) for your 4.6 liter V8 engine in a 2002 Ford Explorer
For a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac : There are ( 6 spark plugs ) for your 4.0 liter V6 engine
For a 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 liter V6 engine ( EFI and SOHC versions ) ( There are 6 spark plugs )
Make sure you are using Ford OEM (Motorcraft is not always OEM) Spark Plugs that are designed for you explorer.
Screwed into the heads.
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.
six ( 6 )
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
how difficult is it to change spark plugs on a 2002 ford explorer. It is a 4x4 and has the initials on it xtl or something like that. Can you please help me cause they are trying to charge me an arm and leg to have it done.
( 6 spark plugs ) for your 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine