Prenco 36-1153 Ignition Coil

Ignition Coil for Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln

Prenco 36-1153 is a 12-volt ignition coil built for direct replacement in a wide range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It uses a 3-terminal blade connection with a female connector and male terminals, and it does not require an external resistor.

Key Features

• 12-volt ignition coil for OE-style replacement
• 3 blade terminals with female connector and male terminals
• No external resistor required
• Oil filled: No
• Mounting bracket not included
• Part number: 36-1153

Detailed Description

This Prenco ignition coil is specified for vehicles that use the listed 3-terminal blade-style coil configuration. It is a practical replacement for ignition service on Ford Escort, Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Tracer, Lincoln Town Car, and related applications. The 36-1153 is also cross-referenced to Delphi GN10177 for the same application.

Use this coil when servicing ignition systems that need a 12-volt replacement with the correct connector style and terminal layout. The part number 36-1153 is also referenced across multiple aftermarket catalogs, including Standard Ignition FD-487 and WAI CFD487.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a weak or failed ignition coil
• Restoring spark output after misfire or hard-start conditions
• Addressing ignition breakdown under load
• Correcting intermittent engine stumble tied to coil failure
• Servicing vehicles with the specified blade-terminal coil connection

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify connector gender, terminal count, and blade-style fitment before installation.
• Confirm the vehicle does not require an external resistor, since this coil is listed as not requiring one.
• Inspect related ignition components, including plugs, wires, and connectors, during coil replacement.
• Match the application carefully for year-specific fitment notes such as 1999 Ford Contour and 1999 Mercury Mystique through 5/2/99.

Quality Assurance

Prenco 36-1153 is cataloged as a direct-fit ignition coil replacement for the listed applications and is built to match the specified electrical and connector requirements for service use.

Compatible With

• Fits 1992-2003 Ford Escort, N/A
• Fits 1998-2002 Mazda 626, N/A
• Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• Fits 1994-1997 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• Fits 1996-2001 Ford Explorer, N/A
• Fits 1989-2001 Ford Ranger, N/A
• Fits 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, N/A
• Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A
• Fits 1999 Ford Contour, N/A, to 5/2/99
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford Expedition, N/A
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford F-150, N/A
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford F-250, N/A
• Fits 1999 Mercury Mystique, N/A, to 5/2/99
• Fits 1991-1999 Mercury Tracer, N/A
• Fits 1995-1998 Ford Contour, N/A
• Fits 1996-1998 Ford Mustang, N/A
• Fits 1991-1993 Ford Mustang, N/A
• Fits 1995-1998 Mercury Mystique, N/A
• Fits 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A
• Fits 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird, N/A
• Fits 1995-1997 Lincoln Continental, N/A
• Fits 1991-1997 Lincoln Town Car, N/A
• Fits 1994-1997 Mazda B2300, N/A
• Fits 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A
• Fits 1993-1996 Lincoln Mark VIII, N/A