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Firing Order & Timing Marks

Fig 1: Identifying Firing Order & Timing Marks

Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Wire Routing

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application

Degrees BTDC @ Idle

2.5L

⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ 8-12

⁽¹⁾	Disconnect single in-line SPOUT connector, or remove shorting bar from double-wire SPOUT connector.

⁽²⁾	Timing is not adjustable.