Starter location for 2002 Mercury Mountaineer

Hello,

The start location is one the left lower side of the engine on the 6 cylinder and on the right for the v8. You will need to raise the car safely first.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Here is a guide that will give you an idea of what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Here are some diagrams (Below) of how it will be for the v6 and v8 engines.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken