Replacing a starter on a 2003 Ford Taurus?

4 Comments

1. Robert N says:

   October 15, 2009 at 2:52 pm

   start with disconect of battery or you will have sparks all over . when taking wires off i use a good wire tie to keep groups together then undo starter then replace.
2. JUNIOR says:

   October 15, 2009 at 2:52 pm

   ITS NOT HARD. JUST KEEP TRACK OF WIRES,SHIMS,AND BOLTS.
3. scooter65 says:

   October 15, 2009 at 2:52 pm

   3 bolts and its out. Easyist way is to remove it from below. First start off by removing the splash shield from under the front bumper. 3 8mm bolts and 7 5.5mm screws. remove 15mm bolt from behind the starter, its hard to see but youcan feel it. 2 more 15mm bolts(1 below starter , 1 on transmission side) Oh by the way d/c your battery first!!!!!It will make alot easier to remove rear bolt by removing the 13mm, and 10mm solenoid nuts first. Good luck..
4. Sideshow says:

   October 15, 2009 at 2:52 pm

   Which motor the 3.0 overhead valve just comes right out. the 3.0 DOHC motor is alittle tighter but it will come out with some finesse.