92 grand marquis starter

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where exactly is the starter located on a grand marquis, and also the solenoid switch?

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I just had to do this to my 92 Mercury Grand Marquis LS.

The solenoid, or starter relay is on the inside fender on the passenger side of the engine compartment. It will have three or four electrical connectors, will be either black or brown, and is held onto the fender with two screws. Look near the hood lift struts. Replacing it is relatively easy. Just note where the wires connect, and follow the instructions in the package for the new part.

As for the starter itself, it is also on the passenger side. However, it is under the car, at the very bottom of the engine. It actually bolts to the transmission case.

In 1992 Ford used two different versions of the starter. One has three mounting bolts, the other has only two. It depends on the date of manufacture of your vehicle. If your Marq was made before February 1992, you should have a two bolt starter. If your Marq was made after February 1992, it should have three bolts.

Replacing the starter itself is not that involved. I did it in my driveway using one jackstand, a floor jack, and a couple of sockets. It does help to remove both the front tire and the cross brace that runs from the nose to the side rail on the underside of the car.

A good used starter should cost about $50.00 with the core charge. A new starter can run up to $200.00 or more depending on brand and warranty. A rebuilt unit can save you about $30.00.

A starter relay will run anywhere from $10.00 to $40.00 depending on brand and warranty.

I hope that helps.