Introduction
Here are the firing orders for the various engines used on the Ford Ranger from 1983-2011.
2.0L / 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engines
2.0L and 1983-1988 2.3L Engines
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Distributor Rotation: Clockwise
1989–1997 2.3L / 2002-2011 2.3L Duratec / 1998-2001 2.5L Engines
Firing Order: 1–3–4–2 (Distributorless Ignition)
4-cylinders With DIS Ignition System
4-cylinders With DIS Ignition System
1983-1985 2.8L V6 / 1986-1992 2.9L V6 / 1991-1994 3.0L V6
Firing Order 1-4-2-5-3-6
1995-2009 3.0L V6 / 1990-2000 4.0L OHV V6 / 2001-2011 4.0L SOHC
Firing Order 1-4-2-5-3-6 With DIS Ignition System
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