[Image of a firing order diagram for a 1997 5.0 Ford Explorer]
The firing order for a 1997 5.0 Ford Explorer is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. This means that the spark plugs should be fired in this order:
1. Spark plug 1
2. Spark plug 3
3. Spark plug 7
4. Spark plug 2
5. Spark plug 6
6. Spark plug 5
7. Spark plug 4
8. Spark plug 8
Here is a diagram of the spark plug location:
[Image of a spark plug location diagram for a 1997 5.0 Ford Explorer]
The firing order is important because it ensures that the spark plugs are fired in the correct order to create the proper combustion sequence in the engine. If the firing order is incorrect, the engine will not run properly or may even cause damage to the engine.
