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Cardone 84-2880MA Distributor
Reliable Distributor for Ford Bronco and F-Series Vehicles
The Cardone Distributor 84-2880MA is designed to provide consistent ignition performance for select Ford models. This new, unfinished distributor includes essential components to ensure proper engine timing and efficient operation in vehicles like the Ford Bronco, F-150, and E-150 Econoline.
- Compatible with Ford Bronco, F-150, F-250, E-150 Econoline, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, E-250 Econoline, and LTD models
- Hall effect distributor type for precise ignition control
- Includes distributor cap and ignition rotor for complete installation
- Supports 8-cylinder engines
- Electronic module supplied for enhanced ignition system integration
- New product condition with e-waste compliance
About the Cardone Distributor Product Line
The Cardone Distributor product line focuses on delivering reliable ignition components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. The Distributor line includes fully assembled units with electronic modules and necessary hardware, designed to simplify replacement and maintain engine performance. The 84-2880MA distributor is part of this line, offering a Hall effect type distributor suitable for various Ford 8-cylinder engines.
Product Details and Features
This Cardone distributor features a Hall effect sensor, which provides accurate ignition timing signals to the engine control system. The unit comes unfinished in color, allowing for customization or painting if desired. Included with the distributor are the distributor cap and ignition rotor, ensuring a complete replacement part. The electronic module supplied with the distributor supports modern ignition systems, improving reliability and engine response. Designed specifically for 8-cylinder Ford engines, this distributor fits models such as the Bronco, F-150, and E-150 Econoline series.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Replacement for worn or damaged distributors causing misfires or rough idling
- Fixes ignition timing problems leading to poor engine performance
- Resolves issues with faulty Hall effect sensors affecting spark delivery
- Addresses distributor cap and rotor wear impacting ignition reliability
- Upgrades electronic ignition modules for improved engine control
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Cardone 84-2880MA distributor, ensure the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for cylinder one. Verify that the distributor rotor aligns correctly with the number one spark plug wire terminal. Use the included distributor cap and ignition rotor for proper fitment. Check all electrical connections to the electronic module for secure contact. Follow vehicle-specific service manual instructions for timing adjustments after installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This Cardone distributor is a new product that meets industry standards for ignition components. It complies with e-waste regulations, ensuring environmentally responsible manufacturing. Cardone provides a limited warranty on this distributor, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Refer to Cardone's warranty policy for specific terms and conditions.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 84-2880MA |
| Position | Distributor |
| Color | Unfinished |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Distributor Cap Included | Yes |
| Distributor Type | Hall Effect |
| E-Waste | Yes |
| Electronic Module Supplied | Yes |
| Ignition Rotor Included | Yes |
| Product Condition | New |
This part fits 41 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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; Supplied with Cap and Rotor; 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.