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Engine Ignition System - 3.0L (2V): Specifications Ford Ranger II

Ignition System 1 illustration ~125 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Base ignition timing (not adjustable)10 degrees BTDC
Firing order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap1.07-1.17 mm (0.042-0.046 in)
Spark plugAGSF-32FM
Lubricant
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-AESE-M1C171-A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Ignition coil bolts6
Spark plugs15

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The electronic ignition (EI) system for the 3.0L engine consists of the following components

  1. Ignition coil
  2. Spark plugs
  3. Spark plug wires
  4. Radio ignition interference capacitor

The ignition coil

  1. is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM).
  2. each ignition coil fires 2 spark plugs.

The spark plug

  1. ignites the fuel and air mixture.

The spark plug wire

  1. carries high voltage pulses from the ignition coil to the spark plugs.

Refer to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES for additional information on ignition coil matched pairs.

Refer to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES for diagnosis and testing of the electronic ignition (EI) system.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Engine Ignition Components - Exploded View
ItemPart NumberDescription
112259Spark plug wire set
2W706825Ignition coil stud bolt
3Ignition coil electrical connector (part of 12B637)
4W706995Ignition coil bolt (3 required)
512029Ignition coil
612405Spark plug (6 required)
712297Spark plug wire retainer (7 required)
  1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedures.