The spark plug firing order is ( 1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 8 )
The engine cylinder locations are numbered :
firewall
4 - 8
3 - 7
2 - 6
1 - 5
front of Ford Explorer
The towers on the coil packs are numbered :
( 4 - 7 ) ( 3 - 5 )
( 8 - 2 ) ( 6 - 1 )
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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"
The spark plug gap for the 5.0 L - V8 engine - in a 1999 Ford Explorer is ( .052 - .056 inch )
spark module is bad
The spark plug firing order for the Ford 4.0 L OHV and the Ford 4.0 L SOHC engines is the same ( 1-4-2-5-3-6 )
Where can you find a picture of motor for changing spark plug wires on a 1996 V8 ford explorer?
The 5.0 L (302) V8 that is used in the Ford Explorer has a spark plug firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 (Helpfull)
.054 inch
.054 inch
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which is 5 piston
coil----3---4 pack---2---6 plug----1---5