Firing order: 1-4-2-5-3-6
Distributorless ignition system
The 2010 Lincoln MKT 3.7L V6 engine uses a distributorless ignition system (DIS). This means that there is no distributor cap or rotor to distribute the spark to the spark plugs. Instead, each spark plug has its own ignition coil that is controlled by the engine control module (ECM).
The ECM uses a series of sensors to determine when to fire each spark plug. These sensors include the crankshaft position sensor, the camshaft position sensor, and the knock sensor.
The ECM uses the information from these sensors to calculate the optimum timing for each spark plug. This is done by taking into account the engine speed, the load on the engine, and the temperature of the engine.
The ECM then sends a signal to the appropriate ignition coil, which fires the spark plug.
Diagram of the firing order for a 2010 Lincoln MKT 3.7L V6:
[Image of the firing order for a 2010 Lincoln MKT 3.7L V6]
Notes:
* The firing order is shown in the order that the spark plugs fire.
* The cylinders are numbered from 1 to 6, starting from the front of the engine.
* The diagram shows the top view of the engine.
