When to replace ignition coils

[phantom3]

I just wanted to know about how long the coils last. I've had the car since it had about 50,000 miles and now it has about 87,000 miles. Is there a recommended time to change them. The car runs fine just wanted to know if I have anything to worry about or will the coils last a few more years and miles to come, thanks.

 

[gcwimmer]

Replace when they fail.

 

[Rich88LSC]

Replace when they fail.

+1

They are a know issue yes but there is no hard number when the crap out. I have had 5 replaced under warrenty with around 12k on the car.

 

[SirTony76]

When you do replace them--buy the new ones on ebay. I got 8 of them for $200. I think other people on this board have as well.

 

[Lincoln Jealous]

Replace when they fail.

or once every 2 months, whatevers clever!

 

[tireman]

Just replaced mine for first time

Just replaced mine at 111,000 miles, nothing wrong with them, but got a good deal on ebay, so they got replaced.

 

[Gus_Mahn]

6 of 8 coils went bad on my '03 between 90,000 and 105,000 miles. I got 4 free from Lincoln as part of the warrantee. My opinion is that if you have 2-3 go bad in a short period of time (say 10,000 miles), change the rest of the coils and all the spark plugs.

The last Ford coils I bought were made in China. I wouldn't be too surprised to find out that some of the ebay coils were made in the same factory or in a ghost factory of Ford's producer.

 

[phantom3]

Where's the best place to get them on ebay, thanks.