Ford 6.2 Firing Order Diagram: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 (2026)
Quick answer: The Ford 6.2L Boss V8 firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Cylinder 1 is the front cylinder on the passenger bank (Bank 1: 1–2–3–4 front to rear). Bank 2 on the driver side is 5–6–7–8 front to rear. Ford owner manuals list coil-on-plug ignition, spark plug gap 0.041–0.047 in (1.04–1.2 mm), and compression 9.8:1. Do not use the Modular 4.6/5.4 (or 6.7 Power Stroke) sequence 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 on this engine.
This page is the firing-order / cylinder-map quick reference for the gasoline Boss 6.2 used in F-150 (including early Raptor), Super Duty, and E-Series applications. For labeled under-hood parts, see our Ford 6.2 engine diagram. For plug gap by F-150 engine, see the F-150 spark plug gap chart.
Ford 6.2 Firing Order (Verified)
Ford’s 2012 F-150 6.2L service specification (Operation CHARM) prints the firing order as 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. The same sequence appears on dedicated 6.2L Engine Specifications pages in Ford Super Duty and E-Series owner manuals.
| Item | Ford specification |
|---|---|
| Firing order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| Ignition system | Coil on plug |
| Spark plug gap | 0.041–0.047 in (1.04–1.2 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Displacement (OM pages) | 378 cu in (E-Series OM) / 379 in³ (2019 Super Duty OM) |
| Motorcraft spark plugs (Super Duty OM) | CYFS12FP / SP-526 (platinum) |
Primary sources: CHARM – 2012 F-150 6.2L Firing Order, Ford E-Series Owner Manual – Engine Specifications 6.2L, 2019 F-250 Super Duty Owner Manual ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 6.2L, and Ford Motorcraft Parts – 6.2L. Always confirm the page for your model year.
Cylinder Numbering: Bank 1 and Bank 2
Ford’s service cylinder-identification view for the 6.2L (same Modular-family bank layout) numbers cylinders like this when you face the engine from the front of the truck:
| Bank | Side (driver seated) | Cylinders (front → rear) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank 1 | Passenger / right | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Bank 2 | Driver / left | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Standing at the grille reverses what appears on your left and right. Bank labels follow the seated driver viewpoint. Cylinder 1 is the front-most cylinder on the passenger bank—not the front driver-side cylinder.
Source for the bank diagram: CHARM – 2012 F-150 6.2L Engine Cylinder Identification (Ford figure N0070069).
Firing Order vs Cylinder Numbers
The firing order is the sequence in which cylinders ignite. It is not the same as walking around the engine in number order. On the Boss 6.2 the PCM fires:
- 1 (passenger front) → 5 (driver front) → 4 (passenger rear) → 8 (driver rear)
- Then 6 → 3 → 7 → 2 to complete the cycle.
OBD misfire codes P0301–P0308 use the cylinder number, not the position in the firing sequence. Example: P0305 points to cylinder 5 (front of the driver bank), even though 5 is the second cylinder in the firing order.
Dual Spark Plugs on the Boss 6.2
The Boss 6.2 cylinder heads use two spark plugs per cylinder (16 plugs total). The firing order is still a single eight-step cylinder sequence—each cylinder number covers both plugs for that chamber. When you diagnose a misfire, identify the cylinder first, then check both the primary coil-on-plug and the secondary plug/wire on that cylinder.
Ford owner-manual Motorcraft pages for Super Duty list platinum plugs CYFS12FP / SP-526 for the 6.2L. Gap the plugs to the Ford specification for your vehicle (0.041–0.047 in on the Super Duty / E-Series 6.2 pages we checked). For F-150 multi-engine gap tables, see F-150 spark plug gap chart; Super Duty owners can also use F-250 spark plug gap chart.
Common Mistake: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Many Ford V8 charts still show 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. That sequence is correct for engines such as the 4.6L / 5.4L Modular and the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel—not for the gasoline Boss 6.2. Using that order when tracing coil connectors or comparing diagrams will send you to the wrong cylinder pairings.
Documentation note: Some F-150 multi-engine owner-manual tables print 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 in the 6.2 column. That conflicts with Ford’s own 6.2L service firing-order page for the F-150 and with dedicated Super Duty / E-Series 6.2 specification pages, which all print 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. This guide follows the service specification and the dedicated 6.2 OM pages. Example multi-engine table: Ford F-150 combined engine specifications table.
Where Number 4 Coil Sits (Quick Layout)
Searchers often ask where a specific coil sits. Using the bank map:
- Cylinder 4 = rear-most cylinder on the passenger bank (closest to the firewall on Bank 1).
- Cylinder 5 = front-most cylinder on the driver bank.
- Cylinder 1 = front-most cylinder on the passenger bank (near the radiator).
We do not publish unverified coil primary-resistance numbers. If a scanner reports a coil-circuit code, follow Ford’s pinpoint test for your year rather than a forum ohm value.
Related Ford Firing-Order Guides
Keep these separate—cross-link, do not merge:
- Ford 6.2 engine diagram (parts / sensors)
- 5.4 Triton firing order diagram
- 5.4 firing order coil-pack diagnosis
- 3.5 EcoBoost firing order diagram
- Ford 3.5 V6 cylinder numbering (Bank 1 vs Bank 2)
- Gen 3 Coyote specs (same 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 family FO)
- 6.8 V10 Triton cylinder / firing-order diagram
- F-150 torque specs
- Ford engine oil recommendation chart
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ford 6.2 firing order?
The Ford 6.2L Boss V8 firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. That is the sequence printed in Ford’s 2012 F-150 6.2L service specifications and on Super Duty / E-Series 6.2L owner-manual engine specification pages.
Which side is cylinder 1 on a Ford 6.2?
Cylinder 1 is the front cylinder on the passenger bank (Bank 1). Cylinders 1-2-3-4 run passenger-side front to rear; cylinders 5-6-7-8 run driver-side front to rear.
Is the Ford 6.2 firing order the same as a 5.4 Triton?
No. The 5.4L Modular / Triton order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. The Boss 6.2 uses 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Do not mix the two charts.
What spark plug gap does Ford list for the 6.2?
Ford Super Duty and E-Series 6.2L engine specification pages list 0.041-0.047 in (1.04-1.2 mm). Confirm the page for your exact vehicle year.
How many spark plugs does a Ford 6.2 have?
The Boss 6.2 uses two spark plugs per cylinder, for 16 plugs total. The firing order still names eight cylinders; each cylinder number covers both plugs on that chamber.
What Motorcraft spark plug does Ford list for the 6.2?
A Ford Super Duty Motorcraft parts page for the 6.2L lists platinum plugs CYFS12FP / SP-526. Use the Motorcraft listing for your VIN / model year at a dealer or fordparts.com.
Why do some F-150 charts show 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 for the 6.2?
Some F-150 multi-engine owner-manual tables print that Modular-style order in the 6.2 column. It conflicts with Ford’s F-150 6.2 service firing-order page and with dedicated Super Duty / E-Series 6.2 specification pages, which print 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Prefer the service specification and dedicated 6.2 pages.
Sources
- Operation CHARM – 2012 Ford F-150 6.2L Firing Order (1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2)
- Operation CHARM – 2012 Ford F-150 6.2L Engine Cylinder Identification
- Ford Owner Manual – Engine Specifications 6.2L (E-Series online OM)
- 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty Owner Manual – ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 6.2L (firing order, gap, compression)
- Ford Owner Manual – Motorcraft Parts 6.2L (CYFS12FP / SP-526)