Starter motor replacement 2007 Mercury Milan/Ford Fusion 3.0L V6

[@jeogriffith]

Your video is a lot better than the other guy

[@KReesethebeast]

Don't know who the other guy is, but thanks! Glad this helped you out.

[@echz]

Thanks for this. Huge help going in knowing everything that was necessary for the job and having all the right tools... Only lost a little bit of blood but was done rather quick, and it worked the first time!

[@gregfisher381]

Thanks for explaining details and tool sizes very decently, very helpful video.

[@KReesethebeast]

You're welcome!

[@DaxterKing]

I have a 2007 Milan, havent run into this, but thanks for uploading it for the day I will need it.

[@KReesethebeast]

If you own it long enough, that day will inevitably come!

[@damonefoster1925]

Hey Kevin excellent video it helped a bunch keep doing what you doing man I mean I couldn't get it out of there without your video, extensions and stuff that you use was very helpful because that's what I had to do just the way you done it keep doing what you doing man great job

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad I could help man!

[@codyewing3080]

I second that notion. Thanks for the video man! Couldn’t have done this fix without knowing about the extension and u-joint!

[@therealpotheadmedia]

338,000 on my 2007 Ford Fusion 4 cyl automatic. And I think my starter went out. Thanks bro needed this.video..90% pos it's my starter

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad this helped you out bro!

[@Hailedjohn]

Thank you! I'm in the process of changing mine too. I had to use needle nose plyers to reach and pull the starter motor holds out after they were loosened.

[@KReesethebeast]

glad this helped you with your own

[@user-kt7bk3zq5g]

Great video - was a huge help seeing how to reach the bolts with the extensions, etc.

[@KReesethebeast]

I am glad this was helpful.

[@cowboyfan7466]

Thanks for the video! Help me get planned. The alternator was chore but you made this alot easier.

[@KReesethebeast]

Awesome

[@DF13276]

Thank you so much for this video! Helped me knock it out in an hour.

[@ericq7953]

Same car. I purchased a starter on Amazon and it worked good for a out the first 10 starts and then it started making a whining noise at start. I was told to shim it but I tried all day and couldn't get shims in it. Do you think I got a bad starter from Amazon and should get an ford product?

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad this helped you!

[@Timberwolfer21]

Awesome job on video. Didn’t miss a detail.

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IDnoriega93]

Thanks a million, great tutorial!

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad this helped you out! Thanks for taking the time to watch and drop a comment. Have a great day!

[@mikelanders4812]

That was a big help brotha thank you

[@KReesethebeast]

You got it!

[@jimmykirk1542]

Omg bro this video was a life saver for me

[@KReesethebeast]

That's great

[@mikelakes3834]

Great video! Thank you for sharing

[@KReesethebeast]

You are welcome!

[@royaltybuiltco]

Thanks for this brudda! Im working on a 06 zypher, I had to use 1/2 sockets

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad this helped you out Bro!

[@avansutton20]

My boyfriend is working on a zephyr as I type this

[@shaggysmurf4422]

Well the video helped, but one of the T connectors from the shorter hose that goes to the throttle body broke off. Now I'll have to drain the coolant to install a new connector. Any chance you'd know what particular T connector I need to buy?

[@KReesethebeast]

Oh no what a bummer! No, I am not sure of the exact part you are speaking of to even tell you where to find it. I would go to a good auto parts store and have them pull up a parts diagram of that throttle body, that way you can see every part and order the correct part you need. Hope this helps.

[@missxawesome8135]

Awesome thank you

[@KReesethebeast]

No problem!

[@renenunez4015]

Tanks so much exelente video tanks

[@KReesethebeast]

Awesome glad this helped you and you liked it. Please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!

[@williamback6354]

great help thanks

[@KReesethebeast]

You're welcome!

[@charlesdarby2905]

Great job thanks a lot

[@KReesethebeast]

You're welcome

[@apriladair1314]

I have a 2007 Mercury Milan as well. I have 260,000 mi on my car and the starter just went out. And and you said starter motor goes out about 250,000 miles. You're right on point for that, kudos to you. It's letting me tap on it on the starter motor and the car will turn over and start. How long will that last before I have to go ahead and replace the starter? Thanks a bunch your video saved me a lot! I appreciate you being on here. Have a great day!

[@ericq7953]

Same car. I purchased a starter on Amazon and it worked good for a out the first 10 starts and then it started making a whining noise at start. I was told to shim it but I tried all day and couldn't get shims in it. Do you think I got a bad starter from Amazon and should get an ford product?

[@KReesethebeast]

As soon as it does that, time for a new starter. Glad this video helped you out.

[@KReesethebeast]

You should get a starter not from Amazon for sure.

[@robertbourinski8286]

Thank you for the video. It seems our starter is on its way out, but we only have 107,000 miles. It won’t crank at times. Even the garage where I normally go agrees, but it only did it once for them. At the moment it’s working. Do you have any oil leaks ?

[@KReesethebeast]

Go ahead and put a new one in before it leaves you stranded, but I am sure you have by now. No the old Merc did not have an significant leaks that I can remember.

[@wallyberger6207]

My project was a 2012 MKZ. BTW starter mounting bolts were 1/2" SAE. 2nd time with same problem. Bendix mechanism binding on shaft. Helluva racket on the flex plate until the Bendix bumps back. Don't want to chew the flexplate up. Rather rebuild this starter than replace assuming factory starter is better than aftermarket Chinese??????? I have a local old school guy who rebuilds starters alternators generators etc. PS. Really good tutorial. Thank you

[@KReesethebeast]

That is awesome. I use duralast from autozone, lifetime warranty. Buy once never have to pay for one again.

[@nicoleroberts8615]

Do you have to have the starter out to be able to take the shift cable/linkage out? I’m trying to figure out what size foot I need for mine particularly… can’t find the specs anywhere online, and I don’t have my manual! I have an 07 3.0L v6 180k miles and I believe my linkage is snapped ? I’m not sure but I have to pull it forward to put it in park..

[@KReesethebeast]

Could not tell you on that one.

[@versansky75]

The starter on my 06 Milan didn't go out. The starter solenoid did. Still had to remove and replace the starter to fix it. I Immediately traded the car in after that. I had too many issues with the car since day one and the starter solenoid going out was the final straw. Not to mention the starter was buried under the intake manifold. Great video, but it was just too much work for me to keep my Milan

[@KReesethebeast]

I can relate! Hope you found something you like!

[@versansky75]

@@KReesethebeast Yes I did. I picked up a 06 Acura 3.2TL. All it needed was a new battery and rear disk brakes. And I haven't had an issue since

[@maleekwelsh4611]

Very helpful, will be using this video to replace mine in my 06 Milan!

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad I could help you!!

[@lukeboudreau5749]

How did you get to the starter to hit it? Or what did you hit it with lol. I got caught in a jewel parking lot and had nothing long enough to poke it. I got so lucky and it turned over after trying for an hiur

[@KReesethebeast]

Whacked it with a hammer and a long socket extension. Luckily, we were at the gas station together near the house in 2 separate cars, so she was able to ride with me back to my shop to get tools to bring back.

[@Anthony-hh7bd]

I have a 2009 Mercury Milan with the starter towards the front of the motor ( not under the battery) I put the new one on, however my car is not starting. Its kind of like making a dragging sound. Sometimes it tries to turn over. Almost like the gears are not connecting. Any suggestions?

[@KReesethebeast]

It doesn't sound like it's mounted correctly

[@Anthony-hh7bd]

I have one more question. So we were able to get my car started charging the solenoid. Any advice on what could be causing this?

[@edwardjones8262]

What were the symptoms of a bad starter? Did you have a “Check Charging System” warning on the dash?

[@KReesethebeast]

No, I knew the sound it makes. I knew battery was good because headlights on high nice and bright and all electronics work and starter does not turn over at all. Hit it with a hammer and it turned over, that is when you know it is bad.

[@edwardjones8262]

@@brittanymiller1664 I installed a push button start.

[@ericq7953]

Same car. I purchased a starter on Amazon and it worked good for a out the first 10 starts and then it started making a whining noise at start. I was told to shim it but I tried all day and couldn't get shims in it. Do you think I got a bad starter from Amazon and should get an ford product?

[@KReesethebeast]

I have never shimmed a starter I replaced and have never had issues, but I have always used good aftermarket brands. I would get another starter. If you do not mind me asking, how much did you pay for this starter and what brand is it?

[@ericq7953]

@@KReesethebeast $70 Amazon, I already got fed up with it and replaced it with a Duralast and have had zero issues. Lesson learned.

[@scottybeeman1779]

I took off them two bolts on both sides it's still not loose what am I missing

[@KReesethebeast]

watch video closely

[@yequene]

Thank you for your video. I was having a hard time finding the location of the starter. Now I need to decide if I want to replace it myself since I may need to get additional tools 😂 But very educational, keep doing what you do!

[@KReesethebeast]

You are welcome and thank you!

[@adamtereska8734]

I changed mine in 45 minutes. Hardest part is getting the dowels to loosen from its location. After that it was easy-peasy

[@jeffreywhicker8947]

you called the smaller terminal next to the battery cable terminal on the starter a ground cable. But isn't that actually the solenoid terminal with the starter having a case ground where it's bolted onto the transmission?

[@KReesethebeast]

On this car I think so

[@pelemichael9869]

Is it the same process for the 2006 Lincoln zephyr? And overall how long does it take to install

[@KReesethebeast]

I am not familiar with that vehicle. Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, they are all the same overall, so I am assuming it would be the same process. Does under your hood look the same as this Mercury Milan? It took me under two hours to change the starter once I had all the parts and tools I needed. Hope this helps you out.

[@pelemichael9869]

@@KReesethebeast yes they have the same engine and placement of the starter under the battery. Thanks 4 the info it saved me alot of💲💲

[@KReesethebeast]

@@pelemichael9869 Awesome I am glad this helped you!

[@apollosgarage3123]

Hope your ready for that hurricane if your still in SC if so be safe and God bless

[@KReesethebeast]

Thank you and yes I will still be here riding it out!

[@davidk1579]

You can get the exact same starter off of eBay for $35.99 brand new, AutoZone usually tells you they have to order it where do you think they order from eBay

[@KReesethebeast]

I haven't found a starter on ebay that is Duralast brand with a lifetime warranty for that price unfortunately.

[@ME-hj1nz]

I haven't found vid of people actually getting the starter out.. very tight spot.. hoses, cables.. getting bolts back into place.. tricky..

[@KReesethebeast]

Very tricky!

[@steelestout1237]

My starter will not come out even after removing all the bolts even to the battery.. it wont budge

[@KReesethebeast]

Tap it with a rubber mallet, or put a piece of wood up to it and hit it with a hammer. That should free it up.

[@cmattingly5033]

So this is for sure the exact same way you change the Ford fusion starter

[@KReesethebeast]

Should be basically the same.

[@fentonport]

What is that grinding noise at 12:48??

[@KReesethebeast]

Not so much a grinding noise as it is a squeal from one of the belts on the start up.

[@fentonport]

@@KReesethebeast ok, was curious, my 07 does that occasionally

[@ericrojasvelez8891]

Maybe....I think...not sure....we figure it out when we get there...dont know....you cant see it...but is there....maybe...

[@KReesethebeast]

Say whaaat

[@timmytirado2480]

I got my new starter for 39.00

[@KReesethebeast]

You got a heck of a deal!

[@MrDillon2029]

They never make anything easy to get to.

[@KReesethebeast]

I think the engineers like seeing us struggle!