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Ford E-450 Super Duty Ignition Coil

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Replace a weak ignition coil before misfires, rough starts, or poor acceleration turn into bigger engine trouble. Find coils for everyday repair and maintenance.

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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC01188 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC0118
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC0118
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Fits 1998 - 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006 - 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, 2007 - 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 - 2006 Ford E-150, 2003 - 2006 Ford E-150, 2007 - 2014 Ford E-150, 2007 - 2014 Ford E-150, 2003 - 2003 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 2003 - 2003 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 2004 - 2005 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 2004 - 2005 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 1997 - 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, 2000 - 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, 1997 - 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, 2000 - 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, 2003 - 2006 Ford E-250, 2003 - 2006 Ford E-250, 2007 - 2014 Ford E-250, 2007 - 2014 Ford E-250, 1997 - 2002 Ford E-250 Econoline
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Side
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1002Q3E0
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0391
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0391
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Fits 2017 - 2017 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2010 - 2014 Ford F-150, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Vehicle
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
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1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC0117
A-Premium®Part # IC0117
1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC0117
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Fits 1998 - 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 - 2014 Ford E-150, 2003 - 2014 Ford E-150, 2003 - 2005 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 2003 - 2005 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 2000 - 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, 1997 - 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, 2000 - 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, 1997 - 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, 2003 - 2014 Ford E-250, 2003 - 2014 Ford E-250, 1997 - 2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, 2004 - 2005 Ford E-250 Super Duty, 2003 - 2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, 1997 - 2000 Ford E-350 Econoline, 2007 - 2008 Ford E-350 Econoline, 1997 - 2002 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, 1999 - 2012 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2000 - 2002 Ford E-450 Econoline Super Duty, 2003 - 2004 Ford E-450 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Side
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1002Q0C9
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10 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1075
A-Premium®Part # APIC1075
10 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1075
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Fits 1999 - 2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 1999 - 2001 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, 2003 - 2019 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 1999 - 2004 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis, 1999 - 2004 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 1999 - 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 - 2003 Ford E-550 Super Duty, 1999 - 2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 1997 - 1999 Ford Econoline Super Duty, 2002 - 2002 Ford E-550 Econoline Super Duty, 1999 - 2002 Ford E-450 Econoline Super Duty, 2003 - 2003 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, 1999 - 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005 - 2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity10
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorYellow
ConditionNew
item #10026CR0
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Pin Terminal | A-Premium APIC1615PG
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Pin Terminal | A-Premium APIC1615PG
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Fits 2018 - 2019 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2018 - 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2018 - 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2018 - 2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity8
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1016V93Y
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1047
A-Premium®Part # APIC1047
8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1047
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Fits 1997 - 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 - 2003 Ford F-150, 2000 - 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 - 2007 Ford F-150, 2008 - 2010 Ford F-150, 1997 - 2004 Ford Expedition, 2000 - 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 - 2004 Ford Expedition, 2001 - 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2001 - 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 - 2014 Ford E-250, 2003 - 2014 Ford E-250, 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 - 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2001 - 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1997 - 1998 Ford E-250 Econoline, 1999 - 2002 Ford E-250 Econoline
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity8
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorRed
ConditionNew
item #10026GPH
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0936
A-Premium®Part # APIC0936
8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0936
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$128.99
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Fits 2021 - 2022 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2021 - 2022 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2020 - 2021 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-600 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity8
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorGray
ConditionNew
item #1005EL6L
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1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0045
A-Premium®Part # APIC0045
1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0045
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$23.99
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Fits 2017 - 2017 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2010 - 2014 Ford F-150, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-450 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Side
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1002RCA7
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10 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1046
A-Premium®Part # APIC1046
10 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1046
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$64.99
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Fits 1999 - 2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 1999 - 2001 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, 2003 - 2019 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 1999 - 2004 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis, 1999 - 2004 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 1999 - 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 - 2003 Ford E-550 Super Duty, 1999 - 2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 1997 - 1999 Ford Econoline Super Duty, 2002 - 2002 Ford E-550 Econoline Super Duty, 1999 - 2002 Ford E-450 Econoline Super Duty, 2003 - 2003 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, 1999 - 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005 - 2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity10
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorRed
ConditionNew
item #10026WS2
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1076
A-Premium®Part # APIC1076
8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1076
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$63.99
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Fits 1997 - 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 - 2003 Ford F-150, 2000 - 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 - 2007 Ford F-150, 2008 - 2010 Ford F-150, 1997 - 2004 Ford Expedition, 2000 - 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 - 2004 Ford Expedition, 2001 - 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2001 - 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 - 2014 Ford E-250, 2004 - 2014 Ford E-250, 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 - 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2001 - 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1997 - 1998 Ford E-250 Econoline, 1999 - 2002 Ford E-250 Econoline
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity8
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorYellow
ConditionNew
item #100265HK
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4 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0394
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Fits 2017 - 2017 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2010 - 2014 Ford F-150, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Vehicle
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
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1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Pin Terminal | A-Premium APIC0463
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Fits 2018 - 2019 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2018 - 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2018 - 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2018 - 2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Side
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1002RC8V
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1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0047
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1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0047
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Fits 2017 - 2017 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2010 - 2014 Ford F-150, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Side
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1002R9S7
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0985
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8 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0985
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$54.99
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Fits 1997 - 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 - 2003 Ford F-150, 2000 - 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 - 2007 Ford F-150, 2008 - 2010 Ford F-150, 1997 - 2004 Ford Expedition, 2000 - 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 - 2004 Ford Expedition, 2001 - 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2001 - 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 - 2014 Ford E-250, 2004 - 2014 Ford E-250, 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 - 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2001 - 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1997 - 1998 Ford E-250 Econoline, 1999 - 2002 Ford E-250 Econoline
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
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ColorBlue
ConditionNew
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1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0937
A-Premium®Part # APIC0937
1 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0937
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Fits 2021 - 2022 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2021 - 2022 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2020 - 2021 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-600 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity1
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ColorGray
ConditionNew
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4 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0046
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4 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC0046
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Fits 2017 - 2017 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2010 - 2014 Ford F-150, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Side
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
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4 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1661
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4 pc Ignition Coil | 2-Blade Terminal | A-Premium APIC1661
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Fits 2011 - 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2017 - 2017 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2010 - 2014 Ford F-150, 2011 - 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
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ColorBlack
ConditionNew
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8 pc Ignition Coil | Aisin ESCFD-00275
AisinPart # ESCFD-00275
8 pc Ignition Coil | Aisin ESCFD-00275
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Fits 2018 - 2019 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2018 - 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2018 - 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2018 - 2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity8
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
HL3Z12029C
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Spectra Premium C-500 Ignition Coil
Spectra PremiumPart # C-500
Spectra Premium C-500 Ignition Coil
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Fits 1997-1998 Ford Club Wagon, 1997-1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, 1997-1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, 1997-1999 Ford Econoline Super Duty, 1997-1999 Ford Econoline Super Duty, 1997-1999 Ford Expedition, 1997-1999 Ford F-250, 1997-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, 1997-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, 1997-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, 1997-2002 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, 1997-2002 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 1998-1998 Ford E-150 Econoline, 1998-1998 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 1998-2004 Ford Grand Marquis, 1998-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999-1999 Ford Mustang, 1999-1999 Ford Mustang, 1999-1999 Ford Mustang
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
C-500, CFD503, FD503T, FD503, FD504, FD503TK8, 420001, 50006, 
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8 pc Ignition Coil | Aisin ESCFD-00277
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Fits 2020 - 2022 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021 - 2022 Ford E-450 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-600 Super Duty, 2021 - 2022 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2020 - 2021 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2020 - 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford E-450 Super Duty
Quantity8
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Part interchange
LC3Z12029A, LC3Z12029B
ConditionNew
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Premium Automotive Ignition Coils | Restore Engine Power & Fuel Efficiency

Are you experiencing rough idling, engine misfires, or a sudden drop in fuel economy? It might be time for an ignition coil replacement. As a heart of your vehicle's ignition system, a reliable automotive ignition coil transforms your battery's low voltage into the thousands of volts required to create an electric spark in the spark plugs, keeping your engine running smoothly.

At A-Premium, we provide OE-matching car ignition coil solutions designed to eliminate misfires, restore lost horsepower, and ensure reliable cold starts in any weather condition.

Anatomy of an A-Premium engine ignition coil

Anatomy of an A-Premium Engine Ignition Coil

To understand what makes a high-performance engine ignition coil, let’s look inside its core engineering:

  1. Integrated Driving Circuit: Features a compact, smart-integrated electronic chip at the top of the coil to ensure precise ignition timing and robust thermal resistance.
  2. Superior Quality Components & Materials: Wrapped with high-grade copper wire and premium epoxy resin insulation to prevent voltage leaks and withstand extreme under-hood heat.
  3. Rigorously Tested & Inspected: 100% factory stress-tested against thermal shock and vibration to guarantee long-lasting durability.
  4. Diagonal Windings Technology: Eliminates heavy, sectioned bobbins through advanced space-saving diagonal winding, significantly reducing the overall size and weight while maximizing energy output.

Our Advantages: Built for Real-World Driving Scenarios

Our automotive ignition coil lineup is engineered to solve everyday driving pains:

  • The Daily Commute (Stop-and-Go Traffic): Misfires often happen when idling at red lights. Our coils deliver stable, continuous voltage output, eliminating rough idles and ensuring seamless acceleration.
  • Extreme Weather Performance: Cheap coils crack under freezing winter temperatures or intense summer engine heat. Our high-dielectric epoxy coatings prevent micro-cracks, ensuring your engine fires up instantly on the first crank.
  • Fuel & Emission Savings: A weak spark leads to unburnt fuel. Upgrading your worn car ignition coil ensures complete combustion, optimizing your MPG and helping you pass emissions tests effortlessly.

Smart Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose the Best Ignition Coil

Navigating the market for an engine ignition coil can be confusing. Here is what smart buyers look for to get the perfect match:

1. Matching by Vehicle Make & Fitment (The #1 Priority)

Ignition systems are highly sensitive. A generic coil will cause error codes. Most users search and filter by their vehicle’s specific Year, Make, and Model, such as Ford EcoBoost, Honda VTEC, or Toyota VVT-i systems. Always use our fitment selector at the top of the page to find the exact OEM specification for your car.

2. When to Buy an Ignition Coil & Spark Plug Kit? (The Smart Money Move)

Should you buy them together? 90% of mechanics recommend it.

  • The Reason: A worn, old spark plug has a wider gap, which forces the engine ignition coil to work twice as hard to bridge that gap. This extra workload overheats the coil and burns it out prematurely.
  • The Strategy: If your vehicle has crossed 80,000 miles and you are doing an ignition coil replacement, always buy a complete coil and spark plug kit. It saves you from tearing down the engine twice and protects your new investment.

Replacement Checklist: When to Replace vs. When to Keep

Not every engine hiccup requires a new coil. Use this quick checklist to decide your next move:

Time to Replace if:

  • You have a confirmed OBD-II trouble code between P0300 to P0308, indicating a specific cylinder misfire.
  • The plastic housing of the coil shows visible hairline cracks, melting, or burning.
  • Your vehicle has passed 100,000 miles, as ignition coils are wear items and generally degrade after this milestone.

Do NOT Replace Yet if:

  • Your car won't crank at all. This is usually a dead battery or starter motor issue, not the ignition coil.
  • You have a misfire code but haven't checked for oil leaks. Often, a leaking valve cover gasket floods the spark plug well with oil, causing a short circuit. Simply cleaning the oil and replacing the gasket might fix the issue without needing a new coil.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I replace just one faulty ignition coil, or should I replace them all at once?

If your vehicle has low mileage, replacing just the single failed car ignition coil is perfectly fine. However, if your car has over 80,000 miles, all the coils have experienced the same amount of heat and stress. When one fails, the others are usually close behind. Replacing the whole set at once ensures consistent engine balance and saves on future labor costs.

What are the most common symptoms of a failing engine ignition coil?

The most prominent signs include a flashing Check Engine Light, sudden engine shaking, especially at idle or under load, poor fuel economy, backfiring, and a noticeable hesitation or jerking when you step on the gas pedal.

How long does a typical automotive ignition coil last?

High-quality OEM-grade ignition coils are built to last between 80,000 to 100,000 miles. However, exposure to excessive engine vibration, oil leaks from a failing valve cover gasket, or neglected, worn-out spark plugs can drastically shorten their lifespan.

Will changing my ignition coils improve my gas mileage?

Yes. If your current coils are weak or failing, they create incomplete combustion in the cylinders, meaning your engine is literally throwing away unburnt fuel through the exhaust. Performing an ignition coil replacement restores 100% combustion efficiency, bringing your fuel economy back to factory-fresh levels.

Is it safe to drive with a misfiring ignition coil?

No, you should avoid it. Driving with a failed ignition coil means unburnt raw fuel is entering your exhaust system. This fuel will quickly ignite inside your catalytic converter, overheating it and melting its internal structure. A catalytic converter replacement is significantly more expensive than a simple ignition coil swap.

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