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For the majority of Ford products, including the Taurus/Sables, the starter wiring is pretty basic

  • Small sized wire that goes to the solenoid, triggered by the ignition switch

  • Large gauge wire coming straight in from the battery's positive terminal - powers the starter motor itself.
Sidebar: Always clean the wire terminals! A bit of sandpaper or a file to clean off any oxidization or corrosion

You're good-to-go now for most Fords from the 60's to today

See "Related Questions" below for more about removing/installing Taurus/Sable starters (hint: front of the engine from below - underneath, 2 bolts & the wires)
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