Send coil voltage to the right cylinder at the right moment with the Standard Ignition Distributor Cap FD-161. It's a direct-fit replacement across a broad range of 1980-1983 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury V8 applications — including the Ford Bronco, F-100, F-150, F-250 and F-350 pickups, the E-100 through E-350 Econoline vans and Club Wagons, the Ford LTD, the Lincoln Continental, Mark VI and Town Car, and the Mercury Grand Marquis and Marquis — with V8-4.2L, V8-5.0L, V8-5.8L, V8-6.6L, and V8-7.5L engines. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full application list.
- High-dielectric housing: molded from glass/mineral reinforced polyester resin for high dielectric strength, less carbon tracking, and greater resistance to electrical breakdown.
- Brass contact terminals: make solid electrical connections and resist pitting and corrosion.
- 9 terminals, vertical towers: a nine-terminal cap with vertical tower positioning and a clip-style mount.
- Gray housing; country of origin: United States.
This listing is for the distributor cap only — no ignition rotor, spark plug wires, gaskets, mounting screws, or instructions are included; consult the vehicle service information for the correct hardware. If a cracked, carbon-tracked, or corroded cap is the cause of misfires, rough running, or hard starting, this replaces it. Sold individually. Manufacturer part number FD-161 (also FD161).
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
C214, F982, FA156, D9AE12106AA, D9AZ12106A, 12350122
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FD-161 distributor cap do?
It routes high-voltage from the ignition coil and rotor to each spark plug wire, distributing spark to the correct cylinder in the engine's firing order.
What vehicles does it fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for many 1980-1983 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury V8 applications, including the Bronco, F-Series, Econoline, LTD, Continental, Mark VI, Town Car, and Grand Marquis. See the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What is the cap made of?
The housing is glass/mineral reinforced polyester resin with high dielectric strength, and it uses brass contact terminals. It has 9 terminals, vertical towers, and a clip-style mount.
Does it include a rotor or spark plug wires?
No. This listing is for the distributor cap only — no ignition rotor, spark plug wires, gaskets, screws, or instructions are included.
What are signs my distributor cap may need replacing?
Cracks, carbon tracking, or corroded terminals can lead to misfires, rough running, or hard starting. If a failed cap is the cause, this replaces it; diagnose the cause before replacing.
