Ford Explorer Distributors & Parts
- Dorman®Ignition Pulsator RingIgnition Pulsator Ring by Dorman®. This ignition pulsator ring is designed to match the fit and function of the original ring on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.Direct replacement Ignition Coil Connectors available (where applicable) to ensure a proper fitVehicle try-on testing has been conducted on this part to ensure a trouble-free performance$17.19
- SKP®Ignition DistributorIgnition Distributor by SKP®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or even...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$28.66 - $188.82
- Standard®Distributor Cap AdapterDistributor Cap Adapter by Standard®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$11.16 - $26.89
- Standard®Distributor Check ValveDistributor Check Valve by Standard®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$7.04 - $24.27
- Walker Products®Ignition Distributor CapIgnition Distributor Cap by Walker Products®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$6.32 - $30.64
- PerTronix®Ignitor™ Electronic IgnitionIgnitor™ Electronic Ignition by PerTronix®. Developed with leading technological advancements by PerTronix, this first-rate product will take the performance of your ignition system to a completely new level. It complies with rigorous...Will boost the ignition system performance furtherUp-to-date design and premium-grade materials$82.78 - $514.95
- Mahle®Ignition Distributor Mounting GasketIgnition Distributor Mounting Gasket by Mahle®. This first-rate product is designed with utmost care and attention to detail to replicate the OE part as closely as possible. Made from superior materials it provides the highest level of...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$0.67 - $2.96
- Mahle®Ignition Distributor O-RingIgnition Distributor O-Ring by Mahle®. This first-rate product is designed with utmost care and attention to detail to replicate the OE part as closely as possible. Made from superior materials it provides the highest level of quality...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$0.87 - $3.35
- Victor Reinz®Distributor O-RingDistributor O-Ring by Victor Reinz®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$1.33 - $3.05
- Dorman®OE Solutions™ Ignition Pulsator Ring (917-060)OE Solutions™ Ignition Pulsator Ring (917-060) by Dorman®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs...Direct replacement for a proper fitDurable steel construction$17.19
- SKP®Ignition Distributor (SKDIFD16)Ignition Distributor (SKDIFD16) by SKP®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$74.12
- Standard®Ignition Distributor Cap Adapter (FD-166)Ignition Distributor Cap Adapter (FD-166) by Standard®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$26.89
- Standard®Ignition Distributor Check Valve (DCV2)Ignition Distributor Check Valve (DCV2) by Standard®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$20.36
- Walker Products®Ignition Distributor Cap (925-1019)Ignition Distributor Cap (925-1019) by Walker Products®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$10.18
- PerTronix®Ignitor™ Solid-State Ignition System (2562)Ignitor™ Solid-State Ignition System (2562) by PerTronix®. For over forty years, the Ignitor has proven itself in applications ranging from race cars to tractors. The Ignitor replaces breaker points and troublesome factory electronic...Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life2:1 improvement over "points" in current fall time for increased coil output$165.45
- Mahle®Ignition Distributor Mounting Gasket (72122)Ignition Distributor Mounting Gasket (72122) by Mahle®. This first-rate product is designed with utmost care and attention to detail to replicate the OE part as closely as possible. Made from superior materials it provides the highest...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$1.22
- Mahle®Ignition Distributor Mounting Gasket (72125)Ignition Distributor Mounting Gasket (72125) by Mahle®. This first-rate product is designed with utmost care and attention to detail to replicate the OE part as closely as possible. Made from superior materials it provides the highest...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$2.10
- Victor Reinz®Ignition Distributor O-Ring (41-10443-00)Ignition Distributor O-Ring (41-10443-00) by Victor Reinz®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$3.05
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A distributor is a part of ignition systems commonly installed in gasoline engines up until the late 1990s. As the name implies, its main task is to distribute the impulses of high-voltage current created by the ignition coil among the spark plugs. The distributor has an inner shaft driven by a camshaft, while a plastic cap contains several electrical contacts whose number equals the number of spark plugs plus a central contact connecting the coil and rotor mounted on the shaft. The engine rotating assembly and the distributor's rotor are perfectly synchronized, and while the rotor spins in the cap, the impulses are sent to the cylinders in the right sequence.
There are two main kinds of distributor-based ignition systems: mechanical and electronic. The latter is more effective; the peak of its popularity was in the 1990s, and the early versions of the Ford Explorer were equipped with such a system. Unlike the mechanical setup, there is no direct contact between the rotor's side electrode and the contacts built into the cap. However, both the cap and rotor gradually wear out, mainly due to electrical erosion. Both of these parts have to be replaced timely, and you can choose them in our Ford Explorer distributors collection.