MPA Electrical 12188 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Ford Applications

MPA Electrical Part Number 12188 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with permanent magnet gear reduction design for dependable cranking performance. It is specified with a clockwise rotation, 1.4 kW rating, and 10 teeth for the listed Ford applications.

This starter is a fitment-based replacement for a wide range of Ford Mustang, F-150, Bronco, and E-Series vans, along with select Thunderbird, Cougar, Crown Victoria, Town Car, and Mark VII applications. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Ford Mustang or Ford F-150, Part Number 12188 provides an OE-style remanufactured solution.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 12-volt electrical system
• 1.4 kW output rating
• Clockwise rotation
• 10-tooth drive configuration
• Fits multiple Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications

Fitment Details

• Fits 1992-2004 Ford Mustang, N/A
• Fits 2003 Ford E-150, N/A
• Fits 2003 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 2003 Ford E-250, N/A
• Fits 2003 Ford Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1992-2001 Ford F-150, N/A
• Fits 2000 Ford Mustang, N/A; w/ 2 Mounting Holes
• Fits 1992-1997 Ford F-250, N/A
• Fits 1997 Ford F-250 HD, N/A
• Fits 1992-1997 Ford F-350, N/A
• Fits 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird, N/A
• Fits 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• Fits 1992-1996 Ford Bronco, N/A
• Fits 1992-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1992-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1990-1994 Ford Cougar, N/A
• Fits 1990-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, N/A
• Fits 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, N/A
• Fits 1991 Mercury Colony Park, N/A
• Fits 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A
• Fits 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, N/A; Starter Motor with Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction technology.
• Fits 1990 Lincoln Town Car, N/A
• Fits 1990 Mercury Colony Park, N/A; Starter Motor with Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction technology.
• Fits 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A; Starter Motor with Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction technology.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-crank condition when the ignition is turned
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Starter noise from worn internal components
• Starting issues on high-mileage Ford trucks, vans, and cars

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle application, rotation, tooth count, voltage, and mounting configuration before installation. This part is listed for 12-volt systems with clockwise rotation and a 10-tooth drive; the 2000 Ford Mustang application also notes use with 2 mounting holes. Verify the original starter match on Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, and related applications before replacement.

This part cross-references Anchor 3205 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt to serve as direct replacement parts for the listed applications. Part Number 12188 is cataloged for Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln fitments where the specified starter configuration is required.