Trying to replace the coil on my Ford Ranger 4.0 and got mixed up with the firing order. Can anyone confirm what it is?
It's 1-4-2-5-3-6. Remember, when you're looking at the engine from the front bumper, cylinder #1 is on the passenger side closest to you.
Yes, Greg is spot on. Also, keep in mind that the coil pack assembly might be labeled with numbers matching to each cylinder, making it simpler to relate.
This is exactly what I did last year. Label everything before you start disconnecting any of the wires. It’ll save you a headache later on. Drawing a small diagram helped me a lot!
All this talk about coil packs and firing orders takes me back. Any of you remember the good old days when we had to adjust the distributor by hand? A bit of turn here, a listen there, those were simpler times.
Haha, Tom, I remember those days! But I don't miss the smell of gasoline on my hands that wouldn’t wash out for days.
I’ve been there before—it’s easy to get mixed up with the firing order when working on your truck, especially if you’re in the middle of replacing something like the coil. For your Ford Ranger 4.0, the firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
Here’s how it works: if you’re standing in front of the engine, cylinders 1, 2, and 3 are on the passenger side from front to back, and cylinders 4, 5, and 6 are on the driver’s side, also front to back. Make sure you get the wires connected to the correct terminals on the coil pack—otherwise, you’ll end up with misfires or worse.
If you’ve already connected them and it doesn’t seem right, just double-check the order. It’s a straightforward fix once you know the correct sequence, and you’ll be back up and running smoothly. Good luck with the swap!
