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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 150 V8-4.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford E 150 V8-4.6L
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
2012 Ford E 150 V8-4.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Starter Motor
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. NOTE: The starter motor terminal cover is attached to the wiring harness.
Detach the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
4. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal nut and disconnect the S-terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
5. Remove the starter solenoid B-terminal nut and disconnect the B-terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
6. Remove the starter motor ground cable nut and disconnect the ground cable eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
7. Remove the bolts, the stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.