1997 Ford Explorer Ignition Coils

Your 1997 Ford Explorer might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Ignition Coils you desperately need.

We currently carry 14 Ignition Coils to choose from for your 1997 Ford Explorer, and our inventory prices range from as little as $69.99 up to $158.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 8 different trusted brands of Ignition Coils for the 1997 Ford Explorer. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Carquest so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

Don’t take our word for it – check out customer ratings and reviews to buy with confidence. We have 53 reviews on our Ignition Coils for the 1997 Ford Explorer from previous customers.

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Ignition Coils for Your 1997 Ford Explorer

Driveworks – Distributorless Coil (Part No.26266)

Distributorless Coil

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$72.05
Driveworks® offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
  • Designed to meet OE performance
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
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Driveworks – Ignition Coil (Part No.26324)

Ignition Coil

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$89.05
Driveworks offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
  • Designed to meet OE performance
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
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Accel – Coil:Ford 6-Tower Dis Hrzntl (Part No.140035)

Coil:Ford 6-Tower Dis Hrzntl

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$133.99
These coils feature advanced bobbin technology, highly specialized silicone magnetic steel cores, optimized winding, resistance and turns ratios to deliver 10-15% more energy than OEM coils. Specialized high temperature epoxy resists shock and vibration, while increasing thermal conductivity. These are direct replacements for OEM coils. Must use factory firing order. Bodies and/or secondary towers molded in ACCEL yellow with brass secondary contacts.

Product Features:
  • 10-15% More Energy
  • Direct Plug In Replacement Direct OE Fit
  • Advanced Bobbin Technology
  • Highly Specialized Silicone Magnetic Steel Cores
  • OBD II Compatible Safe
  • Standard Motor Products SMP Fd-480
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Accel – Ford 4-Twr.Dis Supercoil Pack (Part No.140018)

Ford 4-Twr.Dis Supercoil Pack

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$116.99
Engineered to be the only true performance Ford 4-tower style EDIS coil. Advanced bobbin technology, highly specialized silicone magnetic steel core, optimized winding, resistance, and turns ratio result in higher energy and voltage outputs, and longer arc duration. Direct OEM replacement. Must use factory firing order. Compatible with Ford EDIS computer controlled ignition system as well as Crane or MSD capacitive discharged (CD) DIS ignition systems. Special high temperature epoxy resists shock and vibration, while increasing thermal conductivity. Secondary towers molded in high dielectric strength ACCEL Yellow. Packaged as single unit: 4 cyls require 1 coil pack, “”twin plug”” 4 cyls require 2 coil packs and 8 cyls require 2 coil packs. No tsuitable for some late 1999 applications.

Product Features:
  • 10-15% More Energy
  • Direct Plug In Replacement Direct OE Fit
  • Advanced Bobbin Technology
  • Highly Specialized Silicone Magnetic Steel Cores
  • Standard Motor Products SMP Fd-487
  • MSD 8241
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds OE Specifications, 1 Count (Part No.EBE1833)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds OE Specifications, 1 Count

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$92.99
Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Built by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability
  • Coil drivers match OE for current limit, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and multi-spark
  • Segmented secondary bobbins to distribute high voltage and prevent shorting
  • Extensive design validation testing to ensure long-lasting reliability
  • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
  • Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413
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Carquest – Ignition Coil (Part No.26E1029)

Ignition Coil

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$71.99
Carquest Ignition Coils ensure fast starts, consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency at an affordable cost.

Product Features:
  • High output
  • Long spark duration
  • High dielectric strength
  • Corrosion resistant connections
  • High reliability
  • Long service life
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Carquest – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece (Part No.26C1051)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece

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$83.99
Carquest ignition coils meet original equipment (OE) fit, form and function and are built to ensure reliable starting and performance. Carquest ignition coils are tested to ensure proper spark and perfect fit for each application. These ignition coils are an affordable repair choice to restore the vehicle’s ignition system performance.

Product Features:
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
  • 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
  • Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
  • 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
  • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds OE Specifications, 1 Count (Part No.EBE1834)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds OE Specifications, 1 Count

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$78.99
Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Built by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability
  • Coil drivers match OE for current limit, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and multi-spark
  • Segmented secondary bobbins to distribute high voltage and prevent shorting
  • Extensive design validation testing to ensure long-lasting reliability
  • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
  • Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413
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NGK – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece (Part No.48806)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece

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$98.99
NGK ignition coils are manufactured to meet or exceed OE standards for the highest durability and operational performance, so they can be installed with confidence. NGK and their family of automotive products have over 80 year’s experience and are driven by extreme dedication to innovation, performance and quality. Developed and rigorously tested in our ISO 17025 accredited test lab under the most extreme conditions, NGK’s coil designs will outperform all others – far beyond operational environments a vehicle would actually experience

Product Features:
  • OE QUALITY: Vacuum-sealed premium epoxy resin and thermoplastic coil housings provide superior dielectric strength, voltage insulation and durability
  • OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: Precision coil windings and laminations maximize outputs, custom NGK ASIC chipset optimizes efficiency, prevents component damage
  • EASE OF INSTALLATION: Includes mounting hardware and necessary components required for certain applications to ensure worry-free installation
  • THE NGK DIFFERENCE: Featuring superior materials and design enhancements.
  • EXTENSIVE TESTING: NGK ignition coils must pass extreme testing during manufacturing to ensure the highest quality and durability standards are met
  • PRODUCT ENGINEERING: Advanced flow and stress modeling systems preemptively identify and avoid common failure points found in OE and competitor coils
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DENSO – Original Equipment Quality Direct Ignition Coil (Part No.673-6100)

Original Equipment Quality Direct Ignition Coil

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$109.99
As the innovator and leader in stick coil technology DENSO has conducted superior testing and inspection processes to insure the highest quality ignition coil. Don’t be fooled by imitations – look for the DENSO name to be sure you’re getting the best.

Product Features:
  • First Time Fit
  • Built to DENSO Original Equipment Standards
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MSD Ignition – Coil Pack; Street Fire; Ford 6-Tower; DIS 94-00 (Part No.5528)

Coil Pack; Street Fire; Ford 6-Tower; DIS 94-00

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$158.99
MSD is excited to introduce several new coils to the Street Fire line. These coils mount directly in place of factory style versions and accept the OEM connectors as well. Performance output is improved thanks to careful selection of better materials and efficient winding ratios.

Product Features:
  • Capacitive Discharge Technology
  • Multiple Sparks Improve Starting And Idle
  • Full Power Output At High RPM
  • Perfect For Budget Minded Enthusiasts
  • Ensures Combustion/Great Throttle Response
  • Smooth Idle
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Delphi – Ignition Coil (Part No.GN10178)

Ignition Coil

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$94.99
Delphi OE technology ignition products are validated to match the vehicles system; OE quality replacement parts for the right fit , form and function; Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements.

Product Features:
  • Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements
  • Delphi ignition coils are designed to operate as part of an integral engine management system to insert power into spark plugs and ensure fast starts; consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency
  • Delphi uses winding process techniques to control the length of wire between adjacent windings; that’s important since more length means greater voltage differences and can create more pressure that could break down the insulation and wire coating
  • We back our ignition coil design with proven materials, such as high quality wires and wire coating that resists the cracks, pin holes and imperfections that most often lead to failure issues
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DENSO – Original Equipment Quality Direct Ignition Coil (Part No.673-6101)

Original Equipment Quality Direct Ignition Coil

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$69.99
As the innovator and leader in stick coil technology DENSO has conducted superior testing and inspection processes to insure the highest quality ignition coil. Don’t be fooled by imitations – look for the DENSO name to be sure you’re getting the best.

Product Features:
  • First Time Fit
  • Built to DENSO Original Equipment Standards
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Delphi – Ignition Coil (Part No.GN10177)

Ignition Coil

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$69.99
Delphi OE technology ignition products are validated to match the vehicles system; OE quality replacement parts for the right fit , form and function; Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements.

Product Features:
  • Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements
  • Delphi ignition coils are designed to operate as part of an integral engine management system to insert power into spark plugs and ensure fast starts; consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency
  • Delphi uses winding process techniques to control the length of wire between adjacent windings; that’s important since more length means greater voltage differences and can create more pressure that could break down the insulation and wire coating
  • We back our ignition coil design with proven materials, such as high quality wires and wire coating that resists the cracks, pin holes and imperfections that most often lead to failure issues
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FAQs for 1997 Ford Explorer Ignition Coils

What are the most popular Ignition Coils for the 1997 Ford Explorer?

With 8 brands you can trust, our most popular Ignition Coils for the 1997 Ford Explorer parts are:
Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds OE Specifications, 1 Count
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Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece
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What are the best aftermarket Ignition Coils for the 1997 Ford Explorer?

See what past customers had to say about our highest-rated Ignition Coils for the 1997 Ford Explorer:
Ford 4-Twr.Dis Supercoil Pack
from $116.99
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Ford 4-Twr.Dis Supercoil Pack
“This coil was a replacement for one that we had pruchased two years prior from another vendor. Very impressed with the quick shipping and the improve”
Coil:Ford 6-Tower Dis Hrzntl
from $133.99
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Coil:Ford 6-Tower Dis Hrzntl
“Along with total tune up, not only regained but gained power”