2003 Lincoln Town Car Starter Replacement Steps - 2003+ panther chassis starter replace how-to

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/... RockAuto - I got mine here this time, but should be same as getting from a dealer. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.... 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... 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!