Man why can’t every mechanic video be this good? I love it when it’s real time and you can see a little struggle- that means it’s normal when I’m struggling too. Appreciate it🙏🏽

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Word!

After searching for 8 hrs I finally found your video with such clarity and explanation on what to do and exactly how to do it I’m a simple city chick with a country heart and I love to get my hands dirty fixing my own cars I’ve never had to change a starter before and this video should make it so much easier thank heavens I’ll give you an update when I’m done on my way to pick up my starter now Thank you so much in advance

I honestly just wanted to give you a thumbs up for actually having a stable camera that is clear and how you explain what you are doing as you are doing!

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Great!!

@grant9047

5 жыл бұрын

Nathan Rohrbough I’m stuck on the top bolt on my starter on my 2004 5.4 f150

@jcquintana8842

Жыл бұрын

@@FixingWithPassion man I just need relief but that Kool I just got to get to work on my truck

@albizu2160

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯 I feel comfortable doing this job on my own...

7 years later and you're still helping people out. I was searching EVERYWHERE for a cohesive video, because all of them either had the engine taken out or would cut the video at the most important part (hard to reach bolt). I was on day 2 of wrestling with this old Ford explorer and your video finally fixed that. Thank you!

@FixingWithPassion

2 ай бұрын

Nice!!

Authentic mechanic’s are hard too find on KZread but I appreciate this video!! Very real and detailed I like it👍🏻

I just changed my starter thanks to your vid. I'm truly grateful! Thank you so much

@FixingWithPassion

3 ай бұрын

Nice!!

I've watched a ton of these videos and this one is the best I've seen. Thanks for the tips!!

I put in a rebuilt 4.6 I my F150 sport and I'm a small engine mechanic great info and job buddy

hey thank you sooo much!! the top screw si hard but thanks! now is more easy !!

@FixingWithPassion

11 ай бұрын

Right!

Thank you again for your wonderful video, I am not a mechanic, but can do some basics, your video made it so much easier and it saved me a lot of money!

Thank you for this video! I determined my starter was bad and I followed this video and was able to replace it and get my truck running again. That top bolt is a pain in the ass but the rest of it wasn't too bad.

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

I know...But you did it!!!!! Yea!!!!

Followed your instructions with the same tools. And was done within 25 minutes also save yourself the money and buy the starter off of Amazon. Spent $65 on a starter and was at my door within 2 days with no issues my vehicle is a 98 Expedition 4.6 V8

@FixingWithPassion

6 ай бұрын

Word!!

Best video I’ve ever seen to take starter off great job

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

U helped a lot of people with that video....retired Larry..

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

My fingers are still tired... lol

Thank you. As a princess who's never done her own mechanic work, this helped tons

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!

My hands get dirty also. Good work my man

@FixingWithPassion

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!

Just replaced mine. I appreciate the video as it saved me alot of time on diagnostics and what to do. Thank You!

Great video sir. You did a fantastic job explaining step by step instructions. Which many many videos on KZread mechanical help lack. I'm about to change mine on my 2003 Merc Mountaineer. I do all my work if I can, so I appreciate this video. You just got another follower. 😁💯💪🇺🇲

Awesome detail and very good video. Thank you . Saved me a lot of hassle and questions.

I todah Yah (thank Elohiym) for your patience, this was easy to watch and very informative. Ill be doing our soon I pray. As of 03-13-22 fixed, I mean, replaced mine in our 2003 4.6 xlt

Lol, I am crying😢 that top bolt is impossible!!! Thank you for the great vid. Have not found a good 4.6L starter video till now.

@FixingWithPassion

10 ай бұрын

Right! Hate that Bolt!

I just wanted to say Thank You, I appreciate your knowledge.

@FixingWithPassion

2 жыл бұрын

Word!

@brettyoung8328

2 жыл бұрын

And I got it changed out. :-)

You saved my A$$ one more time!! Over a year ago, I watched your video to help me change the starter in my Red 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition with 230,000+ miles. Today, I changed the starter in my son's black 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition with 226,000 miles - and once again... I watched this video to help give me the confidence / smarts I needed for the job. However, this time, getting the starter out was a B^TCH!! The whole job took almost seven hours (including trips to O'Reilly's) but we won! Corroded / frozen bolts and electrical leads...the northeast salt / snow destroys the underside of everything. Thanks again!

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Great! I was in a Hurricane two days ago, found 4 storm chasers stranded, near topsail beach on hurricane eve everything closed all locals bailed out of town... dead starter, pushed it into a car wash of all things! 70mph winds/rain...5.4 starter! Got a used one from a guy who just was driving by who had one at home locally! He came back with it, I got soaked but got it on! Them bolts...especially that top one! UGH!!! Two hours later...I made 4 new friends...and did not take a dime. Feels good to help others.

@giselleynfante3429

5 жыл бұрын

Its very diffrent from removing a 1995 ford explorer the hardest part for the explorer is getting the starter out.

Great Video... thanks! You've given me the confidence to tackle that beast!

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

Cool! Hope it works for you!!

Change my starter today on my 03 mountaineer 4.6L used this video to help thank you.

Excellent video. This is like the only good descriptive video for this type of vehicle. Awesome Job thanks for the advice and techniques used to get that top bolt out. It was a pain in the cheeks but your advice was very very useful.

Detailed video with great tricks for removing the starter. My job in the morning will be much easier now. Thank you!

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Thank you so freaking much, I'm laying on the ground in the middle of a Wal-Mart parking lot, and could not figure out how to get to that top bolt.. I was literally bout to put a wrench threw the winshield. Lol Bout to jump back on it and get it done😁

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

word!

Thank you 😊 great 👍 video!🤘!

@FixingWithPassion

6 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Thank you so much! Your video made this fairly easy. I would have been lost with out it. I was able to close my eyes for those top two bolts because you explained it so well!👍👍

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Great!!

¡Gracias!

Thanks buddy for teaching how to do the job you saved me hundreds of dollars

Thank you for the video. This was my guide to completing this task.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the great video! Helped me do it in no time.

Thanks for the tutorial man. managed to salvage a starter from one at a pull yard and replace it. very helpful and straight to the point.

@Twin-qg3pu

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro it help a lot 100 💯💥 points for u

Thanks alot just had to do this for family member this helped alot

@kubeanie18

7 жыл бұрын

PC Keepsie just did the same thing. thanks. bottom ground bolt stripped. used a bigger bolt for the ground.

Much appreciated . I am in -10 Celsius and a foot of snow doing it. Thanks

@runn1nwith5izzorz

4 жыл бұрын

Your struggle is real

Great video! thanks for your help.

thanks for the video we always learning something new... I personality appreciate you time to show ours ...........

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

NP. We all need help sometimes;)

Thank you! I just replaced mine thanks to this video!

Thanks U showed me the trick

@FixingWithPassion

15 күн бұрын

Nice!!

THANK YOU that top bolt without your great video I would not be able to do.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Explorers are just the same.....Top bolt from HELL!~~

Great video. Top bolt takes patience...it will come out. I found putting top bolt in first during install was easiest even though you must align with your other hand. Thank you for your great video!

Thank you for the video and I feel you man I'm getting to the point also when I keep saying "I'm getting to old for this" thanks again 👍 👍

Thanks, excellent instruction

Thank you sir. Just got done. ✔

Thank you...the deep socket was what I needed...now to put the new one in...lol

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

Word!`

super helpful good video and explanation good job e thanks!!!

Very helpful video. I was not able to see or touch the upper bolt. I used a 3/8 drive 12 point, 13mm shallow socket And a 6" wobble extension. I was able to carefully feel my way onto the top bolt simply holding the female end of the extension. As you did, once it was on the bolt, I attached the ratchet. Note that I had difficulty getting the nut off the ground wire. There was not enough clearance between the nut and the starter for anything but a thin walled, 3/8 drive, 13mm shallow socket. The ratchet could not connect without a 1" to 2" wobble extension. Thanks again for your very clear instructions and video work.

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Excellent well narrated video sir! You made my project flow smoothly; this was a great help. By doing this job myself I discovered (on my 2005 Expedition) that the shop that installed the last starter conveniently left the top bolt out! I paid $375.00 for that shortcut job. Again, awesome video - Thank You!

Appreciate buddy very detailed!

Thank you for your help.

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Word!

thanks for the vid, you the man👍

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Word!!

Thanks for your video man

Great video!!

Thank you for this video! really help me out.

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Mine is a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. I hope this works for me. Thanks for the video.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Cool. Let us know if you get it fixed!

well done video, its helpful to some to show how you actually have to position your hands and such to get to hard to reach bolts.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Yea they were hard to get to....Glad to help people.

Thanx man

Thank you excellent video definitely helped me out

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

Yea cools!

Great 👍 video

Good video bro it helped me a lot

Good video brother Thank you

Just replaced the starter on my old 2003 4.6l Ford Explorer that I use for plowing, this helped. I think something is a little tighter on the Explorer though, could not get to the top bolt from underneath, had to take the passenger tire to get at that. There was some framing or support IIRC that curves in near the top of the starter so couldn't squeeze an extension in and have it go from bolt to past the starter to ratchet, had to use a 2-4" inch long socket instead and ratchet from a gap behind the tire.

Hello, I found an easy way to put the starter back into my 1997 Ford Expedition 4x4. I hope this will work for you also. I took a strong string and tied it under the head of the bolt, then I put the other end of the string through the socket and then put my extention into the socket which keeps the string tont. I then put the bolt with the socket and extention through the top bolt hole on the starter and slipped the starter back into its housing. By matching the bottom hole where it goes, the top bolt just slipps in. It is tight for a person with big hands, but it works really well. It took me about 5 min. to get the starter in and tightened down.

@chompers11

Жыл бұрын

Damn slick trick

good video

thank you

Great video it helped a lot

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Thanks

Great Video!

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

Cool!

AWESOME ‼️‼️‼️

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

;)

Appreciate the video, gonna switch mine out tomorrow. killed the original in the 03 5.4L. Forgot the engine was on, turned the key, now the Starter is toast. Not looking forward to that top bolt, compounded with the cold concrete garage floor...as you said" I'm getting to old for this" Lol!

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

I hear ya...I worked in my garage at night long hrs in the winter with tools freezing to my hands...But... the check's from YouYube keep inspiring me ;)

I just embarked on this journey..had to stop for a few to catch this video. It's quite the bastard..this starter is...04 expedition.

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Had to do it to a van yesterday! lol

Just removed starter from a 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6 liter. The struggle is real

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Word!!

Sir, Thanks for the inspiration.. I removed my starter last week and put in the new one.. I'm no mechanic.. I've done a few projects on my truck.. 03 expedition.. this project was the most difficult.. to date I've changed all my coils and plugs, installed rear rotors and pads, install a new fuse box, recently I installed new alternator, and alternator wiring harness, new engine belt, two new idle pulleys, removed and cleaned tension pulley.. I'm motivated by the cost of having this work done by someone else who will not give the attention that I would give. I'm having a problem with the ground wire on the starter the outer bolt is seized .. some how I managed to get it off but it is not going back on.... The inner nut turns opposite of the outter nut so the outter nut is seized any thoughts on getting the outter nut loose?.. I do have a 13mm thin open wrench to hold the inner nut..

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

Take a wrench....what ever size the nut is....get the wrench and grind it down some to fit into the nut you want to stop turning. I know it pretty narrow fit... Then lossen the outer nut by holding the wrench on the nut that was turning. That's what I did.

@hubertwilliams6509

7 жыл бұрын

There is no room .. I can only get a 13mm open end extra slim wrench.. gonna try a peneatraing oil with ascentone mixture then tap with hammer..

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

OK....

I’ve been troubleshooting a no start issue with my Expedition El for about a month. She stopped in my front yard after unloading supplies from Home Depot fist I got the rapid blinking theft light, check all fuses trying everything and still just don’t want it to be the starter. Every checkEd everything. I check the voltage at the solenoid and it’s good even light tested it going to try and jump the starter with a screw driver this am if it doesn’t work them]n I’m dropping the starter...ugh. Thank you for the video. I’ll watch again to count how many bolts and their exact sizes I think you said 11 and 13... 2 extensions.

@andymonk9505

4 жыл бұрын

I had an 1986 bronco 2 and it would quit running wherever you were, wait a half hour at the most and start up and go for thousands of miles until it would do it again, never did figure that one out.

I tried your trick for the top bolt and the motor mount is in the way... Now I'm gonna try a knuckle

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

Ok!!

@0420pothed

4 жыл бұрын

A universal joint its the key. Also i didn't pout out back in. Hadn't given me problems yet. 👍. Thanks for the video

Thanks for video. I came close to giving up while struggling with that top bolt. But I took my wife's advice that she frequently gives me: "Just walk away for a minute, then come back." Got it done.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

TheToppingGroup ....The older I get the more I have to do that....lol. Glad you fixed it!

another thing guys about the pos cable and the switch wire on the 98 4.0 and 4.6 starter take them off when u get the starter out and when u put new starter in put cables on then put starter in if not u will b pulling your hair out make sure u jack it up high or drive on ramps

Cool

Ah, you changed the transmission, well that explains why the lines are loose and bolts missing from the pan. Taikuu for the video, I've done it many years ago, but things change, and I'm wearing a much older man's clothes.

Thanks for the video! Going to be doing this tomorrow it looks like. It's been hard to start, and the negative terminal is heating up pretty bad when I try to start.. looked online it said the starter was going.. All signs seem to point to the starter.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good luck fixing it and think of the money you will save doing it your self! Happy Fixing!!

Thx

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Man,, 'I've been a shop mechanic for my 62 years and can not get to that top bolt after having gotten all three loose. Air ratchet, both 1/4 and 3/8, now this is on a 2006, F150, 5.4, 4x4. I have the top bolt loose and the other two out and cant get to the top one to get it out. I have every tool made almost. Perhaps I need to install one of the lower bolts to get the starter back into place to get to the already loose top one.?? I have gigantic hands and arms which doesn't help at all with this. I'll try using the two 3 inch extensions and deep well 13 together like you did,, and will let you know if it works. I don't seem to have the same room as your Expedition, but I'll again. Don't even want to tell ya how long I've tried to get to this top bolt,, and failed ! Great video, and I'll send ya A little thank you something, through Pay Pal, if your address is listed below, if your way works

@ColinQuinnuniverse

4 жыл бұрын

the 6" wobble extension did the trick for me. I couldn't get my hands up in there either. I just poked around until I landed on the bolt. I just got mine out. Should be a fun time getting that bolt started.

@donaldhollums3278

3 жыл бұрын

@@ColinQuinnuniverse thanks for the tip on the 6" wobble extension, fortunately I have one. I have a starter replacement job coming up on a 2003 Expedition. I changed out a starter on a 1997 Grand Marquis a year ago, the top bolt on that starter was just as hard to get to.

@ColinQuinnuniverse

3 жыл бұрын

@@donaldhollums3278 I was able to get it all back together easily. No problem.

nice work id almost be tempted on leaving that top bolt out hehe

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

skulledmonte84 I know . right...although the V8 takes a lot of torque to spin.

Wonderful video and explanation! Thank you! Have you ever had an issue with the flywheel eating starters up? I’ve had two starters on my 1998 Expedition now and both of them have started with whirring and no turn over after just a month of having them on. Ford mechanic said it might be the flywheel teeth that are worn down then & currently have appointment to check it out in the next few weeks.

@kennyb7777

Жыл бұрын

yeah, it's either That or Something is Out of Line or Not making good contact with your Starter and Fly Wheel. like one is too small for it or something. (wrong size fly wheel Ect.) just a Thought buddy

what if that third hard to reach bolt is missing? I replaced the starter motor and only 2 of the 3 bolts were used. I doubt oil will leak, but maybe dirt might make its way in there.

Thank you helped a lot. Still managed to get a months worth of cursing out of the way.

I'm 51 yrs old and changed a lot of starters over the years (mainly GM) but this starter on my 99 f150, 4.6 was a total bitch to change. Hope new one last awhile, don't want to do this again no time soon, lol, good luck to u all attempting this job. Like this guy said, have patience, and I say have a lot of patience...

I don't know man. You must have the patience of Jobe. Taking this starter out and there's not even anything wrong with it. My 2001 Explorer Sport wont' turn over today. I'm hoping I'll be able to fix it with the old; tap it with a hammer method. If not I'm not sure I want to tackle trying to replace it. First working on cars has never been my favorite pastime. I have done several repairs over the years; replaced alternators, gas tanks, carburetor's. Mostly on Porsche's. Trying to save a buck; but I've gotten older now and just don't have the stamina or desire anymore. Great video though. If I decide to try it you've explained it very well. Thanks

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

I understand....older is not easier;(

My husband removed the starter and had it tested. Now when the starter is placed back in position and the starter is seated to mesh the gears to the flywheel, only one bolt hole lines up. The other 2 are off by about 1/16 of an inch. Is there some way to turn the starter gears or flywheel to rotate the starter so the bolt holes line up?

I'm having to replace my Aunt's Starter on her 2004 Ford Expedition Four-Wheel Drive,. and they made sure that they put everything that they possibly could right in the stinking way of every boat under there! including a skid plate, and the brake line assembly Union under there is right where you can't even get your hands up in there! and this is her only vehicle! the starter itself cost right at $300 made out of platinum I guess, Oh, Joy! Joy! Joy!! Especially That STUPID TOP BOLT!! it's like I have to disassemble half of the freaking SUV under there just to get to it!! ugh!! I Tell ya, if it was my job to replace these for A Living, I'd Quit! and Find another line of Work!! picking up and Selling Aluminum Cans Or Something!!! Not A Fun Chore At ALL!! Damn &*÷×#@!!!! JUNKER Anyway!!!!

95-01 explorer 4.0,starter is on drivers side,getting to the bolts holding starter is no issue,its the wires that get cha' when putting back together,it can be done but a PIA.13mm is main- socket 1/4 drive and extension is a must.....

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

Right...thanks for sharing!

@sethkarl4416

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've got a 2000 Ford Explorer... I was only able to find two bolts? is that correct or am I just not able to find the third?

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

There is 3. The 3rd one is on top....Its hard to get to ;( You have to stick your hand way up three to find it....

@Enonymouse_

6 жыл бұрын

mine is 97 explorer 4.0 v6 SOHC 4wd EB. I've no idea how i'm going to get mine off, it's definitely on the driver side. Access is blocked by the damn front axle!

Ya that's about exactly how I did one today on a 4.6 f150 it was kind of a pain in the ass I forgot which side or which bolt the positive stud was and which one was the negative right or left which one was which

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

O my!~

Good video. I noticed some bolts missing on your pan

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

Yea, I was putting everything back to together. Was not quite finished.

Thanks for the video!!! I wasn't sure if I was gonna get to that top bolt I couldn't reach it with a 6" extension and regular socket it has to be 2 3 inch extensions and a deep socket.. The trick to to stuff your hand above the starter so you can feel and guide the socket to the bolt head and use your other hand to loosen the bolt.. 👍.........(🖕Ford! Lol! )

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

I know right...and i'm working on a ford again today...ugh....heads.

@DIRTDIVER882

7 жыл бұрын

Sellit73 I just picked a 99 2 wheel drive f150 up from mother in laws boyfriend for 500 bucks.he said had bad starter I figured easy peasy. he didn't say he stripped that top bolt out trying to do it himself.

@padraicmcguire108

6 жыл бұрын

Ok, your directions are not workable on an Explorer/Mountaineer. There is even less space on these vehicles. But I did succeed on my 2004 V8 4x4 Explorer. The trick is to use a 3/8 13mm flex socket and a 6-7 inch extension. You need to angle the extension outboard to clear the motor mount... Once you break the bolt free, I then swap the ratchet for a round ratchet to spin it out by hand. Harbor freight sells a 1/4 3/8 1/2 inch set for about $10 One key thing I learned the hard way was to leave the bottom bolt in for last. This makes it much easier to take out the top/back bolt. I also advise you to chase the bolt and bellhousing threads and oil them up before you put it all back together. This makes it go together much easier.

@randallkeesling8647

6 жыл бұрын

Sellit73 if i had both hands i could do it

@totaldla

5 жыл бұрын

@@padraicmcguire108 Thank you - his Expedition has much more room than the Explorer.

Yeah that top dam bolt is a pain in the ass how messed up that ! Ford did that on purpose. The other 2 is pretty easy. First vehicle I ever owned with 3 bolts and so hard to get out.

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

I know right!

liked your video but what's harder 90's s10 blazer 4x4 or this lol

Would it be the same for a 5.4 engine?

Was it necessary to take the tire off? Does it help to make it easier to reach? I have car ramps I can get the car on if it's just getting the the car lifted to get under.

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Everything is almost easier with ramps ;)