Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Depending on model, Pickup models use EEC-IV or EEC-Vsystem. EEC-IV PCM has 60-pin connector. EEC-V PCM has 104-pin connector. See ENGINE/VIN ID article for correct application.

Ignition timing on models equipped with EEC-V is not adjustable. Use timing light to check base timing. See BASE IGNITION TIMING table.

BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application

Degrees BTDC

5.0L

⁽¹⁾ 8-10

⁽¹⁾	With SPOUT in-line connector unplugged.