NGK 48850 Ignition Coil

NGK DIS Ignition Coil 48850 Overview

NGK DIS Ignition Coil 48850 is a distributorless ignition coil built for direct ignition systems that require stable voltage delivery and consistent spark output. It is a 12-volt coil with a blade terminal design, female connector gender, and male terminal gender for the listed applications.

Compatible With Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Ford Windstar, Ford Contour, Ford F-150, Ford Ranger, Mazda MPV, Mazda B3000, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Mystique, Mercury Sable, and Jaguar XJ12 applications shown below.

Key Features

• 12-volt ignition coil for distributorless ignition systems
• DIS coil type with 4 terminal connections
• Blade terminal style with female connector and male terminals
• Oil-filled: No
• Mounting bracket not included
• NGK part number 48850 for catalog and service reference

Product Details

NGK DIS Ignition Coil 48850 is engineered to meet or exceed OE standards for durability and operational performance. NGK develops and tests ignition components in controlled lab conditions, and this coil is part of the brand’s broad coverage for late-model domestic and import vehicles. The NGK DIS Ignition Coil line is built for vehicles that rely on distributorless ignition, including many Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Jaguar applications. This part cross-references Standard Ignition FD-488 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford F-150, N/A
• Fits 1994-2000 Ford Mustang, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford Ranger, N/A, with Vertical Connector
• Fits 1996-2000 Ford Taurus, N/A
• Fits 2000 Ford Taurus, N/A, without Direct Ignition
• Fits 1995-2000 Ford Windstar, N/A
• Fits 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Mazda B3000, N/A, with Vertical Connector
• Fits 2000 Mazda MPV, N/A
• Fits 2001 Mazda MPV, N/A, to 10/17/2000
• Fits 1989-1990 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• Fits 1994 Mercury Cougar, N/A, with California Emission System
• Fits 1995-1997 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• Fits 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, N/A
• Fits 1996-2000 Mercury Sable, N/A
• Fits 2000 Mercury Sable, N/A, without Direct Ignition
• Fits 1995-1996 Jaguar XJ12, N/A

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal count, and ignition system type before installation. This coil is specified for distributorless ignition applications, and some listings include vehicle-specific notes such as vertical connector, without direct ignition, or a production cutoff date. Confirm the exact year, make, model, and note against the vehicle before replacement.

Quality Assurance

NGK manufactures ignition coils to OE-level standards and validates designs in an ISO 17025 accredited test environment. The 48850 part number is supported by NGK’s long-standing ignition component experience and broad vehicle coverage for domestic and import service work.