Ford Explorer Car Starter Repair at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(52)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(52)

Car Starter Repair Service

How much does a Car Starter Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Explorer Car Starter Repair is $261 with $121 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2000 Ford ExplorerV6-4.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$516.46Shop/Dealer Price$606.91 - $869.35
2014 Ford ExplorerV6-3.5L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$610.09Shop/Dealer Price$727.95 - $1077.40
2004 Ford ExplorerV8-4.6LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$401.27Shop/Dealer Price$466.95 - $659.80
2009 Ford ExplorerV6-4.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$491.95Shop/Dealer Price$580.30 - $841.16
2017 Ford ExplorerL4-2.3L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1044.21Shop/Dealer Price$1272.10 - $1948.26
2018 Ford ExplorerV6-3.5LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$710.81Shop/Dealer Price$854.01 - $1279.13
2013 Ford ExplorerV6-3.5LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$610.09Shop/Dealer Price$727.99 - $1077.47
2010 Ford ExplorerV8-4.6LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$401.27Shop/Dealer Price$466.95 - $659.80
Show example Ford Explorer Car Starter Repair prices

What's a car starter motor and how does it work?

The starter motor is a powerful, compact electric motor that will turn a car’s engine over at about 200 RPM in order to start the engine. The starter is at the terminus of a circuit that includes the battery, the ignition switch, a neutral safety switch, relays and fuses.

When you turn the ignition key to start, or press the start button in some vehicles, the starter circuit is completed and the starter will run. Most starters have a small pinion gear that engages a larger ring gear on the flywheel when the starter is powered on. The pinion gear turns the engine flywheel at about 200 RPM. Since the flywheel is directly connected to the crankshaft, all engine components will then turn in sync and the engine starts.

Starter

When to replace the starter?

Starters are relatively durable but most will eventually fail in one or more of the following ways:

  • Intermittent operation of the starter. Starters can develop bad spots on the armature which will cause intermittent operation. This causes the starter to work sometimes and other times when you turn the key nothing happens.
  • Starter turns too slowly. Internal electrical and mechanical faults can cause the starter to draw too much current and in some cases the current drawn will exceed what the battery can supply. A consequence is the engine may not start as rapidly.
  • Unusual noises on starting. If you hear any type of grinding or other unusual noise while starting the engine, that should be investigated as the noise could reflect an internal starter failure or the noise could be due to pinion gear failure or flywheel ring gear damage.
  • Starter doesn’t function when turning the key. In some cases, the first symptom of a starter malfunction is a complete failure of the starter motor. This happens when you turn the ignition key to start the car, the starter motor does not function at all.

How do mechanics repair the starter?

  • If the starter is determined to be faulty, the battery must be disconnected prior to commencing any work. Once the battery is disconnected, the wiring to the starter is disconnected.
  • Starters are bolted to the engine block or the transmission case. Generally, there are two bolts. The procedure to access the starter varies across car models and can require removal, or lowering, of other vehicle components.
  • Once the starter is removed and a new starter is installed, the mounting bolts are tightened to the OEM factory torque specifications, the electrical connections are cleaned and re-attached to the starter and the starter is tested to confirm normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a starter problem?

Once a vehicle engine is running, the starter is not in use. However, if you know that the starter is malfunctioning or working intermittently, you may be left stranded if you turn the engine off and the starter doesn’t function when restarting the engine. Should you know or suspect a problem with the starter, it is best to have the problem repaired to avoid being left stranded.

When replacing a faulty starter keep in mind:

  • Prior to replacing the starter, simple diagnostic tests should be performed to ensure that the problem is a faulty starter versus a weak battery, faulty neutral start switch, or other faulty electrical component in the starter motor circuit.
  • Starters draw large amounts of current from the battery, much more than any other electrically powered device in your car. This makes it important that the electrical connections to the battery are inspected, cleaned, and tightened as necessary. Cables to the starter should also be inspected for corrosion and replaced as needed.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(52)

Rating Summary
52
0
0
0
0
52
0
0
0
0

Shawn

10 years of experience
177 reviews
Shawn
10 years of experience
Explorer 2003 - Starter - Blandon, PA
Shawn arrived on time, completed the replacement part quickly and provided me with a checklist of items I should keep an eye on. He was also very polite. I would use him again, without question. On a scale from 1-10, he’s a 20.

Daniel

6 years of experience
208 reviews
Daniel
6 years of experience
Explorer 2005 - Starter - Berkeley, IL
Great

Chris

15 years of experience
546 reviews
Chris
15 years of experience
Explorer 2010 - Starter - Vancouver, WA
Chris did an amazing job on replacing my ford explorers starter. He was fast, friendly, and straight to the point. Even gave me some tips along the way and what to watch for. Highly recommend

Chuy

12 years of experience
300 reviews
Chuy
12 years of experience
Explorer 2014 - Starter - Elmhurst, IL
Chuy did great. Happy with his work!

Excellent Rating

(52)

Rating Summary
52
0
0
0
0
52
0
0
0
0
Number of Ford Explorer Car Starter Repair services completed
572+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1800+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Does Adjustable Suspension Work?
Every Every vehicle’s suspension — the collection of parts that supports it, cushions its load from bumps, and enables it to turn — represents a compromise by the designers. Automakers must consider numerous factors in design any vehicle’s suspension, including:...
How to Clean Liquid Spills on Car Upholstery
As As careful as you may try to be in your car, there’s a good chance you’re going to experience a spill at some time or another. The only surefire way to prevent a spill is to never have food,...
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Nissan Rogue
While While the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 generally get the most attention in the crossover utility vehicle (CUV) class, buyers should take a look at the 2012 Nissan Rogue. The second-smallest model in Nissan’s line of SUVs and...

What type of child seat should I use?

Using the right type of child seat is critical to protecting your little ones while on the road. Your Altima is able to accommodate three different types of child seats: Rear facing child seats Front facing child seats Booster seats...

Hood stuck upright

If your hood goes down but does not latch, the latch may be stuck in the closed position and will require lubrication or replacement to get it unstuck. If the hood will not even go down at all, the issue...

Car vibrating when its 40 miles and check engine light is on

The only real solution is to have diagnostics run to find out why the Check Engine Light is on. There are dozens of sensors between the engine, transmission, traction and anti-lock system that could be causing the poor performance (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/loss-of-power-inspection)....

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com