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Process is similar for other panther chassis cars like the Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, etc – most 2V 4.6l. Marauder with 4V V8 may be different. 2003 up, but always check service manual steps.

PARTS AND TOOLS:

As normal, note that some links will be going to my Amazon Affiliates link, so I’ll get a small bonus if you order through that link. I’ll link to things I have either used or I would order if I didn’t have the tools for this job. I don’t endorse or shill parts or tools for any companies, but I’ll tell you if I used something and liked it.

For the starter – Amazon does not show it in stock. BEWARE searching the part number on Amazon! You will get plenty of knock-offs and fakes that are claiming that part number in the listing. Always be sure you are getting a genuine Motorcraft part and not some cheap junk part.

Starter for 2003 Town Car:

Ford P/N: F7UZ-11002-AARM
Motorcraft P/N: SA848RM

Example from Tasca Ford Parts:
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-starter-motor-f7uz11002aarm

RockAuto – I got mine here this time, but should be same as getting from a dealer.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=386256&cc=1410714&jsn=10638

Tools:

Mainly we used: 10mm, 13mm sockets, 8mm wrench for battery. 6″ wobble extension, and ratchet. Torque wrenches in 20lb ft range as wel as an inch lb torque wrench.

Gearwrench 57pc 3/8-drive 6pt Tool Set / Standard and Deep, SAE/Metric – 80550
https://amzn.to/2RSzIEG

Wobble Extensions:
An assortment helps but I had good luck using a single 6″ wobble.

Cheaper set: Powerbuilt 640857 3 Piece 3/8″ Dr. Wobble Extension Set
https://amzn.to/33J1YvQ

Better set: GEARWRENCH 4 Pc. 3/8″ Drive Wobble Extension Set Including 3″, 6″, 10″ & 12″ – 81201
https://amzn.to/3fhiwRb

Torque Wrenches – You’ll need to do both lb ft and in-lb for this job:

TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-80 ft.-lb.) | 24330
https://amzn.to/3yrgTcd

TEKTON 1/4 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (20-200 in.-lb.) | 24320
https://amzn.to/3u0CNQk

Battery powered ratchet:

You may have seen my using a battery powered ratchet – it’s the Harbor Freight Earthquake XT model:

12v Max Lithium 3/8 In. Cordless Xtreme Torque Ratchet Wrench Kit
https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-max-lithium-38-in-cordless-xtreme-torque-ratchet-wrench-kit-64196.html

Not needed for this job, but in case you were wondering! I’ve not put it to a ton of use left, as I got it on sale recently, but we’ll see how it holds up!