{"product_id":"ignition-coil-and-iridium-spark-plugs-for-ford-windstar-1995-2000-3-0l-3-8l","title":"Ignition Coil and Iridium Spark Plugs for Ford Windstar (1995-2000) 3.0L 3.8L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDirect-Fit Ignition Coil and Iridium Spark Plug Kit for 1995-2000 Ford Windstar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ignition coil pack and iridium spark plug kit restores factory ignition energy on the 1995-2000 Ford Windstar to eliminate misfires, stabilize idle, and ensure complete combustion under high engine load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford Windstar Ignition Failure Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransverse-mounted V6 platforms trap thermal energy against the firewall, subjecting the factory six-tower coil pack to severe heat soak. Over thermal cycles, the OEM epoxy potting degrades, causing microscopic casing fissures that permit high-voltage secondary arc-through and carbon tracking. Concurrently, the Ford waste-spark ignition architecture fires plugs twice per four-stroke cycle, causing rapid ground and center electrode erosion on standard copper or single-platinum plugs. This excessive gap expansion overburdens the aging primary coil windings, triggering P0300 through P0306 diagnostic trouble codes and catalytic converter fouling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive service kit pairs a reinforced six-tower ignition coil with six laser-welded iridium spark plugs engineered to withstand severe thermal duty. The replacement coil assembly features vacuum-impregnated internal copper windings encapsulated in high-dielectric polyurethane resin to eliminate internal arcing and voltage drops. Paired with ultra-fine wire 0.6mm iridium center electrodes and platinum-tipped ground electrodes, this package minimizes required breakdown voltage while providing superior erosion resistance under continuous waste-spark duty cycles, restoring throttle response and cold-start consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1995-2000 Ford Windstar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.0L Vulcan V6\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003e3.8L Essex V6\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eWIN88\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e147–200 hp \/ 165–240 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12597745\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFD488\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e42597745\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1995-2000 Ford Windstar Base (3.0L V6 Vulcan, 3.8L V6 Essex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1995-2000 Ford Windstar GL (3.0L V6 Vulcan, 3.8L V6 Essex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1995-2000 Ford Windstar LX (3.8L V6 Essex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2000 Ford Windstar Limited (3.8L V6 Essex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1995-2000 Ford Windstar 3.0L V6 Cargo Van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit the WIN88 Windstar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes, this is a direct fit for the 1995-2000 Ford Windstar equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e3.0L Vulcan\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e3.8L Essex\u003c\/strong\u003e engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the iridium spark plugs pre-gapped for direct installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plugs arrive factory pre-gapped, though verifying gap against the under-hood VECI label before torquing into aluminum cylinder heads is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Utility Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle the constant thermal and payload demands placed on family minivans and fleet haulers, this ignition kit delivers reliable spark delivery and electrical insulation under continuous highway driving and heavy-load conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593937195256,"sku":"DS-EDXSK6TC3","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/ignition-coil-and-iridium-spark-plugs-for-ford-windstar-1995-2000-3-0l-3-8l-1.jpg?v=1790054081","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/ignition-coil-and-iridium-spark-plugs-for-ford-windstar-1995-2000-3-0l-3-8l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}