Bad starter?

Hello,

Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Have battery charged fully then have it load tested at parts store,possible that alternator is not up to snuff

Hi ERICA,

It sounds like you may have a battery that is weak or an alternator that needs testing here are some guides that will help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery

Please run down these guides and report back.

Hi, I'm replacing the starter in my car, and have removed all the wires, and both bolts. The starter still won't budge.

if all the bolts are out holding it in from back (3) then tap with a rubber hammer or block of wood to break it free

Engine Mechanical problem
2005 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Drive Automatic 1300 miles

how much is it to replace starter on a 2005 ford taurus

OEM dealer part starter motor

OHC $166
OHV $179
1 hours labor @ shop hourly rate (usually around $70 p/h)

you could probably get the parts cheaper at an autoparts store ?

hope this helps ... merry xmas

How to replace the starter in my car

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove splash shield.
Disconnect wiring from starter solenoid (and starter motor ground strap on 3.0L engines).
Remove upper and lower starter bolts.
Remove starter.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification

How long should it take for a Ford dealers service department to replace a starter motor? I was charged $300.00 or almost 3 hours of work.

Thanks

That sounds about right. I used to provide my students with a page of business taxes, government regulations that we voted for, insurances, and all the other expenses including all the freebies they give away. After looking at that double column, tiny font, full-page list, it is really hard to figure out how they can manage to stay in business when charging only $100.00 per hour. Other businesses face the same handicaps placed on them by various government agencies, but not nearly to the extent the automotive industry has to deal with. You and I pay for it in the long run.

I can still remember, when working at a very nice family-owned Chrysler dealership in the '90s, we were charging just under $60.00 per hour, and we were amazed to hear the local Goodyear store was charging $75.00 per hour. They were the highest in the city. Today most shops are charging around $100.00 to $110.0 per hour, but that varies a lot in different parts of the country.

The first time I had this problem, the car became increasingly harder to start. Eventually was able to jumpstart it, but that eventually failed. Removed the start and it was burned up. Replaced the starter and the battery. Three months later, same thing happened. Can't jumpstart the car. I am getting ready to replace the starte and I am pretty sure it will be burned up. What's going on?

What is the voltage of the battery measured at the terminals with a high impedence volt meter (not the dashboard reading)- with and without the engine running?

Car is not located at my location. Will check.

Thanks for your response.

how do you replace a starter on a 2003 Taurus?

How to replace the starter?

Disconnect the battery, remove the wiring from the starter, unbolt the starter from the engine and remove it. Reverse the order to replace.

I have to replace a starter on the above car. It is confirmed the starter is dead.
Please advise of the steps necessary to replace the starter

To be precise in helping you tell me wich one is your ford taurus?

6 Cylinders 2 3.0L Flex Fuel OHV (found in 16% of 2002 Ford Taurus)

6 Cylinders S 3.0L EFI DOHC (found in 19% of 2002 Ford Taurus)

6 Cylinders U 3.0L EFI (found in 65% of 2002 Ford Taurus)

Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 92000 miles

i changed the starter and i changed the ignition switch and it still just clicks what should i do next and how to jump the starter or what kinda wire can i use to jump the starter to make it start

to jump the starter use a jumper cable, connect the one wire from the relay to the other one that is the same size, about battery cable size.

since its clicking i would check for a weakbattery or one that has corroded or loose connections.

if thats not it then i would be suspecting a bad starter relay/solenoid.

last but not least would be a bad starter. or in rare cases a frozen engine.

when i took the starter off of my car there was a gasket in between it and the flywheel. can you tell me what this gasket is? after i removed this flywheel the gasket was loose, is this ok or do i need to replace the gasket or put sealer on it? or will it tighten back snug when i put the starter on?

There are no gaskets on any starters. That may have been a metal plate that some use that would be re-used.

it's not on the starter its on the motor in between where the starter goes and the flywheel. is there one there or is it just a spacer for in between the starter and flywheel

There are no gaskets associated with a starter in any way.

I recently had a problem with my 2000 Taurus SE starting. The 40 amp fuse that support the starter is the problem. Apparently the 40amp fuse under the hood repeatedly blows ever other time I attempt to start the car. When this fuse goes nothing on the dash board and radio, lights up. The car will not turn over at all. Then if I replace the fuse and immediately attempt to start the car another 40 amp fuse is blown. I have even increase the amps of the fuse to a 60 amp and it still blows. Initially my mechanic stated it was the starter or the relay so I replaced both, I even replace the battery but it still happens. I had it checked again for a short sensing it may be a wire lose that wasn't grounded however the mechanic did not find anything. I am sure it is an electric problem but no one seems to have a clue where the problem is. Presently I have another mechanic claiming its the ignition switch but it can't be that either because the car starts after sitting for a day once I replace the blown fuse. This vehicle never shuts off while I am driving but if I stop for gas and turn off the car when I attempt to restart the vehicle the same problem occurs. During the time it is not working it will blow whatever number of fuses I place in it. Usually its a 24hour process before it works again. Do you have any clue what could be causing this problem? Should I just get rid of the vehicle or is this something I can fix? Can you please give me some guidance?

Replace or at least test the ignition switch, not the key, but the platic part that plugs into the harness, it's on the same fuse as the starter relay. Here's how. STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES -2000 Ford Taurus SE Page 1 of 1

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES -2000 Ford Taurus SE Page 1 of 1 TEST C: IGNITION SWITCH INOPERATIVE 1.Remove and inspect fuse F107 (40-amp) from battery junction box. If fuse is blown, replace fuse. If fuse blows again, go to next step. If fuse is okay, go to step 4 . 2.Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect ignition switch connector C250. Measure resistance between ground and output side of fuse F107 (40-amp). If resistance is greater than 10 k/ohms, go to next step. If resistance is less than 10 k/ohm , repair short to ground in appropriate wire. See POWER DISTRIBUTION article in WIRING DIAGRAMS. 3.Install fuse F107 (40-amp). Ensure ignition switch connector C250 is disconnected. Measure voltage at terminals B1, B3, B4 and B5 (all Light Green/Violet wires) at ignition switch connector C250. If voltage exists at all terminals, go to next step. If voltage does not exist at any terminals, repair open in Light Green/Violet wire. 4.Test ignition switch. See IGNITION SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTS. If ignition switch is okay, go to next step. If ignition switch is defective, replace ignition switch. See IGNITION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. 5.Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect ignition switch connector C250. Disconnect central junction box connector C270b. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Measure voltage between ground and terminal No. 20 (Gray/Yellow wire) at central junction box connector C270b. Measure voltage between ground and terminal No. 21 (Red/Light Green wire) at central junction box connector C270b. Measure voltage between ground and terminal No. 33 (Red/Light Blue wire) at central junction box connector C270b. Measure voltage between ground and terminal No. 17 (Black/Light Green wire) at central junction box connector C270b. See Fig. 3 . If voltage exists at all terminals, replace central junction box. If voltage does not exists at any terminal, repair open in appropriate wire(s). See POWER DISTRIBUTION article in WIRING DIAGRAMS. Retest system operation. Fig. 3: Identifying Central Junction Box Connector C270b Terminals Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 10/18/2008

My 2000 Taurus just started doing exactly the same thing. Did you ever figure out what the problem was?

I already changed the ignition switch and that didn't help...

Thanks in advance!

-Scott