OEM 2008 Ford Expedition Starter

2008 Ford Expedition Starter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the starter motor on 2008 Ford Expedition?

  A: The first step for fixing and servicing the starter motor requires neutral gear selection of the vehicle while it rests on a hoist. The battery ground cable needs disconnecting because electrical shorts may result in burns. Start by eliminating the starter terminal cover before unfastening the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection with a nut removal followed by the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection detachment. First disconnect the starter battery ground cable nut before extracting the two bolts which hold the starter motor together with the stud bolt. Start by installing the starter then thread the two bolts and the stud bolt in sequence: first secure them by hand, second torque the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) and finally tighten the lower bolt along with the stud bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Install the nut onto the ground cable stud then tighten it to reach 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Use a nut to connect the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection and tighten it to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). The procedure ends with attaching the solenoid S-terminal electrical wiring and tightening its nut followed by replacement and securing of the starter terminal cover at 6 Nm (53 lb-in). Finish the process by reestablishing the battery ground cable.