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6.8 V10 Ford firing order

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Ford 6.8L (412.5 cu in) firing order — diagram & guide

Unlocking the engine secrets behind the ford 6.8l firing order..

Back in 1997, Ford introduced one of the most unique engines they ever put in high-capacity trucks and cargo vehicles – the 6.8-liter V10. The naturally aspirated engine shared quite a few components with the 5.4-liter V8, but it also had some distinctive design features that made any firing issues difficult to address.

So, wondering about the Ford 6.8L (412.5 cu in) firing order became somewhat standard, and most drivers struggle to find precise info to this day. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry – our team of automotive experts will guide you through the firing sequence and other relevant features to get your V10 truck running smoothly again.

Ford 6.8L Triton firing order

To cut straight to the point, the Ford 6.8L Triton firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 and it’s a unique firing order that only appeared in this specific engine.

However, that’s still not enough for you to be able to track down the cylinders in order and replace faulty plugs or coils. That’s why we’ll also discuss the cylinder arrangement in upcoming sections to help you out.

For now, it’s also important to state that there are two versions of this engine – one with 2 valves per cylinder, and one with 3 valves per cylinder. Don’t worry, though, since the firing order has remained the same for both engine variations.

The only differences are in fuel consumption, power, and torque, but this also means that you’ll need separate kits for repairing any cylinder head damage for these two engine variations.

Ford 6.8L cylinder arrangement

Having in mind that this vehicle has 10 cylinders, it also has a unique cylinder order along with the firing sequence that’s characteristic of this powertrain.

So, removing the cover will reveal two sets of cylinders, precisely two cylinder banks on their respective engine sides. Looking at the engine from the radiator toward the rear, you’ll see the cylinders 1 to 5 ordered on the passenger’s side, and cylinders 6 to 10 ordered on the driver’s side.

You can easily track the distributor connections from here, so you won’t have any trouble applying the firing order and cylinder arrangement to do the necessary repairs.

Ford 6.8L vehicle applications

Over the years, the 6.8-liter Triton engine remained active in quite a few Ford Super-Duty trucks and cargo vehicles. It all started in 1997 and some models still have the same engine to this day, only with a 3-valve design.

So, it’s one of Ford’s longest-lasting truck engines, and these are the vehicles that have it under the hood:

• Ford Excursion
• Ford Motorhome
• Ford F-450 Super Duty
• Ford F-550 Super Duty

As one of the most unique high-displacement engines that Ford has ever made, the 6.8-liter V10 always confused drivers with its firing order. At least now you’ll have an all-in-one source of the firing sequence and the cylinder positions to help you figure it all out.

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Ford 6.8L V-10 Engine

The 6.8 L (413 CID) SOHC V10 is a variation of the Modular family created for use in large trucks.

Bore size is 90.2 mm (3.552 in) and stroke is 105.8 mm (4.165 in), identical to the 5.4 L V8. Both 2-valve and 3-valve versions have been produced. The 6.8 L uses a split-pin crank with 72° firing intervals and a balance shaft to quell vibrations inherent to a 90° bank angle V10 engine. The engine’s firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. The 2-valve version was first introduced in 1997, with a 3-valve non-VCT version to follow in 2005. The 3-valve engines were built alongside the 2-valve engines at Ford’s Windsor, Ontario LVL engine line, but moved production to the larger Windsor Engine Plant in 2009.

2-Valve: Vehicles equipped with the 2-valve 6.8 L V10 Modular engine include the following:

3-Valve: Vehicles equipped with the 3-valve 6.8 L V10 Modular engine include the following:

Key features and benefits:

One camshaft in each cylinder head (at the top of each cylinder bank) operating 3 valves, 2 intake and 1 exhaust

SOHC design provides an advanced level of valve control

Deep-skirt engine block and low-friction internal components mean greater reliability and fuel economy

Electronic throttle control uses electronic sensors instead of mechanical linkage to deliver seamless and consistent engine response

Silent-design chain cam drive contributes to durability and helps reduce NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) characteristics

Coil-on-plug ignition system design for high-mileage durability

90,000-mile spark plug maintenance interval with regular fluid and filter changes – under normal driving conditions

Fail-safe cooling system is designed to help protect the engine from potential damage due to a loss of coolant. If the engine overheats, it will automatically switch from 10-cylinder operation to alternating 5-cylinder operation. The vehicle will continue to operate, but with limited engine power. This system allows the driver to travel a short distance to obtain service or reach a service facility if the engine overheats. The distance that can be traveled depends upon vehicle load, outside temperature and road conditions

Ford V10 Firing Order

Known Problems:

The Ford V10 is a very reliable motor, and has been known to exceed 300,000 miles. It does have a few known problems:

Spark Plugs Shooting Out The The Heads:

Spark plugs on the V10 need to be checked and torqued if needed. They are known to come loose and shoot out of the cylinder head and strip out the threads. The repair involved reaming the spark plug hole, tapping it and inserting a helicoil to hold a factory spark plug.

You can find these repair kits at the bottom of this page.

Engine Running Rough / Misfiring:

If you’re having a problem with your V10 running rough / missing, it may be your Coil On Plugs (COP). The V10 has an ignition coil mounted on top of each spark plug. These can fail over time if they’re exposed to moisture. The ones closest to the firewall are the ones that most commonly fail (#5 & #10). The engine may not display a check engine light if it has a misfire. If you can get access to a diagnostic tool that can read the codes on the V10, you should be able to get codes from the bad COP. The code will directly correspond to the bad coil. The codes are:

You can find good deals on replacement coils at the bottom of this page.

Exhaust Manifold Studs Rust And Break:

The factory studs rust and break off causing an exhaust leak. The repair involves removing the remaining nuts to remove the exhaust manifold. Then a nut is welded on to the remaining stud. The heat of the welder usually causes it to come loose, and can be removed by using a socket on the welded nut.

Oil Consumption:

The V10 is known for using oil. It’s not uncommon for them to use up a quart of oil between oil changes.

If you have an oil leak from the drivers side of the engine block, it may be coming from the seal between the engine block, and oil cooler adapter.

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Child Safety

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Steering Wheel

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• Audio Control
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Cruise Control

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• Adjusting the Pedals

Wipers and Washers

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• Lighting Control
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• Daytime Running Lamps
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Windows and Mirrors

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Instrument Cluster

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Information Displays

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Climate Control

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• Heated Windows and Mirrors
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• Cabin Air Filter
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• Head Restraints
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• Power Seats
• Memory Function
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• Climate Controlled Seats
• Front Seat Armrest
• Rear Seat Armrest
• Universal Garage Door Opener
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Storage Compartments

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

• Ignition Switch
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• Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel
• Diesel Particulate Filter
• Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel
• Engine Idle Shutdown (If Equipped)
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Fuel and Refueling

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• Fuel Quality - E85
• Fuel Quality - Diesel
• Fuel Quality - Gasoline
• Running Out of Fuel
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• Refueling - Gasoline
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• Fuel Consumption
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Transmission

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Four-Wheel Drive

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• Parking Brake
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Traction Control

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Stability Control

• Using Stability Control

Terrain Control

• Using Hill Descent Control

Parking Aids

• Rear Parking Aid
• Rear View Camera
• 360 Degree Camera
• Using Cruise Control
• Using Adaptive Cruise Control

Driving Aids

• Lane Keeping System
• Blind Spot Information System (If Equipped)
• Cross Traffic Alert (If Equipped)
• Collision Warning System

Load Carrying

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• Recommended Towing Weights
• Essential Towing Checks
• Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels

Driving Hints

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• Driving Through Water
• Snowplowing

Roadside Emergencies

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• Transporting the Vehicle
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Customer Assistance

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• Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
• Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
• Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
• Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
• Fuse Specification Chart
• Changing a Fuse

Maintenance

• Opening and Closing the Hood
• Under Hood Overview - 6.2L
• Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel
• Under Hood Overview - 6.8L
• Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L
• Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel
• Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L
• Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel
• Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
• Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element
• Oil Change Indicator Reset
• Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L
• Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel
• Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
• Transfer Case Fluid Check
• Brake Fluid Check
• Power Steering Fluid Check
• Washer Fluid Check
• Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel
• Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L
• Changing the 12V Battery
• Checking the Wiper Blades
• Changing the Wiper Blades
• Adjusting the Headlamps
• Changing a Bulb
• Bulb Specification Chart
• Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L
• Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel
• Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel Filters - 6.7L Diesel

Vehicle Care

• Cleaning Products
• Cleaning the Exterior
• Cleaning the Engine
• Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel
• Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
• Cleaning the Interior
• Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
• Cleaning Leather Seats
• Repairing Minor Paint Damage
• Cleaning the Wheels
• Vehicle Storage

Wheels and Tires

• Using Snow Chains
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Changing a Road Wheel
• Technical Specifications

Capacities and Specifications

• Engine Specifications - 6.2L
• Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel

Engine Specifications - 6.8L

• Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L
• Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel
• Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L
• Vehicle Identification Number
• Vehicle Certification Label
• Transmission Code Designation
• Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L
• Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel
• Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L

Audio System

• Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC
• Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Touchscreen Display
• Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD
• Digital Radio
• Satellite Radio
• Using Voice Recognition
• Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
• SYNC™ Applications and Services
• Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
• SYNC™ Troubleshooting
• Home Screen
• Entertainment
• SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
• Accessories
• Auxiliary Switches
• Ford Protect

Scheduled Maintenance

• General Maintenance Information
• Normal Scheduled Maintenance
• Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
• Scheduled Maintenance Record
• End User License Agreement

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Ford F-Series V10 6.8L Engine Sensor Location Guide

• Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
• Air Flow Meter/Sensor
• Air Temperature Sensor Ambient / Intake )
• Brake Signal
• Camshaft Position Sensor
• Exhaust Temperature Sensor
• Clutch Switch
• Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)
• Crankshaft Position Sensor
• Data Link Connector
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• Electronic Throttle Control Module
• Engine Control Module
• Engine Temperature Sensor
• Exhaust Pressure Sensor
• Fuel Level Sensor
• Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
• Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator – Electronic
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• Knock Sensor
• Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System)
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp
• Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor
• Oil Temperature Sensor For ECM
• Oxygen Sensor
• Power Steering Pressure Switch
• Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor
• Relays and Modules – Computers and Control Systems
• Sensors and Switches – Computers and Control Systems
• Throttle Position Sensor
• Transmission Position Sensor/Switch
• Variable Valve Timing Actuator
• Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
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Complete List of Automotive Sensors of Ford F Series for V10 6.8L engine model.

About 6.8 L V10 Engine

The 6.8 L; 412.5 cu in (6,760 cc) SOHC V10 is another variation of the Modular family created for use in large trucks. Bore and stroke size is 3.552 in × 4.165 in (90.2 mm × 105.8 mm), identical to the 5.4 L V8. Both 2-valve and 3-valve versions have been produced. The 6.8 L uses a split-pin crank with 72° firing intervals and a balance shaft to quell vibrations inherent to a 90° bank angle V10 engine. The engine’s firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. The 2-valve version was first introduced in 1997, with a 3-valve non-VCT version to follow in 2005.

Vehicles equipped with the 6.8 L V10 Modular engine include the following:

• F450-F550 Chassis Cab 2005–2019
• F53, F59 stripped chassis 2005–2019
• Ford E250-E450 1997–2004
• Ford E350 & E450 2005-2019
• Ford Excursion 2000-2005
• Ford F250-F550 1999–2004
• Ford F-650/F-750 Super Duty 2012–2019
• Ford Super Duty 2005-2010

Specifications for Ford Excursion 6.8 V10 SEFI 2V 314hp, 2000 1st Generation (UW137) (2000 - 2004)

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