In 1982, Ford first placed its Blue Oval in the middle of an F-Series grille. It hasn't left since then, and the F-150 hasn't stopped being the archetype for the American truck since then. With the F-100 ceasing production after 1983, the F-150 has since stood alone as the light-duty truck option from Ford.

Marine environments place rigorous demands on every component of the ignition system, especially the distributor. The combination of water spray, salt exposure, full throttle acceleration and harsh vibrations all take their toll. Marine distributors are UL tested and designed to meet the rigorous demands in a marine environment.