Cardone 30-2496 Distributor

Remanufactured Distributor for Ford and Mercury

Cardone 30-2496 is a remanufactured Hall Effect distributor built for select 4-cylinder Ford and Mercury applications. It is engineered to restore proper spark timing and voltage delivery to the spark plugs, helping the engine run with consistent ignition control.

Compatible With 1984-1994 Ford Tempo, 1986-1991 Ford Taurus, 1984-1990 Mercury Topaz, and 1986 Mercury Sable applications listed below.

Key Features

• Hall Effect distributor design for electronic ignition systems
• Remanufactured under stringent quality standards for reliability
• 100% new points and condensers installed where applicable
• Electronic module components are computer tested for full functionality
• Automated test equipment checks signal strength, polarity, air gap, reluctor tooth size, coil performance, and pickup performance
• Precise machining tolerances help prevent oil leakage, timing issues, check engine light concerns, and premature failure
• Meets or exceeds O.E.M. performance targets
• Guaranteed fit and function
• Gray finish

Product Details

Cardone Distributor line remanufactured ignition components are built to restore dependable spark control in vehicles that rely on accurate distributor timing. Part number 30-2496 is a remanufactured distributor for 4-cylinder applications and is supplied without the coil wire, distributor cap, electronic module, ignition rotor, or integrated ignition coil. This part cross-references Ford and Mercury OE numbers for the same application, including E83E12127AA and E83Z12127A.

For Ford Tempo, Ford Taurus, Mercury Topaz, and Mercury Sable applications, this distributor supports proper ignition timing and consistent voltage transfer to the spark plugs. The design focuses on fit, function, and electronic signal verification for dependable service in the listed vehicles.

What It Helps Address

• Hard starting caused by distributor wear or signal loss
• Rough idle from inconsistent ignition timing
• Misfire conditions related to weak distributor output
• Check engine light concerns tied to ignition timing or pickup performance
• Oil leakage or premature failure from worn distributor machining surfaces

Installation Notes

• Fits 1991-1994 Ford Tempo, N/A; module not supplied; customer may need to purchase a new rotor if the original style differs
• Fits 1991-1994 Mercury Topaz, N/A; module not supplied; customer may need to purchase a new rotor if the original style differs
• Fits 1986-1991 Ford Taurus, N/A; module not supplied
• Fits 1984-1990 Ford Tempo, N/A; module not supplied
• Fits 1984-1990 Mercury Topaz, N/A; module not supplied
• Fits 1986 Mercury Sable, N/A; module not supplied

Verify the original distributor identification before installation and compare the existing rotor style where applicable. Because the electronic module is not supplied, transfer or source the correct module for the vehicle application as needed.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured distributors are processed to strict quality standards and tested for electronic function, signal strength, and component performance. The remanufacturing process replaces or repairs high-failure OE components to meet or exceed original equipment performance expectations.