What are the cylinder locations in a 1997 Ford F-150?

A 1997 Ford F-150 could have had several different engines, and the cylinder arrangement depends on the specific engine. There's no single answer. To know the cylinder arrangement, you must identify the engine. The engine code is usually found on a sticker under the hood, or stamped on the engine block itself.

However, common engine options for a 1997 F-150 were:

* V6 engines: These would have cylinders arranged in a "V" shape, typically with 3 cylinders per "bank" on either side of the engine block. The firing order would be specific to the engine, but the overall layout would be a V6.

* V8 engines: These also have a "V" shape, with typically 4 cylinders per bank. Again, the firing order is specific to the exact engine.

You need to determine the specific engine your truck has to get the precise cylinder location. Once you have the engine code, you can find a detailed engine diagram online.