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How to Replace the Starter Motor in a Ford Escape?

Model: Ford Escape MK 3 - Years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Starter motor

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In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the starter motor in a Ford Escape, a simple task that requires good manual skills. First, open the hood, then disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Lift the front of the vehicle and remove the plastic engine cover. Next, remove the intake duct by unscrewing both the upper and lower bolts, disconnect the starter motor power cables, and unscrew the corresponding mounting bolts.

At this point, separate the starter motor from the bracket, position the replacement part, and reassemble everything by following the reverse procedure.


Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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