2007 2010 LINCOLN MKZ STARTER CHANGE FORD FUSION 3.5L 2008 2009

a how to video showing the removal process of a Starter for a 2007-2010 Lincoln MKZ 3.5L V6
this video should be helpful in the removal of a starter in a 2007-2010 ford fusion with the 3.5L V6, although there might be a different process for getting to the starter.
also contains a quick fix for a starter that is clicking but not cranking.
at the end of the vid, i show the culprit of the click/no crank problem, a corroded power contact inside the starter solenoid

[@thomasharris5151]

Thanks for the tip man!!!!! Just bought one about a month and 1100 miles ago for my daughter to learn how to drive in and the starter went out this morning! I’ll tackle it this evening and let you know how it went! I’m a little cheap too, so I may try cleaning the solenoid or just run to Pull-A-Part and grab another one!

[@historychannel2317]

Thanks for checking out my vid.

[@stevenchapman365]

My 09 mkz just started making this clunk sound before it starts like turns over then clunk then starts. Could that be the starter? The sound comes from under the hood right in the area where the starter is

[@historychannel2317]

sounds like that could be the starter@@stevenchapman365

[@historychannel2317]

a clunk while cranking? that could be the starter intermitently operating. check the connections of power to the starter, if they are loose, the starter could disengage and then engage while cranking@@stevenchapman365

[@stevenchapman365]

@@historychannel2317 yeah man for about 2 years its been taking 2 cranks to start turn the 1st crank would be a dead spot. This morning went to start it. Had 3 dead spot turns then the 4th it turned over and then a loud CLUNK THEN STARTED. Almost like a back fire or something. Someone had said it could be bad fly wheel

[@travelinnate2761]

Good video, thank you.

[@historychannel2317]

thank you for checking out my video.

[@ralph7849]

Thanks for sharing, the same instructions worked on a 2017 Continental. Saved my family member the aggravation of being stuck in a parking lot along bunch of money by replacing the starter myself. 👌

[@historychannel2317]

Thanks for checking out my video, glad it helped your family member

[@icecreamsikeyuhasz5689]

Thanks! Autozone got me back in business & better warranty than Motorcrap! Wasn't bad at all. The water pump is the repair coming that frightens me but ok so far. 131k mi

[@maggie_AZ]

Anyway you can send a link to the part you bought at Autozone? I have a 2010 Lincoln mkz and need a starter

[@historychannel2317]

if you call AutoZone and tell them the specifics of your car they should be able to help you quickly.

[@Joey-op4ve]

Ever here of a side wrench

[@historychannel2317]

"side wrench" is that like a side chick?

[@CDSmendez]

gottta work with what you got

[@nyxie_games8904]

hello i just did a motor swap on a car just like this. theres 2 parts im having issues finding where they go. the pcm upper connector theres a 6 pin connector i dont know where it goes, i can see it kinda goes behind your shocktower. 2nd one is theres a rubber hose that goes down, its right next to the mass airflow connector. when it goes down what does it plug into? reason im asking these questions is i took on job that the owner had things already taken apart and realized the motor swap was to big of a job . i can give you my email or cell number if that helps thanks doug

[@historychannel2317]

hi, im unable to help any further, i dont have access to that car anymore to trace wiring.