Pinpoint Tests JB: Secondary Ignition (Cop): Introduction

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Introduction
NOTE: A damaged ignition system may cause high catalyst temperatures. Check the components next to the catalyst and muffler for heat damage.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • spark plugs (12405)
  • secondary side of the coil
  • exhaust spark plug wire (12286) (6.2L engine only)
Vehicle Firing Order for Coil On Plug Applications
E-Series, F-150 5.0L, F-650/F-750, F-Series Super Duty 6.2L, F-Series Super Duty 7.3L, Motorhome/Stripped Chassis/Step Van, Mustang 5.0L 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2
Mustang 5.2L 1 5 4 8 3 7 2 6
3-cylinder applications 1 2 3
4-cylinder applications 1 3 4 2
6-cylinder applications 1 4 2 5 3 6
8-cylinder applications 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8
Fig 1: Coil On Plug (COP) Connector
G13711363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
Corsair 2.5L, A 3 VPWR
Escape/Kuga 2.5L,      
Explorer 3.3L,      
F-150 3.3L,      
Mustang 5.2L,      
Transit TiVCT 3.5L      
E-Series, A 1 VPWR
F-150 5.0L,      
F-650/F-750,      
F-Series Super Duty,      
Motorhome/Stripped Chassis/Step Van      
EcoSport 1.5L, B 2 VPWR
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Mustang 5.0L A 1 (Cylinder 3), 3 (All Others) VPWR
Ranger 2.5L, C 2 VPWR
Transit Connect 2.5L      
Transit GTDI 3.5L D 3 VPWR
All other vehicles E 3 VPWR
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