Engine Ignition
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The electronic ignition (EI) system for the 3.0L engine consists of the following components:
- Ignition coil
- Spark plugs
- Spark plug wires
- Radio ignition interference capacitor
The ignition coil:
- is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM).
- each ignition coil fires 2 spark plugs.
The spark plug:
- ignites the fuel and air mixture.
The spark plug wire:
- 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.