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How do I change the starter on a 2004 Ford Freestar?

There have been issues with my Ford's start-up. I think the problem is with the starter. How do I change the starter on a 2004 Ford Freestar?

Nick Kunze · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

You can change the starter in a 2004

at home or by heading to a mechanic.

A starter is a battery-powered motor that helps start your engine. If your starter is not working, you’ll have trouble turning on your engine. If you’re hoping to change your starter yourself, here’s a step-by-step guide:

Remove all the wiring and battery cable from the starter

Undo the starter’s restraining bolts, then remove the starter

Place the new starter in the old starter’s position

Secure the restraining bolts to hold the starter in place

Reconnect all the wiring

If this seems intimidating, then it’s time to head to a mechanic! Unfortunately, a starter replacement part is likely to cost a few hundred dollars.

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