How do you change starter on 2001 ford econoline e150?

Answer 1

Hello,

Here is the procedure for replacing the starter on a 2001 Ford Econoline E-150:

• 1. Open the hood on the E-150 and unhook the negative battery cable where it connects to the battery using the battery wrench. Chock the right-rear wheel and then lift the right-front with the floor jack. Lower the E-150 onto a jack stand, positioned under the right-front frame.

• 2. Put the creeper on the ground near the passenger side, lay down on it and slide underneath just behind the right-front wheel with the socket set and remaining jack stand.

• 3. Unbolt the starter wiring from the back of the starter using the socket set. Move the wiring aside so it doesn't interfere with starter removal. The starter is alongside the transmission and engine---where they bolt together---on the passenger side.

• 4. Support the weight of the starter with the other jack stand, then remove the starter mounting bolts with the socket set. Hold onto the starter with one hand as you pull the bolts out with your other hand.

• 5. Take the starter down from the jack stand and roll out from under the E-150 with it. Compare it with the replacement starter to make sure the replacement is physically identical to the old one. If not, take them both to the auto parts retailer and exchange the replacement for one that matches the old starter.

• 6. Roll back under the van with the replacement starter. Position it in place, holding it there with the jack stand, and thread the mounting bolts into position by hand. Tighten the mounting bolts with the socket set.

• 7. Move the jack stand out of the way and then reattach the starter wiring with the socket set.

• 8. Lower the truck back to the ground after removing the jack stand. Reconnect the negative battery cable, close the hood and remove the wheel chocks.