Motormite 85848 Ignition Coil Connector

Ignition Coil Connector for Ford and Mercury Applications

Motormite 85848 is an ignition coil connector built to match the original hardware used on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It uses a 2-wire layout with an 18-gauge harness, female blade terminals, and a plastic terminal body for a direct-style electrical connection.

Compatible With 1977-1982 Ford Bronco, 1977-1982 Ford F-150, and 1977-1982 Mercury Cougar applications, this connector supports reliable coil wiring service on a wide range of classic Ford platforms. The Motormite 85848 is also cross-referenced to 57-4555 and 5733 for the same application.

Key Features

• Ignition coil connector for OE-style electrical repair
• 2-wire design with 18-gauge wiring
• Female blade terminal configuration
• Plastic terminal material for standard connector construction
• 8-inch wiring harness length
• Designed to match original appearance and function on specified vehicles
• Part number: 85848

Detailed Description

This ignition coil connector is engineered for direct replacement service where the original coil plug has worn, cracked, or lost secure terminal contact. Motormite 85848 is built to follow the factory-style layout used on many late-1970s and early-1980s Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, including Ford Bronco, Ford F-Series trucks, Ford Mustang, Lincoln Continental, and Mercury Marquis models. The connector’s blade-style female terminals and 2-wire configuration help maintain proper electrical connection at the ignition coil.

For buyers searching for a Ford ignition coil connector, Mercury ignition coil connector, or Lincoln ignition coil connector for 1977-1982 applications, this part number 85848 provides a focused OE-style repair solution. It is also listed for 1978-1980 Ford Fiesta, 1977-1980 Ford Pinto, and 1977-1980 Mercury Bobcat and Monarch applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or brittle ignition coil connector housings
• Loose female blade terminal contact at the coil
• Intermittent ignition connection caused by damaged wiring
• Corrosion or heat-related connector deterioration
• Hard-start or no-start conditions tied to coil connector failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal count, and harness length against the original part before installation. Match the female blade terminals to the vehicle’s coil terminals and confirm wire routing before final connection. Because fitment varies by year and model, check the vehicle listing carefully for your exact Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury application. Part number 85848 is commonly searched for classic Ford ignition repair, including Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, and Mercury Cougar service.

Quality Assurance

Motormite designs this connector to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. It is manufactured from quality materials for dependable electrical performance and durability in ignition service.