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Diagram of the firing order on a 1999 ford explorer with 4.0L ohc engine?

The firing order for a 1999 Ford Explorer 4.0L OHV (not OHC) engine is 1-3-5-2-4-6. Note that this engine is OHV (Overhead Valve), not OHC (Overhead Cam). There is a significant difference.

There isn't a readily available simple diagram that universally shows this. The best way to visually understand it is to find a picture of the engine and number the cylinders (usually cast into the engine block itself) then follow the 1-3-5-2-4-6 sequence. Remember that cylinder #1 is typically at the front of the engine (closest to the radiator).

You might find diagrams in a repair manual specific to that year and engine. Online searching using the exact engine code might also yield a diagram. However, the firing order itself is the most crucial piece of information.