Need 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 Firing Order? Full Diagram Here Now

The 2001 Ford Ranger equipped with the 3.0L Vulcan V6 engine has a firing order of 1-4-2-5-3-6. Correct sequence is critical for engine performance and misfire prevention.

Cylinder Identification & Orientation

• Left Bank (Driver Side): Cylinders 1 (front), 2 (center), 3 (rear)
• Right Bank (Passenger Side): Cylinders 4 (front), 5 (center), 6 (rear)

Firing Order Diagram

Visualize spark plug wire routing using this text-based representation:

FRONT OF ENGINE


 Left     Right     

 CYL 1 →→→→ CYL 4    (First to fire)
                    
 CYL 2 ←←←← CYL 5    (Third to fire)
                    

 CYL 3 →→→→ CYL 6    (Fifth to fire)

Follow sequential spark: Cylinder 1 initiates combustion, followed by 4, 2, 5, 3, and finally 6.

Critical Notes

• Always disconnect battery before servicing ignition system.
• Replace spark plug wires individually to avoid misrouting.
• Torque spark plugs to 13-15 ft-lbs using anti-seize compound.
• Verify ignition coil pack connections match diagram specifications.