What order do the sparkplugs hook up to coil pack in a 2000 ford ranger 3.0 leader?

The 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6 uses a wasted spark ignition system. This means that the coil pack fires two spark plugs simultaneously, one for each of a pair of cylinders. There's no specific "order" in terms of which plug wire goes to which coil output in the sense of a firing order. The firing order itself determines when each pair of plugs fires.

The coil pack has three outputs, each output firing a pair of spark plugs. While the *physical* placement of the plug wires on the coil pack might vary slightly depending on manufacturing tolerances, the *functional* connection is dictated by the engine's firing order. The firing order for the 3.0L V6 is typically 1-5-3-6-2-4. This means:

* Coil output 1: Fires spark plugs for cylinders 1 & 5 simultaneously.

* Coil output 2: Fires spark plugs for cylinders 3 & 6 simultaneously.

* Coil output 3: Fires spark plugs for cylinders 2 & 4 simultaneously.

Therefore, you should not try to identify a wire order on the coil pack itself but rather ensure that each coil output is correctly connected to the *correct pair* of spark plugs, dictated by the 1-5-3-6-2-4 firing order.

To ensure correct connection:

1. Consult your owner's manual or a reliable repair manual: These will have a diagram showing the correct spark plug wire routing. This is the most accurate source.

2. Trace the wires: Carefully follow each spark plug wire from the spark plug to the coil pack to ensure each pair is connected to the proper coil output.

Trying to determine wire order solely based on coil pack markings is unreliable and could lead to misfiring. Always use a diagram as your guide.