Firing Order

Tiny
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I have had conflicting advice as to plug firing order will you help me?
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Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 AT 2:23 PM

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Tiny
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Check out the diagrams below
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Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 AT 2:43 PM
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That diagram is correct. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
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Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 AT 3:07 PM
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Engine Performance problem Front Wheel Drive Automatic 170000 miles

need diagram or information showing how to attach spark plug wires back on the electronic distributor for a for Windstar 3.8 liter engine
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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Hello,

Here is the engine firing order or as some would call it the ignition coil wiring.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_ford_fo_2.jpg



Here are more diagrams that are larger (below)

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Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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How do you get to the back plugs and wiring next to the firewall
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If you cannot reach them by removing the air intake snorkel / air filter assembly, jack up the car and go at them from underneath the chassis with a loooong 3/8" drive extension and u-joint ratchet set.

I know it can be a pain.
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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1998 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Need firing order for 3.0 engine
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fo_4.gif



6-Cyl Firing Order: 1 4 2 5 3 6
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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I was attempting to replace my ignition coil and come to find out the replacement was wrong, so I put the old one back in because it worked, just not well, and for some reason it did not wanna work at all, I believe I have gotten a couple wires mixed up, but I cannot remember the order to fix it properly. As well, once I did get it to turn over, I can only hear 4 cyl's running and it was burning rich.
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here is the engine ignition spark plug firing order. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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THOMAS REILLY
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Engine Performance problem
2001 Ford Windstar Front Wheel Drive Automatic

what is the firing sequence please
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Monday, September 28th, 2020 AT 10:54 AM (Merged)
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Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_FO_16.jpg

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