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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?

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Nick Kunze · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can change the starter in a 2004
Ford Freestar
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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