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BBB Industries N3271 Starter Motor
BBB Industries N3271 Starter for Ford Applications
BBB Industries NEW STARTER N3271 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 and starter drive for direct replacement service.
Key Features
- 12V starter for electrical, charging, and starting system repair
- Permanent magnet gear reduction design for efficient cranking performance
- Clockwise rotation with 10-tooth pinion
- Closed nose cone construction
- Solenoid attached and starter drive included
- OE manufacturer reference: Ford
- Part number: N3271
Product Details
The BBB Industries NEW STARTER line focuses on direct-fit replacement starters for common Ford truck and SUV applications. N3271 is built for vehicles including Ford Ranger, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Mustang, Aerostar, Explorer Sport, Mazda B4000, and Mercury Mountaineer. This starter cross-references Ford service numbers such as 4R3T-11000-AA and 6L2T-11000-AA for the same application. Use N3271 when replacing a worn starter on 1997-2011 Ford Ranger, 1998-2010 Ford Explorer, or 2005-2010 Ford Mustang applications.
Common Problems This Starter Can Address
- Engine no-crank condition
- Slow or weak starter engagement
- Intermittent starting caused by starter wear
- Grinding or inconsistent pinion engagement
- Electrical starting failure at the starter assembly
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, including solenoid terminal style on 1997 Ford Aerostar and 1997 Ford Explorer applications noted with spade or post “S” terminal variations. Mounting bolts and shims are not included. Confirm the 12V system, clockwise rotation, and 10-tooth pinion match the removed unit before installation on Ford Ranger, Explorer, Mustang, or related applications.
Quality Assurance
BBB Industries supplies this NEW STARTER as a replacement electrical starting component for Ford OE-style applications. The design includes the starter drive and attached solenoid to support straightforward replacement of the original starter assembly.
| Brand | BBB Industries |
|---|---|
| Part Number | N3271 |
| Position | NEW STARTER |
| 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 |
| Power Rating | 1.4 |
| Rotation Direction | Clockwise |
| Solenoid Attached | Yes |
| Starter Drive Included | Yes |
| Voltage (V) | 12 |
This part fits 76 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2010 | Ford | Mustang | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2010 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2010 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2009 | Ford | Mustang | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2009 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2009 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2008 | Ford | Mustang | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2008 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2008 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2007 | Ford | Mustang | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2007 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2007 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2007 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2006 | Ford | Explorer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2006 | Ford | Mustang | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2006 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2006 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2005 | Ford | Mustang | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2004 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer Sport | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer Sport | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer Sport | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2001 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2000 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2000 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 2000 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1999 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1999 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1999 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1998 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1998 | Mazda | B4000 | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER |
| 1998 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | Aerostar | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | w/Spade "S" Terminal on Solenoid; NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | Aerostar | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | w/Post "S" Terminal on Solenoid; NEW STARTER | |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | w/Spade "S" Terminal on Solenoid; NEW STARTER |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | Automatic | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | w/Post "S" Terminal on Solenoid; NEW STARTER |
| 1997 | Ford | Ranger | Automatic | 4.0L | 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.