1959 Edsel Ranger Ignition Parts

Engine:

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The 1959 Edsel Ranger has 63 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 13 part types and 16 brands, covering all 4 engine options (3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 and 5.9L 361cid V8). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The ignition system on the 1959 Edsel Ranger delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. The largest groups are Distributor Cap (13 parts), Distributor Rotor (12 parts) and Ignition Coil (8 parts). The other 10 part types cover the remaining 30 parts.

Ballast Resistor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 RU4T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 RU4
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Ballast resistors.

Condenser / Capacitor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD75T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD75
🇺🇸 US
Blue Streak
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD77T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.

Distributor Cap

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD124T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD129T
🇺🇸 US
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD124TBLG
🇺🇸 US
Tan Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD124GBLG
🇺🇸 US
Gray Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD124BBSLG
🇺🇸 US
Black Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD129RBLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: RedBody Material: Phenolic
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD129RBLG
Color: RedBody Material: PhenolicContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD149LG
🇺🇸 US
Gray Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD129TBLG
🇺🇸 US
Tan Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD129LG
🇺🇸 US
Color: BlueBody Material: BMC
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD129LG
Color: BlueBody Material: BMCContact Material: Brass
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WALKER PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 9251076
🇺🇸 US
Height: 70.65 mm
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 IH447LG
🇺🇸 US
Black Aluminum
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD129TLG
🇺🇸 US
Black Aluminum
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD149TLG
🇺🇸 US
Gray Aluminum
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This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.

Distributor Mounting Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8 5511
🇺🇸 US
O-Ring Type
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MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 B25212
🇺🇸 US
Rubber
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE B25212
Rubber
Tapered Washer
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8 411040300
🇺🇸 US
O-Ring Type
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 711391900
🇺🇸 US
Tapered Washer
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Distributor Mounting. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Distributor Rotor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD311T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FR805
🇺🇸 US
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FR680
🇺🇸 US
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD105
🇺🇸 US
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD105GBLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: GrayBody Material: Polyester
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD105GBLG
Color: GrayBody Material: PolyesterContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD105LG
🇺🇸 US
Height: 1.0 InWidth: 1/1 In
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD105LG
Height: 1.0 InWidth: 1/1 InColor: BlackBody Material: PhenolicContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD105BLBLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: BlueBody Material: Polyester
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD105BLBLG
Color: BlueBody Material: PolyesterContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD311LG
🇺🇸 US
Color: BlueBody Material: Polyester
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311LG
Color: BlueBody Material: PolyesterContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD311GBLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: GrayBody Material: Polyester
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311GBLG
Color: GrayBody Material: PolyesterContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD311TBLG
🇺🇸 US
Height: 1.0 InColor: Tan
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311TBLG
Height: 1.0 InColor: TanBody Material: PolyesterContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD311TLG
🇺🇸 US
Height: 1/4 InColor: Black
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311TLG
Height: 1/4 InColor: BlackBody Material: PhenolicContact Material: Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD311RBLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: RedBody Material: Phenolic
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL FD311RBLG
Color: RedBody Material: PhenolicContact Material: Brass
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This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.

Distributor Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 13069
🇺🇸 US
Tapered WasherDistributor Shaft
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This table covers the seals at the Distributor. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Distributor Vacuum Advance

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 VC25
🇺🇸 US
with Pivot Type Breaker Plate
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 VC225
🇺🇸 US
with Pivot Type Breaker Plate
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This table covers the vacuum-advance units on the distributor.

Ignition Breaker Points

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 FD8081T
🇺🇸 US
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD8183VT
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FD8183VT
T-Series
Heavy Duty
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 CP401
🇺🇸 US
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 CP501
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.

Ignition Coil

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD471T
🇺🇸 US
T-SeriesRequires External Resistor
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FVP Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD471F
🇺🇸 US
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HOLSTEIN Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 2IGC0033
🇺🇸 US
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SKP Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 SKFD471T
🇺🇸 US
Coil Pack
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 FD471
🇺🇸 US
Blue StreakUse with External Resistor
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS Popular Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 5C1026
🇺🇸 US
Requires External Resistor: YES
Fitment notes — WELLS 5C1026
Requires External Resistor: YES
12 VOLT
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ACDELCO Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 U505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Professional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO U505
Professional
12 VOLT
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 C313
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This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.

Ignition Lock Cylinder

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 US13L
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This table covers the lock cylinders in the ignition switch.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.035", 0.040" and 0.044". Replacement brands in this table include ACDELCO, MOTORCRAFT and CHAMPION.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 R83TS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO R83TS
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .035
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CHAMPION Fits: 5.4L 332cid V8 22
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 22
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8 SP431X
🇺🇸 US
Copper Spark PlugSpark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,000 or 12,000
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP431X
Copper Spark PlugSpark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,000 or 12,000
Gap: .035
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AUTOLITE Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 APP45
🇺🇸 US
Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Fitment notes — AUTOLITE APP45
Double PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .035 (In) 0.9 (mm)
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 SP549X
🇺🇸 US
Platinum Spark PlugPlatinum
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP549X
Platinum Spark PlugPlatinumSpark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,00012,000
Gap: 0.035"/0.9mmwith 18mm Thread
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ACDELCO Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 R85TS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO R85TS
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .035
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This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.

Spark Plug Non-Fouler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 42002
🇺🇸 US
18mm Tapered Seat
Fitment notes — DORMAN 42002
18mm Tapered Seat
18 mm Tapered Seat
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This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.

Spark Plug Wire

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 2610
🇺🇸 US
SetSpark Plug Wire Lead 4: 20"
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 2610
SetSpark Plug Wire Lead 4: 20"Spark Plug Wire Lead 5: 26"Federal
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 7619
🇺🇸 US
SetCore Material: Silicone Suppression Core
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7619
SetCore Material: Silicone Suppression CoreSpark Plug Wire Lead 4: 22"Spark Plug Wire Lead 5: 22"Standard® Premium
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 5.4L 332cid V8 7805
🇺🇸 US
SetUnited-Packard
Fitment notes — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 7805
SetUnited-Packard
with 90 Degree Coil Wirewith Female Distributor Cap
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 946M
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldSet
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.6L 223cid L6 27619
🇺🇸 US
Pro SeriesSet
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 27619
Pro SeriesSetCoil Wire: 14"Core Material: Silicone Suppression CoreSpark Plug Wire Lead 4: 22"Spark Plug Wire Lead 5: 22"Wire Set Import / Domestic: Domestic
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 5.4L 332cid V8 788
🇺🇸 US
SetUnited-Packard or Permashield-Delcore
Fitment notes — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 788
SetUnited-Packard or Permashield-Delcore
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This table covers the Spark Plug wires.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1959 Edsel Ranger

On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.

  • Match the engine first. Every ignition part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Distributor Cap and Distributor Rotor .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ignition parts fit the 1959 Edsel Ranger?

Our catalog currently lists 63 ignition parts for the 1959 Edsel Ranger across 13 subcategories and 16 brands, covering all 4 engine options (3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 and 5.9L 361cid V8). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do ignition parts differ between 1959 Edsel Ranger engines?

Yes. Every ignition part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1959 Edsel Ranger?

Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1959 Edsel Ranger?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.035", 0.040" and 0.044". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1959 Edsel Ranger was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1959 Edsel Ranger?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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