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Starter replacement

Tiny
KIRK2580
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  • 1999 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 134,000 MILES
Is the starter replacement on a 1999 explorer sport 2 door, 2 wheel drive, an easy job, I mean is it the same as normal, no speccial conditions.
Friday, February 5th, 2010 AT 10:25 PM

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Tiny
OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hi Kirk,

Yes it is pretty straight forward, the only possible problem is getting to the wires on the Solenoid.

This guide should help walk you through the steps

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
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Friday, February 5th, 2010 AT 10:38 PM
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ASHN
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  • 1994 FORD EXPLORER
Electrical problem 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 140000 miles

Hey guys. It seems my starter in my 94 explorer has gone out and I want to save the money by replacing it myself. I am looking for detailed step by step intructions 2 repair this problem.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:34 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise vehicle. Disconnect battery cable from starter. Disconnect starter solenoid wiring. Remove starter mounting bolts or nuts. Remove starter from vehicle.
Installation
Position starter assembly onto flywheel housing. Start bolts. Hold starter against mounting surface, fully inserted into pilot hole. Tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
Connect battery cable and solenoid wiring to starter. Tighten to specification. Lower vehicle. Connect negative battery cable. Check starter operation.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:34 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Some of the bolts and nuts can be difficult to remove look for a place to use a universal and long extension works pretty good.

Here is a guide that can help

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

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

Cheers, Ken

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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:34 PM (Merged)
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RUTHMOORE
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  • 1993 FORD EXPLORER
  • 93,000 MILES
Need the schematic for removing and re-intalling Starter for 1993 Ford Explorer Sport 5spd Manual, 4.0 Litre, 4x4, Original Starter.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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RUTHMOORE
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NEED THE SCHEMATIC FOR REMOVING AND REINSTALLING NEW STARTER FOR 93 FORD EXPLORER SPORT, 5SPD MANUAL, 4.0 LITRE, 4X4.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Remove the battery cable. Lift truck for access. Remove the battery wire and the small wire from ignition switch. Remove 2 attaching bolts and remove the starter motor.

Roy
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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DANDERSON
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I have the bolts out of the starter, but can't seem to wiggle it out. Not enough room.
Do I have to remove something else to get the starter out? This is a 96 with a V6, 4-wheel drive.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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TRUCKINSOB2221
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Are you sure you got all of the bolts out sometimes they put them on the top were you can't see them. I've had too replace mine several times and it is a tight fit. If you take a screw driver and find an opening you can pry it out a little. And it should just pop right out.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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SUMONE6139
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  • 1992 FORD EXPLORER
  • 135,000 MILES
I need to know what socket size I will need to remove the bolts from the starter, and how to remove it.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the starter relay, starter motor and ignition switch
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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A relay and a solenoid do the same thing. You'll do a lot better listening to Ras and not the sales clerks at Autozone
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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SLOW DRIVER
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Rasmataz you the best sorry about yesterday I really didn't know the relay and solenoid are the same thing, you was right thanks so much i'm very grateful for your help
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 AT 4:35 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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No problem-
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