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Cardone 30-2880MA Distributor
Reliable Remanufactured Distributor for Ford and Lincoln Vehicles
The Cardone Distributor 30-2880MA is a remanufactured ignition component designed for select Ford and Lincoln models. Engineered with a Hall effect distributor type, this gray distributor supports 8-cylinder engines and includes an electronic module for precise ignition control.
Key Features of Cardone Distributor 30-2880MA
- Remanufactured condition ensuring quality and performance
- Hall effect distributor type for accurate ignition timing
- Compatible with 8-cylinder engines
- Includes electronic module for enhanced ignition control
- Gray color finish for corrosion resistance
- Does not include coil wire, distributor cap, or ignition rotor
- Designed for Ford and Lincoln models including Bronco, F-150, and E-150 Econoline
- Environmentally conscious with e-waste compliance
About the Cardone Distributor Product Line
The Cardone Distributor product line focuses on remanufactured ignition components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This line provides reliable distributors designed to restore proper ignition function in vehicles, including those from Ford and Lincoln. The Distributor line emphasizes precision and durability, making it suitable for applications requiring Hall effect technology and electronic modules.
Detailed Product Description
This Cardone Distributor 30-2880MA is engineered for 8-cylinder engines found in Ford and Lincoln vehicles such as the Bronco, F-150, F-250, E-150 Econoline, and Mark VII. Featuring a Hall effect distributor type, it offers improved ignition timing accuracy compared to traditional mechanical distributors. The included electronic module supports consistent spark delivery, enhancing engine performance and drivability. Note that this distributor does not come with a coil wire, distributor cap, or ignition rotor, allowing for flexible installation with existing components. Its gray finish helps resist corrosion, contributing to long-term reliability.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Replacement for faulty or worn distributors in Ford Bronco and F-150 models
- Resolves ignition timing inconsistencies in Lincoln Mark VII and LTD vehicles
- Addresses engine misfires caused by distributor electronic module failure
- Restores proper spark delivery in 8-cylinder E-150 Econoline and E-250 Econoline models
- Helps eliminate rough idling and poor acceleration linked to distributor issues
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure compatibility with your specific Ford or Lincoln model before installation
- Verify that the existing coil wire, distributor cap, and ignition rotor are in good condition or replace as needed
- Follow manufacturer torque specifications when mounting the distributor
- Check ignition timing after installation to optimize engine performance
- Handle the electronic module carefully to avoid damage during installation
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Cardone remanufactured distributors undergo rigorous testing to meet OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The 30-2880MA part number is backed by Cardone's quality assurance processes, ensuring reliable operation in compatible Ford and Lincoln vehicles. This product is also compliant with e-waste regulations, reflecting environmental responsibility. Warranty details are provided by Cardone and typically cover defects in materials and workmanship.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 30-2880MA |
| Position | Distributor |
| Coil Wire Included | No |
| Color | Gray |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Distributor Cap Included | No |
| Distributor Type | Hall Effect |
| E-Waste | Yes |
| Electronic Module Supplied | Yes |
| Ignition Rotor Included | No |
| Integrated Ignition Coil | No |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
This part fits 42 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Ford | Bronco | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1991 | Ford | F-250 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Ford | Bronco | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1990 | Ford | F-250 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Ford | Bronco | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1989 | Ford | F-250 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1988 | Ford | Bronco | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1988 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1988 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1988 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1988 | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1988 | Ford | F-250 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1987 | Ford | Bronco | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1987 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1987 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1987 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1987 | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1987 | Ford | F-250 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Ford | Bronco | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Ford | F-250 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1986 | Ford | LTD | Crown Victoria LX | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor |
| 1986 | Ford | LTD | Crown Victoria | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor |
| 1986 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Ford | Bronco | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor | |
| 1985 | Ford | F-250 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Cast Iron Gear; Supplied with Module; Cast Iron & Steel Gears are not interchangeable. Use of incorrect part number will cause severe damage to Camshaft Gear & / or Distributor Gear; Electronic Distributor; Distributor |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.