Where are the spark plugs and wires on a 2001 Lincoln Continenta?

How many miles? Have you ever replaced the timing chain? Also look for a spark.. take any sparkplug, plug into one of the wires, lay on the motor and have someone crank while you watch for a spark. No spark? It could still be the timing, or an ignition problem.

Here's a link on replacing your spark plugs. Repair Guides Spark Plugs Wires Spark Plugs AutoZone com Here's a link to the coils. Repair Guides Distributorless Ignition System Ignition Coils AutoZone...

The spark plugs in the v6 can become an involved job as the upper intake manifold. The LS uses a Coil on Plug (COP) ignition system, meaning that the spark plugs are located under the ignition coil

Check the starter solenoid, or igintion switch

My initial thought is that you have no spark in one cylinder. This could be from a bad spark plug or other ignition component failure. Have the spark plugs ever been changed? I would rule this out first, as they are inexpensive, and also under more stress than any other part of the ignition system. If the problem persists, then it's time to look at the spark plug wires or ignition coil.

Start the car and open the hood when it's dark. Do you see/hear sparks coming from the plug wires? Another inexpensive place to start looking.

Remove coil covers,by removing (6) 7mm screws. Covers are on top of valve covers

Remove (1) 7mm screw holding each COP Ignition Coil

Remove spark plugs.

Motorcraft--AGSP32FSM
NGK--FR5AP-11E Both one in the same

NGK--6569 (FR5AP-11E) Special Plug,different center electrode diameter

yah direct ignition coil pack does away for the need a a distributer cap and rotor.much higher energy ignition system where the computer tell when to fire.if that helps.not hard to change.as long as you change them one at a time so you don't screw up the order.

Do basic ignition system diagnostics and inspect spark plug ,wire and terminal tension at coil tower. No green,powdery di-electrical dust should be on the coil tower. Hopefully it will be one of these simpler basic items like a plug wire for cylinder #1 which is the cylinder closest to the belt

Remove the spark plug wires, remove the spark plugs,replace them. Do this one cylinder at a time if you never did it. On that year you may need to remove the upper intake to access the plugs on one side. In that case go to a shop. This would not be a novice job.

303-07A: Engine Ignition — 3.0L (4V) 2001 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine Ignition The electronic ignition (EI) system is a coil-on-plug (COP) ignition system.
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SECTION 303-07B: Engine Ignition — 3.9L 2001 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine Ignition The electronic ignition (EI) system is a coil-on-plug (COP) ignition system
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SECTION 303-07B: Engine Ignition — 3.9L 2001 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Ignition Coil Removal

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12 .

1. Remove the bolts and the ignition coil cover.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector from each ignition coil.

1. Remove the ignition coils.
   1. Remove the bolts.
   1. Remove the ignition coils.

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SECTION 303-07A: Engine Ignition — 3.0L (4V) 2001 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Ignition Coil Removal

1. Remove the engine appearance cover.

1. To access the RH bank ignition coils, remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 303-01A .

1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition coils.

1. Remove the bolts.

1. Remove the ignition coils.

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