99-01 F4TZ11002ARM Parts List No. 0 Use W500234-S426 for mounting bolt replacement. #F5TU-11000-A*; service starter assembly; has no serviceable components. This part has three mounting holes. (For the 2 hole design order part # 2C3Z-11002-AA), 7.3, With 3 mounting holes, BEFORE 2/27/01, 2001 ; Ford 250 Series



01-03 2C3Z11002AA Parts List No. 0 Use W500234-S426 for mounting bolt replacement. #1C3U 11000-AA; service starter assembly; has no serviceable components. This part has two mounting holes. (For the 3 hole design order part # F4TZ-11002-ARM), 7.3, With 2 mounting holes, AFTER 2/27/01, 2001/ ; Ford 250 Series



03/ 6.0 6C2Z11002AA



no part number listed in catalog interchanges a 7.3L and a 6.0L

 

Not too long ago, I replaced my starter with a gear reduction starter from Autozone. I was a little skeptical, but with my battery drain issues and the starter being a potential suspect, I bought it. It came with a lifetime warranty and now my truck starts 6.4 fast

I thought about DB electric and even ebay, but Autozone is just about anywhere I go and the thought of not having to pay for one if it fails really appeals to me.

Gold-Duralast/Starter (DLG3201S) | Starter | 2001 Ford Excursion 4WD 8 Cylinders F 7.3L Turbo Diesel | AutoZone.com

 

My mistake, it is not the F4 part number that is the same as the 6.0, but for some reason, 2C3Z-11002-AA cross refereneces with Alliant power starters for a 6.0.

Hey Ed, is there a particular reason why the F4 starter is listed for pre 01 trucks? Some sort of design change or something (3 hole to 2)?

 

So, is it the later '01 starter I want? Which one is the gear-reduction starter?

 

As I've said many times, DB made in China is a non-starter for me.....no pun intended!

 

1C3Z11002AARM original part number replaced to the 2C3Z11002AARM which is replace to 2C3Z11002AA


I listed the detail info from the original starter 1C3Z11002AARM so you can see the catalog info provided from Ford.


I can't speak for why Alliant crosses over to the 2C3Z-AA

 

The later '01 is the starter you want, it's the gear reduction starter...

I'm not sure if Ford modified them for this, but I've read that the Ford gear reduction starter won't fit on a 99-01 truck unless it originally had a gear reduction starter. The one I bought from autozone bolted right up and was considerably easier to work with than the old starter. I spent more time removing the old starter than installing the new one...

 

I don't know... some of those starters have an adapter that goes with them to work. Was it just an open bell-housing when you pulled the starter off, or was there a flange? If I'm right, you just use two of the three holes to get it off... was there three holes in the starter you took off?

 

I've always had really good luck with Bosch rebuilts.
But I think you'll do best with Ed's OEM BABY starters.
My '99 still has the original starter in it and it works fine.
***Knock on wood***

 

My vote for the oem,reduction.

 

I'm thinking I'm agreeing with you...

Toreador_Diesel,

Could you snap a quick picture of your starter so I can see the bell-housing? It HAS to be the same as mine! I'm really considering OEM...

 

My OEM went bye-bye earlier this summer and hasn't been seen since

I snap a pic for you, but I safely tell you it was a long, heavy sucker that was difficult to remove since the third bolt was way out of the way. The gear-reduction was considerably lighter, smaller, and used two holes which made things easier.

 

Ah, so you had three bolts on the take-off? Perfect... I know what I'm getting now!

 

Yeah, that last one will keep you guessing though, removed the wrong bolt and kept wondering why the starter wouldn't move

More words of advice: Use some degreaser or brake cleaner before you decide to tackle this...my truck had some bad road grime and oil below it. My hands were black as hell for almost 3 days...

 

Thanks... I'll remember that. Reps to you!