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SECTION 303-07A: Engine Ignition - 2.3L 2010 Ranger Workshop Manual

SPECIFICATIONS Procedure revision date: 09/01/2009

Material

Item Specification Fill

Capacity
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and ESE-M1C171-A -
Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A

General Specifications

Item Specification
Base ignition timing (not adjustable) 10 degrees Before Top Dead Center (BTDC)

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Firing order 1-3-4-2
Original spark plug AGSF32FEC
Replacement spark plug AGSF32FEC
Spark plug gap 1.25-1.35 mm

(0.049-0.053 in)

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in

Coil mounting bolts 6 - 53
Spark plugs 12 - 106

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SECTION 303-07A: Engine Ignition - 2.3L 2010 Ranger Workshop Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 09/01/2009

Engine Ignition

The Electronic Ignition (EI) system for the 2.3L engine contains the:

• ignition coil.
• spark plugs.
• spark plug wires.
• Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.

The CKP sensor:

• is a variable reluctance sensor.

• is mounted on the engine front cover.
• is triggered by a 36-minus-1 tooth trigger wheel located on the crankshaft pulley and damper.
• provides ignition timing and crankshaft speed (rpm) to the PCM.

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Refer to Section 303-14 for removal and installation of the CKP sensor.

The ignition coil:

• is controlled by the PCM.

• fires 2 spark plugs simultaneously.

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.

Coil Terminal-to-Cylinder Relationship

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SECTION 303-07A: Engine Ignition - 2.3L 2010 Ranger Workshop Manual

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Procedure revision date: 09/01/2009

Engine Ignition

Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the ignition
system.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 09/01/2009

Engine Ignition Components - Exploded View

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Item Part Number Description
1 12280 Spark plug wire (4 required)
2 12405 Spark plug (4 required)
3 14A464 Ignition coil electrical connector (part of 12B637)
4 W706995 Ignition coil bolt (4 required)
5 12026 Ignition coil

1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this section.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 09/01/2009

Ignition Coil

Material

Item Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and ESE-M1C171-A
Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A
Removal and Installation

1. NOTICE: Do not pull on the spark plug wire as it may separate from the spark plug wire
connector inside the spark plug wire boot.

NOTICE: Spark plug wires must be connected correctly. For additional information, refer to

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the Coil Terminal-to-Cylinder Relationship illustration in the Description and Operation,
Engine Ignition portion of this section. Failure to follow this instruction may result in poor
engine performance.

Remove the spark plug wires by slightly twisting while pulling upwards.

2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connector.

3. Remove the 4 bolts and the ignition coil.

• To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

4. NOTE: Wipe the coil towers with a clean cloth dampened with soap and water. Remove any soap
film and dry with compressed air. Inspect for cracks, carbon tracking and dirt.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

• Apply silicone dielectric compound to the inside of the spark plug wire boots prior to
installation.

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Spark Plug Wires

Material

Item Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and ESE-M1C171-A
Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A
Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Do not pull on the spark plug wire as it may separate from the spark plug wire connector
inside the spark plug wire boot.

NOTICE: Spark plug wires must be connected correctly. For additional information, refer to the Coil

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Terminal-to-Cylinder Relationship illustration in the Description and Operation, Engine Ignition
portion of this section. Failure to follow this instruction may result in poor engine performance.

NOTE: Wipe the spark plug wire sets with a clean, damp cloth before inspecting them. Without removing the
spark plug wire sets from the spark plugs or ignition coils, inspect them for visible damage such as cuts,
pinches, or cracked or torn boots.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the ignition coil by slightly twisting while pulling upward.

2. Detach the spark plug wire if routed through another spark plug wire.

3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug by slightly twisting while pulling upward.
Remove the spark plug wire.

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4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

• Apply silicone dielectric compound to the locations shown.

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Spark Plugs

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Spark plug wires must be connected correctly. For additional information, refer to the Coil
Terminal-to-Cylinder Relationship illustration in the Description and Operation, Engine Ignition
portion of this section. Failure to follow this instruction may result in poor engine performance.

1. If necessary, detach the spark plug wire.

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2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug by slightly twisting while pulling upward.

3. NOTE: Remove foreign material with compressed air.

Remove the spark plug.

• To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

4. Inspect the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Section 303-00 .

5. Check and adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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