{"product_id":"melling-dg3980-ford-explorer-5-0l-v8-1996-2001","title":"MELLING STANDARD REPLACEMENT DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE GEAR TO SUIT FORD Explorer 5.0L V8 (1996-2001)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMELLING Standard Replacement Distributor Drive Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct fit for \u003cstrong\u003eFord Explorer 5.0L V8 (1996-2001)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Genuine quality replacement built to OEM tolerances, ships to all 50 USA states from RevXSC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this distributor drive gear fits your Ford Explorer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered by \u003cstrong\u003eMELLING\u003c\/strong\u003e as a standard replacement grade distributor drive gear for the 5.0L V8 engine, this DG3980 matches factory mounting points and form factor so install requires no modification. w\/ 0.530\" I.D. Standard replacement spec — the same dimensions, materials and performance envelope as the original factory part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake \/ Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ew\/ 0.530\" I.D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ew\/ 0.530\" I.D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ew\/ 0.530\" I.D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ew\/ 0.530\" I.D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ew\/ 0.530\" I.D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ew\/ 0.530\" I.D.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e MELLING\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality tier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number \/ SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e DG3980\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ignition \u0026gt; Distributor Drive Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford Explorer 5.0L V8 1996-2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e w\/ 0.530\" I.D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships to USA (lower 48 + AK + HI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways replace distributor drive gear components in matched sets where applicable, torque fasteners to factory spec, and inspect adjacent ignition components for wear during installation. If you're not sure which variant matches your VIN, send us the last 8 digits of the VIN before checkout and we will confirm fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated parts for your Ford Explorer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ignition\"\u003eBrowse all Ignition parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melling\"\u003eMore from MELLING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ford-explorer\"\u003eAll Ford Explorer parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=DG3980\"\u003eSearch SKU DG3980\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs DG3980 a direct replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — MELLING DG3980 is built to OEM form\/fit\/function for the Ford Explorer 5.0L V8 (1996-2001).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship to my state?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship to all 50 USA states. Tracking is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Economy, Standard Replacement and Heavy Duty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEconomy is the value-priced option for everyday driving; Standard Replacement matches OEM spec; Heavy Duty uses upgraded materials for towing, fleet and severe service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I confirm fitment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch year, make, model and engine (1996-2001 Ford Explorer 5.0L V8). When in doubt, send your VIN — we verify before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeywords: MELLING DG3980, DG3980 distributor drive gear, ford explorer distributor drive gear, ford explorer 5.0l v8 distributor drive gear, ford explorer distributor drive gear 1996-2001, standard replacement distributor drive gear ford explorer, oem replacement distributor drive gear ford explorer, aftermarket ford explorer distributor drive gear, buy DG3980 online usa, ford explorer distributor drive gear usa, ford explorer 5.0l v8 parts, melling distributor drive gear 1996-2001\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The product image is for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may vary slightly in appearance, packaging, or labeling. 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