Standard Ignition S-1879 Interior Rear View Mirror Connector

Interior Rear View Mirror Connector Overview

Standard Ignition S-1879 is a direct replacement interior rear view mirror connector for electrical repair work on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is built for technicians who need to replace a damaged connector without replacing the full harness, helping restore a secure electrical connection with a serviceable OE-style repair.

Compatible With 1987-2007 Ford Taurus, Crown Victoria, Explorer Sport Trac, Excursion, Explorer, Bronco, F-150, F-250, F-350, Mustang, Mercury Sable, Mountaineer, Lincoln Town Car, and Continental applications listed below.

Key Features

• Standard Ignition S-1879 direct replacement electrical connector
• Male connector design with a round connector shape
• 8 female terminals with pin-style terminal construction
• Built with copper alloy, brass, and phosphor bronze terminal materials
• Polyamide resin housing for durability and long service life
• 100% tested for mechanical fit, electrical fit, form, and function
• Useful for interior rear view mirror connector repair and related electrical service

Detailed Description

The S-1879 connector is engineered as a replacement interior rear view mirror connector for vehicles that use an 8-terminal male round connector configuration. Standard Ignition manufactures the terminals from high-grade copper alloy, brass, and phosphor bronze, while the housing uses polyamide resins to support reliable electrical performance and extended service life. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Use Standard Ignition S-1879 when servicing Ford Taurus, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Excursion, Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford Mustang, Mercury Sable, Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Town Car, or Lincoln Continental models listed in the fitment data. The connector is intended for repair jobs where the original connector is damaged, corroded, or no longer maintains a dependable electrical connection.

What This Part Helps Fix

• Broken or cracked interior rear view mirror connector housing
• Loose or intermittent electrical connection at the mirror circuit
• Corroded or damaged terminals
• Wiring repair needs where the connector end is no longer serviceable
• Electrical fitment issues on listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, terminal count, and vehicle application before installation. Fitment includes 1987-1988 Ford Bronco, 1988 Ford F-150/F-250/F-350, 1994-1996 Ford Bronco and F-Series trucks, 1995-1996 Ford F-150/F-250/F-350, 1996-2001 Ford Explorer, 1997-2006 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998-2003 Lincoln Town Car, 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999-2001 Ford Explorer, 2000-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2002 Lincoln Continental, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2004 Ford Excursion, and 2002-2004 Mercury Sable. Some listings note alternate connector details such as 8 terminal male or white 8 terminal female configurations, so confirm the original connector before service.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition states that this connector is 100% tested for proper mechanical and electrical fit, form, and function. The material selection and direct replacement design support consistent repair quality for electrical connector service.