Thank you Jack! I have a 2018 with the auto shut off feature and my starter gave out at around 100k. I was dreading doing the work myself but thanks to your video I was able to get the starter out without any issues. Thanks again and God Bless!
Is there anyway to tell from VIN if you have 2 bolt or 3 bolt starter? I have 2018 with date of manufacture of 6/18. Never mind. 2 bolt after July 2017.
Lots of great tips there but the obvious question is why would the starter wear so quickly on a late model F150? Exposed wires on the underside - really, Ford?
According to the customer, several times a week the truck would make a “sluggish” start and sometimes wouldn’t start at all. He would then have to let it sit for a few minutes before it would start. We could never duplicate his concern but he wanted to replace the starter anyway. I actually did notice that it starts up quicker with the new starter. Hopefully that takes care of his issue.
These starters have known issues with heat causing them not to work. Drive 30+ minutes and your truck won't start afterwards. Happening to me now with 80K miles. Recommendation is to put on the Ford performance high torque starter for the mustang.
Thanks to your video I replaced the starter on my 2019 F150 today. Thank you for sharing some knowledge with us!
Thanks for the comment!
Thank you Jack! I have a 2018 with the auto shut off feature and my starter gave out at around 100k. I was dreading doing the work myself but thanks to your video I was able to get the starter out without any issues. Thanks again and God Bless!
That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear.
You have to love customers like that !!
Is there anyway to tell from VIN if you have 2 bolt or 3 bolt starter? I have 2018 with date of manufacture of 6/18. Never mind. 2 bolt after July 2017.
I was wondering the same thing cuz I have an 18, thanks for the info.
Tips for preventing the starter from heat soak?
Ok, with over 148K miles I'm slightly less disappointed with Ford having starter trouble on a 2019.
148k city miles is justified but not hwy miles
These damn things are EXPENSIVE!!!!
Yeah. The ones on Google are one price, even for oem. But go to dealer now and they are $395 to $685
Lots of great tips there but the obvious question is why would the starter wear so quickly on a late model F150? Exposed wires on the underside - really, Ford?
Over 148K miles. Mostly short trips and it makes sense. Still, a 2019?
According to the customer, several times a week the truck would make a “sluggish” start and sometimes wouldn’t start at all. He would then have to let it sit for a few minutes before it would start. We could never duplicate his concern but he wanted to replace the starter anyway. I actually did notice that it starts up quicker with the new starter. Hopefully that takes care of his issue.
These starters have known issues with heat causing them not to work. Drive 30+ minutes and your truck won't start afterwards. Happening to me now with 80K miles. Recommendation is to put on the Ford performance high torque starter for the mustang.