They are extremely rare! If you find one, hang on to it! Just kidding! All Thunderbirds with the supercharger as well as Cougars with supercharger have DIS...Distributor-less Ignition System. The computer fires the plugs without a distributor cap or rotor.
The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a distributor cap and rotor in a 1997 Ford Thunderbird
On a 1990 Ford Thunderbird : The 3.8 liter V6 engine distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
On a 1989 Ford Thunderbird , 3.8 liter V6 engine : The firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) ----------------------------------------------------- Also , the engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front of vehicle The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE ( when looking from the top )
1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 The distributor rotor turns counterclockwise ( unless it's supercharged )
1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 The distributor rotor turns counterclockwise
Clockwise , firing order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE
1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4 The distributor rotor turns clockwise
how do you change out the distributor assembly on a 1989 ford f250
To replace the distributor rotor on a Ford Festiva, first ensure the engine is off and disconnect the battery. Remove the distributor cap by unscrewing the clips or screws, then carefully lift it off to expose the rotor. Take note of the rotor's orientation, unscrew it from the distributor shaft, and replace it with the new rotor in the same position. Finally, reattach the distributor cap, ensuring it is secure, and reconnect the battery.
1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 The distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE