There's a great color diagram of the cylinder layout and distributor cap connections.
AnswerThe number one should be marked on the cap. Starting there, with the number one wire, go clockwise: 1,4,2,5,3,6 Answer1,4,2,5,3,6 AnswerThere were 3 engines that year. The 3.0, 3.0 SHO, and 3.8 The firing order on the 3.0 SHO is listed here: http://autorepair.about.com/library/firing_orders/bl-fo-8545.htm The firing order on the 3.0 & 3.8 are the same 1-4-2-5-3-6 The 3.0 distributor rotates clockwise. The 3.8 rotates counterclockwise.3.0 V-6: http://autorepair.about.com/library/firing_orders/bl-fo-6803.htm
3.8 V-6: http://autorepair.about.com/library/firing_orders/bl-fo-6804.htm
Answer1-4-2-5-3-6 (clockwise distributor rotation) unless its a SHO or a FFA 1998 Ford Taurus uses the Electronic Distributorless Ignition System ( EDIS ) with a coil pack , so there is no distributor
it doesnt have one
The distributor is at the front of the 3.8 L - V6 engine - so COUNTERCLOCKWISE
There isn't one. All 2003 Ford Taurus use a coil pack under the control of the Powertrain Control Module instead of a distributor.
if its a 4v it under the valve cover. if its a 2v it is on top of the half distributor at the rear of the engine under the throttle body.
Number are gone
Having troble timing new distributor in 92 Taurus 3.0 maybe firing order ? crossed wires? Wont smooth out. Help,, PLEASE !
No , it has a coil pack for the 6 engine cylinders
There is no longer an ignition "distributor" on today's engine.Electrical distribution is handled by the:Powertrain Control Module (PCM),camshaft position sensor (CPS)ignition coil that looks like a rectangular distributor. NOTE: 2000-2005 Duratec engines use Coil-on-Plug (COP) in lieu of a coilpackBy the way, there is also no longer an ignition control module - that job has been passed off to the PCM.The "How do you know which wire goes where on the ignition coil and spark plugs on a Taurus - Sable" question below introduces the basics of ignition distribution - hopefully it will help folks transition from the old arrangement to the new.
No they do not
It uses a coil pack instead of a distributor cap. Follow a spark plug wire to coil pack.
No 2011 Mercury Sable model , but there is a 2011 Ford Taurus