MPA Electrical 17578 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Ford Super Duty Applications

This remanufactured MPA Electrical starter is built for 12-volt Ford truck and van applications that use a Mitsubishi-style starter design. Part number 17578 features a planetary gear reduction setup, clockwise rotation, and a 12-tooth drive for dependable cranking performance in demanding starting systems.

Compatible With Ford Excursion, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford E-350 Econoline, Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, Ford E-350 Super Duty, Ford F-250 HD, Ford F-250, and Ford F-350 applications listed below. The MPA Electrical Remanufactured line focuses on rebuilt electrical components for direct replacement use, and this starter is identified by part number 17578.

Key Features

• Brand: MPA Electrical Remanufactured
• Part number: 17578
• Starter type: 12-volt electrical starter
• Design: Planetary gear reduction
• Rotation: Clockwise
• Drive teeth: 12
• Output rating: 3.6 kW
• Manufacturer style: Mitsubishi

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 17578 is a remanufactured starter for Ford diesel and heavy-duty truck platforms that require a Mitsubishi-pattern unit with a three-bolt mount on select applications. The 3.6 kW rating and planetary gear reduction design are suited to high-compression starting demands, while the clockwise rotation and 12-tooth drive match the specified OE-style configuration. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, or Ford Excursion, this unit provides a direct-fit electrical starting component for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references BBB Industries 17578 for the same application.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter motor failure
• Intermittent starting after key engagement
• Grinding or improper starter drive engagement
• Electrical starter wear in high-load Ford truck applications

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2001 Ford Excursion, N/A, three-bolt mount starter motor; remanufactured
• Fits 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A, three-bolt mount starter motor; remanufactured
• Fits 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A, three-bolt mount starter motor; remanufactured
• Fits 1995-2000 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured
• Fits 1999-2000 Ford E-350 Super Duty, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured
• Fits 2000 Ford Excursion, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured
• Fits 1999-2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured
• Fits 1999-2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured
• Fits 1995-1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured
• Fits 1997 Ford F-250 HD, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured
• Fits 1994-1997 Ford F-350, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured
• Fits 1994-1996 Ford F-250, N/A, compatible with Mitsubishi; remanufactured

Verify the mounting style, electrical connections, and drive engagement against the original unit before installation. Confirm that the vehicle uses the listed Mitsubishi-style starter configuration and the correct 12-volt system specification.

Quality Assurance

This remanufactured starter is built to match the specified application details for Ford truck and van fitment. Part number 17578 is listed with OE-style interchange references and application-specific configuration data to support accurate replacement selection.