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How does ford determine which is bank1 side from bank2 on a ranger?

Ford determines the bank number in a Ranger based on the cylinder firing order. Bank 1 is the side that contains cylinder 1, while Bank 2 is the opposite side.

Here are the steps on how Ford determines which is Bank 1 and Bank 2 on a Ranger:

1. Identify the cylinder firing order of the engine. The firing order for the Ford Ranger is 1-3-4-2-5-6.

2. Locate the distributor cap. The distributor cap is a round component located on the top of the engine. It contains the spark plug wires that distribute the ignition spark to the cylinders.

3. Find the spark plug wire that corresponds to cylinder 1. The spark plug wire for cylinder 1 is usually located at the 12 o'clock position on the distributor cap.

4. Trace the spark plug wire from cylinder 1 to the corresponding cylinder. The cylinder that is connected to the spark plug wire for cylinder 1 is part of Bank 1.

5. The opposite side of the engine that does not contain cylinder 1 is Bank 2.

This method of determining the bank numbers is consistent across most Ford Ranger models and engines.