On a 2001 ford escape 30. V6 how are the cylinders numbered?

On a 2001 ford escape 30. V6 how are the cylinders numbered?

From the front of the car, cylinders 1,2,3 on rear bank, 4,5,6 on the front or looking at the front of the engine (from passenger side) 1,2,3 on left, 4,5,6 on right.

Open hood and look. The numbers are stamped into intake manifold castings. Power wash engine to see more clearly.

The cylinders are numbered 1,2,3,4,5,6.

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