Ford Focus Starter

[@rodwindle]

This is a GREAT video, with one caveat. The main issue is getting a socket to fit over the electrical connections on the starter (the part with the black plastic). With the starter in place, I couldn't get a socket on it nor an offset wrench. Unfortunately, the video doesn't really show how to do this, and I almost gave up in frustration (as others have commented). Here's the solution: Take off the two bolts that hold the starter in place, then pull the starter off the dowels that hold it in position, like you were ready to take it out. It will drop down JUST enough to get the wrench on it!!! Same process on the re-insall...tighten down the two electrical nuts before you put it up on the dowels.

[@jonathanmeyer5872]

As a 30 year ASE Master with L1 This gentleman does some of the very best Repair videos I have seen and he makes sure the DIY knows what to look for Great Job

[@realfixesrealfast]

Jonathan, thanks for your observation and comments. I appreciate them

[@JamJells]

2:56 VERY IMPORTANT FACT: I almost threw this out as many buy parts and look at them and throw out the packing box. Retrieved the foam protection gasket out of my garbage can. Lesson learned. Thank you!

[@joekerry2206]

Huge thanks! 2005 Ford Focus 2.0L starter replacement itself went seamlessly because this guy shows you what you actually need to know and look for. I did find other issues I had to deal with due to previous mechanic starter installation damage but that was so much more manageable because this guy laid out all essential knowledge in a clear orderly format.

[@jinxfish6]

12 years later this video comes really handy! Thank you! :) i was about to disassemble half of the car to get to that part :)

[@CynicalCreator]

Just replaced the starter on my 2005 focus, 2.0 with the help of this video, everything was exactly the same, didn't remove the oil sensor plug because it was installed backwards, still managed to finagle it out though. Very comprehensive video, thank you sir.

[@brandanlozon778]

My 2007 Ford Focus has 330k miles original starter, until today. Thanks for the video, helped a lot

[@bethvincent6386]

Brandan Lozon my 05 has 243k miles on it lol

[@eastcoastgrandison4855]

Built ford tough baby

[@moparguy37]

Your video gave me some excellent tips! Im doing the starter on my 08 Ford Focus and had to remove the electric cooling fan to take the mounting bolts out of the starter.

[@mattheww9248]

Just got done fixing my son's car. Thank you for this video.

[@kaos95]

For all you out there with a ZX3 2.4L motor. This video is almost exactly on. The only changes are 1) There is an additional bolt(and bracket) on the passenger side near the electrical harness. The nut on the bracket is 10mm and the both is 13mm, once you remove this and the 2 additional bolts from the drivers side the starter will detach. 2) You do not need to take the intake manifold off to get the electrical harness, just remove the starter and point it down, the nuts are easy to acess

[@brucear]

Excellent video! Thank you so much! Worked just fine on my '06 focus. The real trick here is that you remove the mounting bolts first, making it easier to get the connectors off, as you can move the starter around. The Haynes manual is usually pretty good, but not on this one. It recommended removing the intake manifold, radiator, power steering pump, and air cleaner!

[@Ozzyjazz]

Thank you for providing a clear and concise video that shows how to remove and reinstall the starter. I am at a loss about what the 13 thumbs down people could have been thinking. At least the ratio is more than 10:1 in favor and you certainly deserve it.

[@Altema22]

Great video, thanks! I don't know how many starters I've changed over the years, but this be my first Focus. I've already done wiring harness repairs, wheel bearings, shocks, control arms, caliper, pads... thought I was done with this thing! My wife misses her PT!

[@Tahee5105]

Thank goodness there's videos like these today in 2006 and 07 there were none to help us out....😊😎

[@GMunny363636]

This video helped me so much. I got my starter out and in in no time. Thank you!

[@tinydx95t2]

Great videos.I especially like the way you guys explain electrical problems and trouble codes. You are really helpful to anyone weather they are a mechanic or the do it yourselfer. Great job!

[@gmarinetech]

Just installed my starter on 2007 focus 2.0. Great video!!!!

[@sohldier1]

First rate my man! First rate instructional video... Thank you.

[@Ozark-nq9uu]

Very informative and concise video.

[@tbraun129]

Thanks for the video it helped me out immensely!

[@leroybranaman3168]

Ty for the help it made it a lot easier

[@healthdios]

I power washed my engine while the car was running and, at first I didn't have any problems but when I got home my focus would't start. Do you think getting my car wet is what ruined the starter? Thats what I ended up doing after all my efforts to get it back running

[@jeffreymoore7544]

Thanks for making and sharing this video

[@obocecha]

@lynchburgcsi57 My '02 Focus has 212,000 miles on it with the original alternator and starter. Car runs and drives beautifully. I'm sure we've all heard of new cars with problems right?

[@bruceferguson6637]

Yep, you're right. You have to wiggle the starter loose first to access the connector nuts.

[@toogood222]

Thanks for posting this!!

[@Micscience]

I probably would have used a ratchet wrench instead of a deep socket for the bottom however if a socket is required on the top nut then might as well just use a socket for both and save some time. Thanks for the video.

[@Jerkwad152]

@jsnyara It's a 2007, made with 21st century design standards. This means it's designed to break before 2015.

[@shadowgb]

this helped a lot. thank you.

[@inocenciocruz2831]

very good video sr

[@LiilTyweezy]

Great job

[@thefatdago]

Thanks so much for the info Sir, very helpful........Terry

[@emilioluna755]

Thanks good video

[@googlename8066]

Video is 7 minutes. Remember that when you go into your Ford dealer and they charge you for 3 hours.

[@craftedbyalison6592]

You have to remember that not many people want to do it themselves they would rather pay someone to take care of it.

[@xiphos8219]

​@@craftedbyalison6592 Also pointing at the starter in a video vs actually disassembling the vehicle to work on it are entirely different things. This shit is why mechanics are mechanics, and the people watching this video are trying to learn what they already know.

[@studpuppy69]

Excellent. Premature for a starter replacement, only a 2007?

[@mcamach5687]

Thank you

[@Jerkwad152]

@mrexecutive1 Not really. If it grinds, just add a couple shims.

[@daniellma]

Nice video, only thing missing was the size of the starter mounting bolts. (13mm?)

[@valflyinf]

Do starter connections get a lot of corrosion if the car has been In Connecticut its whole life? Would it make the car not work at idle (stall). I am getting a camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction OBD2 code on my 2000 Zetec. Just finished redoing the timing and it has not changed. Planning on checking alternator and starter cables and connections first. I do not believe there could be anything wrong with the camshaft position sensor but maybe the ignition pack? voltage regulator? relays?

[@krushinghead246]

So it will slide over the timing gear? Any adjustments there?

[@mrexecutive1]

Do you have to check the mesh clearance nowadays, beteen the starter motor teeth and the flywheel? I think its done with a feeler gauge or like a needle gauge? please advise.

[@austindavenport6764]

What if the studs for the connectors have a lock washer on them? Will that prevent connection?

[@kamalmichael]

great... keep the vids com'n

[@wheelman_33_]

What is the black wire for on the new starter

[@Apinp18]

Is this the same for an SVT focus ?

[@rob23molina]

Is the same procedure for a 2007 Ford Fusion??

[@jaimevillanueva992]

I have a 2007 Ford Focus starter just spins it won't crank

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

I've got a question for ya that I hope you can awnser. I've got a 05 Focus ZX4 with a torn crank case breather hose. Videos I've seen show you have to take the intake apart. After studying some shots it seems to make more sense to go in from the bottom and remove the starter and use double joint pliers to get at the clamps. Does this make any sense or would I be wasting my time?

[@pono321]

Hey man! what did you end up doing? Where you able to replace the pcv hose off by taking the starter off ?? I also need to replace the hose :/

[@joeypr]

​@@pono321? Can anyone confirm? 😮

[@whyssosseriouss3443]

how in the world did your socket wrench just slide up there? on my '05 I can't for the life of me find a socket and wrench thin enough to squeeze in to tighten it down. that big plastic piece coming down from the engine is just so dang close ha

[@bethvincent6386]

Brian Smith does ur 05 have the 2.3l engine? Mine does so i was just wondering if they are the same

[@bethvincent6386]

Would the starter be in the same place on an 05 focus with the 2.3l engine?? I hope so cuz this vid was really helpful!!

[@TonyLalande]

Yes darling.

[@MrJp990]

how do i remove the wires? My socket wrench just keeps hitting the intake manifold.

[@BenjaminCameronHunt]

Watched the video and read the comments. Thought I was ready. NOWHERE does anyone mention needing a 7mm to remove the 8 tiny screws holding on the plastic cover (that is not at all referred to in the video and only briefly in the Comments.) Wasted my time at the tool store without this information and now I have to clean everything up and go back. Incomplete information is as frustrating as incorrect information. UPDATE: Nor did anyone mention the 3 hidden body fastener clips holding that on even after removing the 8 screws.

[@JustANumber0123]

tried to replace mine couldn't get the socket to fit it was to tight. Nothing is easy to fix on this car.

[@rodwindle]

If you're still interested, see my solution to this problem in the comments section.

[@czabel31]

great video. Thanks guys! x9000

[@bmw12347]

Is this a manual or automatic Focus?

[@derrickmcleod6186]

Does changing starter for a 2010 Ford Focus the same as 2009

[@cameronbevan4094]

should be..close years usually run the same. I have a 2007 & can use parts from 2005 to 2007

[@KenCarTechMeow]

@obocecha Good point. HOPEFULLY this was just a fluke. Any car that breaks this soon doesn't make the company look good. I also own a Ford.

[@JustANumber0123]

why do you cut away when taking those two nuts off that's the part I'm having trouble with once again dann socket doesn't even fit

[@FocusedHands]

Yep I have that problem... but inhabe a solution!

[@DjClarky78]

I take it this is the 2.0L Duratec engine?

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

Looks like the Zetec to me based on the oil pan.

[@KenCarTechMeow]

@jsnyara It's a FORD.

[@areskzc]

Jeez could the space be more tight?

[@bethvincent6386]

G. G. Lol the alt is in a tight spot too lol good thing I'm a girl and got small arms and hands lol my hubby has arms almost like Popeye lol so he calls on me to help him on his mechanic work lol

[@harleybaker]

Why is it my focus doesn't look like these, its an 08 LT TDCI 2.0L. Yet every video I watch has a slightly different engine bay set up.

[@ronaldmelgarejo6036]

My car doesn’t start after I changed it

[@michaelovitch]

@studpuppy69 no if you made two billions starts : )

[@jsnyara]

cars 3 years old and the starter died already?

[@ts46176]

I didn't see you gather any evidence

[@SilentServiceCode]

where the hell is the evidence

[@spc83]

YOU POWERWASHED YOUR ENGINE!!! WTF you never do that crap...only use degreaser

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

Rong.

[@domso1o245]

Degreaser and then water noobie

[@pono321]

I've power washed all my cars engines no problems here just bad luck for others I guess haha

[@cloverfawkes]

Oil pressure sensor… just pulls it off what in the fuck literally the hardest part of this replacement but his just fucking pops out

[@priss091]

That isnt a Focus, but a Mondeo!

[@FloydMahoney]

Unusable video

[@jessegallego7936]

Thanks good video

[@JustANumber0123]

tried to replace mine couldn't get the socket to fit it was to tight. Nothing is easy to fix on this car.

[@bethvincent6386]

guigar29 I agree lol I done the alt in mine for the second time and it was a big pain just the same as it was the first time lol had to loosen motor mounts on bottom and take s buncha crap off top side lol almost had me an anxiety attack laying under my car lol cuz see when my dad was alive he would never let me get up under the vehicles with him when he was working on them... but as a girl, I'm glad my dad taught me things I need to know about tools and working on cars..... I miss him so much! Especially when it comes to cars and working on them.... thank u mr mechanic! Well I'm fixing to go out and see how tough it's gonna be to get my starter off my car now lol replaces batt then alt so only thing left that could be causing my problems is the silly starter lol