Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER PROBLEMS: If starter is noisy or if it locks up, before condemning the starter, loosen three mounting bolts enough to hand fit the starter properly into pilot plate. Then tighten mounting bolts, starting with top bolt.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support front of vehicle.
3. Remove starter shield, if equipped.
4. Disconnect starter cable and push on connector, if equipped.
5. On 1992-94 LTD Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis models, remove upper mounting bolt using a swivel socket and 22 inch extension. Access is in front of and along side of RH front engine mount.
6. On all models, remove mounting bolts and starter. On some models it may be necessary to turn wheels right or left to remove starter.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Torque bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs.