The engine cylinders / spark plugs are numbered 1 , 2 , 3 from front to rear on the passenger side of the engine and 4 , 5 , 6 from front to rear on the drivers side of the engine -------------------------------------------------------------- The spark plug firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) --------------------------------------------------------------- The COIL PACK TOWERS ARE numbered : coil-------3------4 pack------2------6 plug-------1------5
Obviously- the spark plugs were not the issue :)
Make sure you are using Ford OEM (Motorcraft is not always OEM) Spark Plugs that are designed for you explorer.
=why do my plugs keep cracking in a 2000 for explorer....changed four already
Screwed into the heads.
( 8 spark plugs ) for your 4.6 liter V8 engine in a 2002 Ford Explorer
For a 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 liter V6 engine ( EFI and SOHC versions ) ( There are 6 spark plugs )
For a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac : There are ( 6 spark plugs ) for your 4.0 liter V6 engine
Depends on what size engine it has...V6...6 plugs
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
Screwed into the heads.
( 6 spark plugs ) for your 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine
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.