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Cardone 30-2892 Distributor
Remanufactured Distributor for Ford V8 Applications
Cardone Distributor 30-2892 is a remanufactured Hall Effect distributor built for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury V8 applications. It is engineered to restore proper spark timing and voltage delivery to the spark plugs, helping the engine run with consistent ignition performance.
Fits 1986-1993 Ford Mustang, N/A; Fits 1986-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, N/A; Fits 1987-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, N/A; Fits 1987-1991 Mercury Colony Park, N/A; Fits 1986-1991 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A; Fits 1986-1990 Lincoln Town Car, N/A; Fits 1986-1988 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Fits 1986-1988 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Fits 1986-1987 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 1986 Ford LTD, N/A; Fits 1986 Mercury Capri, N/A.
Key Features
- Hall Effect distributor design for electronic ignition systems
- Remanufactured under stringent quality standards
- 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, ignition coil performance, and pickup performance
- Precise machining tolerances help prevent oil leakage, poor timing, check engine light issues, and premature failure
- Meets or exceeds O.E.M. performance targets
- Guaranteed fit and function
- Gray housing finish
Product Details
Cardone 30-2892 is a remanufactured distributor for 8-cylinder vehicles that use a Hall Effect ignition setup. The Distributor line focuses on restoring ignition timing accuracy and dependable spark delivery, with worn O.E. components replaced or repaired where needed to meet or exceed original equipment performance. This part cross-references Ford (e.g., E6AE12127DA, E6AZ12127D) for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Hard starting caused by weak or inconsistent distributor output
- Misfire or rough running from incorrect spark timing
- Ignition signal problems related to worn distributor components
- Oil leakage at the distributor housing
- Check engine light concerns tied to poor ignition timing or signal quality
Installation Notes
- Module not supplied.
- Distributor cap is not included.
- Ignition rotor is not included.
- Integrated ignition coil is not included.
- Coil wire is not included.
- Use only on applications listed with a steel gear; cast iron and steel gears are not interchangeable.
- Verify the correct part number before installation to avoid damage to the camshaft gear or distributor gear.
Quality Assurance
Each unit is remanufactured to strict quality standards and tested for signal integrity and component function before release. Cardone’s process includes computer testing of electronic components and automated verification of critical ignition measurements to support reliable fit and operation on the listed Ford Mustang, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis applications.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 30-2892 |
| Position | Distributor |
| Coil Wire Included | No |
| Color | Gray |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Distributor Cap Included | No |
| Distributor Type | Hall Effect |
| E-Waste | Yes |
| Electronic Module Supplied | No |
| Ignition Rotor Included | No |
| Integrated Ignition Coil | No |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
This part fits 51 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | |
| 1992 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | |
| 1992 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | LTD Crown Victoria | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | LTD Crown Victoria | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Town Car | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | LTD Crown Victoria | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Town Car | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | LTD Crown Victoria | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Thunderbird | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Town Car | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | LTD Crown Victoria | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Thunderbird | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Continental | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Lincoln | Town Car | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Country Squire | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Country Squire LX | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Thunderbird | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Continental | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Town Car | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Capri | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Steel Gear; Module not Supplied; 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.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.