EP-FD05 Distributor for Ford Bronco Mercury Cougar 1975-1979 5.8L V8 Duraspark

The EP-FD05 is a Duraspark electronic distributor for the Ford Bronco and Mercury Cougar equipped with the 5.8L V8 from 1975 through 1979. The 5.8L Ford V8 in this era is the 351M (Modified, the successor to the 351 Cleveland in most 1975+ passenger car and truck applications) rather than the 351 Windsor, and the Duraspark system of this period uses both mechanical and vacuum advance mechanisms.

The Mercury Cougar was Ford's personal luxury car sharing platform with the Thunderbird, and the 5.8L V8 was the performance engine option through the late 1970s. The Ford Bronco in this generation used the 5.8L as the primary V8 option before the 302 became the standard Bronco V8 in later production.

Duraspark electronic ignition replaced contact-breaker points in 1975, but unlike the later EEC-IV EFI systems, Duraspark distributors retain mechanical and vacuum advance mechanisms that the technician can adjust. Timing adjustment with a timing light is required after installation of the EP-FD05.

Every EP Ford distributor is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management. Each unit is individually tested for cap-to-rotor alignment, TFI module function (EFI-era units), pickup signal integrity, shaft seal condition, and distributor gear specification before shipment. CE-EMC electromagnetic compatibility certification, UL listing, and UKCA conformity confirm compliance across all major export markets. Units ship complete with cap and rotor -- TFI module included on EFI-era units where applicable.

Founded in 1999 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, EP manufactures over 300 distributor models serving global aftermarket channels. Our Ford Distributor range covers every major Ford engine platform in the distributor era -- the 4.9L inline six, the 5.0L and 5.8L Windsor V8, the 7.5L 460 big block, the 3.0L Vulcan V6, the 3.8L Essex V6, the 2.3L/2.5L HSC four-cylinder, and the classic FE 390/406 and FE 400M/460 big block families.

EP Ford distributors are engineered as direct OEM replacements -- same external dimensions, same connector configuration, same TFI module interface, and same distributor gear material specification as the original Motorcraft units. Wholesale buyers, Amazon resellers, and service chains source directly from our factory. EP is part of the Ever-Power Group, also producing worm reducers and a comprehensive range of mechanical transmission products.

Disclaimer: Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Motorcraft, and other brand names and OEM part numbers are used for product compatibility reference only. EP (Ever-Power) products are high-quality aftermarket replacement parts and are not affiliated with Ford Motor Company or its subsidiaries. Always verify fitment using the OEM part number on your existing distributor before ordering. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

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