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Guide to replacing the starter motor of the Ford Focus 2.0L

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Starter motor

Let's go through the main steps on how to disassemble and replace the starter motor of the Ford Focus 2.0L. First, we open the hood of the vehicle and start by disconnecting and removing the intake duct, unscrewing the upper screws of the starter motor that we find below; to complete the operation, it will be necessary to lift the vehicle, unscrewing the lower screws and disconnecting the electrical wiring of the starter motor, as shown in the video. At this point, we replace the starter motor with the new original one, finally checking the correct ignition of the engine!

Posted on 21 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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