How Do You Replace The Starter In A 97 Ford Taurus SHO?
Replacing the starter in your Ford Taurus SHO is a task that can save you a large repair bill by doing the work yourself at home. Replacement starter motors for the Taurus are available through the Ford dealer network or many auto parts retailers. Check with the dealer or auto parts store to have the old starter bench tested and verify that it is in need of repair before you spend the money on a new starter motor. Open the hood of your Taurus and locate the negative battery cable. Loosen the retaining bolt on the battery cable end with a wrench then remove the cable from the battery. Raise the front of your Taurus with a jack. Support it with a set of jack stand under the front suspension of the car. Slide under the passenger’s side of the car and locate the starter under the passenger’s side near the back of the engine. Locate the two wiring harness connections on the starter. The “B” terminal is a single large wire, attached to a post terminal on the starter solenoid. The second conn
