If you’re facing issues with the starter in your Ford F-150, replacing it can be a cost-effective solution. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace the starter in your Ford F-150.
Before starting the process, ensure you have the necessary tools and the replacement starter. You can order the starter used in this guide on the Carparts.com website.
Instructions:
- Turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
- Pull on the hood release handle and open the hood.
- For safety reasons, disconnect the battery by following the steps in the video “How to replace the Ford F-150 car battery”.
- Locate the starter under the vehicle, on the passenger side, at the junction point between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust line.
- Remove the plastic protection from the 3 starter power connectors.
- Using a 13mm wrench, unscrew the red starter power terminal and then remove it.
- Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the black negative starter terminal and then remove it.
- Unscrew and remove the starter retaining screws using a ratchet, an extender, and a 13mm socket.
- Use a ratchet, an extender, and a 10mm socket to unscrew the retaining screw of the electrical harness’ plastic guide.
- Unscrew the ground retaining screw on the engine using a 13mm wrench, and then remove it.
- Shift all the harnesses to create space to remove the starter, and then remove the starter.
- Take the new starter and put it in place. Replace the first screw to hold the starter in position.
- Reposition the different harnesses and screw the plastic retaining guide back on.
- Replace the ground on the engine, taking care to remember the copper seal, and then retighten the screw.
- Replace the starter retaining screws and tighten them using the ratchet.
- Replace the negative and positive terminals, and then screw them back on.
- Replace the plastic cover and reconnect the battery.
With these steps, you have successfully replaced the starter in your Ford F-150. If you encountered any issues or are unsure about any step, consider seeking professional assistance.
Where can I order the starter used in the video?
You can order the starter used in the video on the Carparts.com website via the link in the description.
What are the steps to replace the starter?
1. Turn your engine off and set the parking brake. 2. Pull on the hood release handle and open the hood. 3. Disconnect the battery for safety reasons. 4. Remove the plastic protection from the 3 starter power connectors. 5. Unscrew the red starter power terminal using a 13mm wrench. 6. Remove the red terminal. 7. Unscrew the black negative starter terminal using a 10mm wrench. 8. Remove the black terminal. 9. Unscrew the starter retaining screws using a ratchet, extender, and a 13mm socket. 10. Create space necessary to remove the starter by unscrewing the retaining screw of the electrical harness’ plastic guide and the ground retaining screw on the engine. 11. Shift all the harnesses and remove the starter. 12. Replace the old starter with the new one and secure it in place. 13. Reposition the harnesses and secure them back in place. 14. Reconnect the battery. Operation complete.