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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 150 V8-5.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONENGINE IGNITION
2012 Ford E 150 V8-5.4L
Engine Ignition
2012 Ford E 150 V8-5.4LSECTION Engine Ignition
Engine Ignition
Electronic Ignition (EI) System
The Electronic Ignition (EI) system consists of:
- eight ignition coils.
- eight spark plugs.
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
The EI (Electronic Ignition) system is a coil-on-plug ignition system which uses one ignition coil for each cylinder attached to the spark plug. The PCM receives a signal from the CKP (Crankshaft Position) sensor and sends low voltage signals to each of the ignition coils. The ignition coils turn low voltage signals into high voltage pulses which are passed through the spark plugs to ignite the compressed fuel and air mixture.
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
The CKP (Crankshaft Position) sensor:
- is a variable reluctance sensor.
- is triggered by a 36-minus-1 tooth trigger wheel mounted on the crankshaft.
- provides base timing and crankshaft speed (rpm) to the PCM.
For removal and installation, refer to Computers and Control Systems.
Ignition Coils
The 8 separate ignition coils:
- change low voltage signals from the PCM to high voltage pulses.
- produce the high voltage pulses to the spark plugs.
- are connected directly to each spark plug.
For removal and installation, refer to Ignition Coil-On-Plug Ignition Coil-On-Plug.
Spark Plugs
The 8 spark plugs:
- change a high voltage pulse into a spark, which ignites the fuel and air mixture.
For removal and installation, refer to Spark Plugs Spark Plugs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.