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Firing Order & Timing Marks
Firing Order & Timing Marks
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Fig 1: Identifying Firing Order & Timing Marks (2.5L)
Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Wire Routing (2.5L)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
BASE IGNITION TIMING
Application
Degrees BTDC @ Idle
2.5L (VIN L)
(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.