Where is the starter on a 2001 Ford Focus?

Answer 1

i need to replace the starter on my focus. ihave located it under the intake manifold next to the firewall. I need to remove it and wonder how to reach it. If you have changed yours let me know how it went. Bill bbeckham@intergate.com

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The starter is located under the intake manifold, above the exhaust, and is a real pain to get out.

The upper two bolts come out towards the transmission. Remove the airbox and the plumbing to the throttle body. I also loosened the intake manifold so I could get a little more room. The lower bolt comes out towards the engine. You'll need a six inch extension to reach it from the passenger side of the exhaust pipe. The loose starter comes out towards the passenger side. What a drag.