Beck/Arnley Ignition Coil P/N:178-8165
Beck/Arnley 178-8421 ignition coil for the 1998-2000 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L and other vehicles turns battery voltage into the high voltage that fires the spark plug. It matches OE form, fit and function.
A weak coil can show up as a misfire, a rough idle or hard starting, though other parts can bring on those symptoms too. With the engine off and cool, look over the coil and its connector for cracks, burn marks or a loose plug before you replace it.
It is listed for a wide range of Ford, Mercury, Mazda and Jaguar models. It is also an ignition coil for the 1994-2000 Ford Mustang V6 3.8L, and the 1998-2000 Ford Ranger V6 3.0L is listed too. This listing is one coil, and the 1998-2000 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L takes one. If your vehicle is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
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Build and materials
Interchange: F518 · 1415100 · E98 · LNA1508AA · GY0118100 · ZZMA18100A · FD488
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is this the Ford F-150 ignition coil for the 1998-2000 V6 4.2L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 178-8421 is listed for the 1998-2000 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L. The "Vehicles it fits" section shows the other vehicles it fits.
Is this a Ford Ranger ignition coil for the 1998-2000 V6 3.0L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 178-8421 is listed for the 1998-2000 Ford Ranger V6 3.0L, and that engine takes one coil.
What are the windings in this Beck/Arnley ignition coil made of?
Both the primary and secondary windings are made from copper. The coil is built for high voltage output.
Does this ignition coil come with a resistor?
A resistor is supplied if the application calls for one, to match the OE offering.
Does Beck/Arnley 178-8421 cross-reference to FD488?
Yes. FD488 is one of the other-brand and OE numbers this coil replaces. The full list is on the Interchange line.
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