Denso 280-4360 Starter

Starter Motor Overview

This DENSO reman starter motor, part number 280-4360, is built for direct replacement applications that call for 12-volt, 1.4 kW starting performance. It is a remanufactured electrical component with OE-style engineering for dependable cranking output.

Fits 2013-2020 Ford Fusion, N/A. Fits 2013-2016 Ford Escape, N/A. Part number 280-4360 is also referenced in interchange listings for related applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter motor from DENSO
• 12.0-volt electrical system specification
• 1.4 kW power rating
• Mitsubishi OE family design
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Refinished commutators with performance validation
• New bearings, brushes, and seals

Detailed Description

DENSO 280-4360 is a remanufactured starter motor engineered around the Mitsubishi OE family specification and backed by DENSO’s long history supplying automakers with electrical components. The remanufacturing process includes testing and replacement steps focused on electrical integrity, current transfer, and mechanical reliability. Copper terminals are used for clean electrical flow, while the armature and field coils are high-voltage tested and the commutators are refinished before final bench testing.

For Ford Fusion and Ford Escape applications that require a 12-volt, 1.4 kW starter, this unit provides a service replacement built to restore factory-style starting performance. This part cross-references TYC (e.g., 1-30280) for the same application. The DENSO 280-4360 is also listed under interchange number 2804360.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring engine cranking when the starter no longer engages consistently
• Addressing slow or weak starting caused by worn internal electrical components
• Replacing a starter with damaged brushes, bearings, or seals
• Correcting intermittent no-start conditions related to starter wear
• Replacing a unit that no longer delivers proper torque output

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter specification, voltage, and power rating before installation. Confirm fitment against the listed Ford Fusion and Ford Escape applications, including the note for Fusion models excluding Start/Stop feature vehicles. Inspect battery condition, cable connections, and charging-system health during replacement to avoid repeat starting issues.

Quality Assurance

DENSO remanufactured starters are bench-tested before release and built through a controlled test-and-replacement process intended to support factory-original performance. The remanufacturing approach also reuses serviceable materials, reducing waste while maintaining electrical and mechanical standards.

Part number 280-4360 is supported by DENSO’s OE-supplier background and remanufacturing process controls.