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BBB Industries N3205 Starter
Starter for Ford V8 Applications
BBB Industries NEW STARTER N3205 is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design for Ford applications. It features a clockwise rotation, a closed nose cone, and an attached solenoid for direct replacement service on select Ford Mustang, F-150, Bronco, E-Series, Thunderbird, Cougar, and related models.
The BBB Industries NEW STARTER line focuses on replacement starters engineered for common OE-style starting system needs. This N3205 starter is a practical choice for drivers searching for a Ford Mustang starter, Ford F-150 starter, or Ford Bronco starter with the correct 10-tooth pinion and 1.4 power rating.
- 12-volt starter for Ford OE-style starting system applications
- Permanent magnet gear reduction design for compact, efficient operation
- Clockwise rotation
- Closed nose cone construction
- 10-pinion-tooth starter drive
- Solenoid attached
- Starter drive included
- OE manufacturer listed as Ford
- Cross-reference part numbers include 3C2Z-11002-AA and E9SF-11000-AA for the same application
Detailed Product Overview
BBB Industries N3205 is a replacement starter for Ford vehicles that use a 12V, permanent magnet gear reduction starter with a clockwise rotation and closed nose cone. The design supports direct-fit service on many Ford Mustang, F-150, Bronco, E-150 Econoline, E-250 Econoline, F-250, F-350, Thunderbird, Cougar, and related applications listed in the fitment data. If you are searching for a Ford Mustang starter N3205 or a Ford F-150 starter N3205, this unit matches the specified OE-style configuration and pinion tooth count.
What This Starter Helps Address
- Engine no-crank condition
- Slow or weak cranking during start-up
- Intermittent starter engagement
- Starter drive wear on Ford starting systems
- Replacement needs for a failed OE-style starter assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicleโs starter configuration before purchase, especially on 1997 Ford F-150 applications that may use either a spade or post S-terminal solenoid connection. Mounting bolts and shims are not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware as needed. Confirm the 10-tooth pinion, clockwise rotation, and closed nose cone match the original unit before installation.
Quality Assurance
BBB Industries supplies this NEW STARTER as a replacement electrical component built to match the listed Ford application requirements and interchange references. Part number N3205 is cataloged for direct identification across multiple OE cross-references and fitment listings.
| Brand | BBB Industries |
|---|---|
| Part Number | N3205 |
| Position | NEW STARTER |
| Power Rating | 1.4 |
| Design | Permanent magnet gear reduction |
| Mounting Bolts Included | No |
| Mounting Shims Included | No |
| Nose Cone Type | Closed |
| Number Of Pinion Teeth | 10 |
| OE Manufacturer | Ford |
| Overcrank Protection | No |
| Rotation Direction | Clockwise |
| Solenoid Attached | Yes |
| Starter Drive Included | Yes |
| Voltage (V) | 12 |
This part fits 188 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | 3.9L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2003 | Ford | E-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2003 | Ford | E-150 Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2003 | Ford | E-250 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2003 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2002 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2002 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2001 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2001 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2001 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2001 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2000 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2000 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2000 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2000 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1999 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1999 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1999 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1999 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1998 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1998 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1998 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1998 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1998 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | w/Spade "S" Terminal on Solenoid; NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | w/Post "S" Terminal on Solenoid; NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | F-250 HD | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1997 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1997 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1996 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1996 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1995 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1994 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1994 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1993 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1993 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | Bronco | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | F-150 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | F-250 | Automatic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 5.8L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | F-350 | Automatic | 4.9L | L6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1992 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1991 | Ford | LTD Crown Victoria | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1991 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1991 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1991 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1991 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1991 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1990 | Ford | LTD Crown Victoria | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | PMGR Starter - Verify fitment for your vehicle before purchasing.; NEW STARTER | |
| 1990 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1990 | Lincoln | Mark VII | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1990 | Lincoln | Town Car | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1990 | Mercury | Colony Park | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | PMGR Starter - Verify fitment for your vehicle before purchasing.; NEW STARTER | |
| 1990 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1990 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | PMGR Starter - Verify fitment for your vehicle before purchasing.; NEW STARTER | |
| 1989 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1989 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.