MPA Electrical 17578N Starter Motor

Starter for Ford Super Duty and Excursion

MPA Electrical 17578N is a 12-volt starter built with a planetary gear reduction design and a 3.6 kW rating for strong cranking performance. It uses a clockwise rotation and a 12-tooth drive, making it a direct-fit replacement for select Ford truck and van applications with Mitsubishi starter configurations.

Key Features

• 12-volt starter motor for starting system service
• Planetary gear reduction design for efficient torque delivery
• 3.6 kW output rating
• Clockwise rotation
• 12-tooth drive
• Manufactured by Mitsubishi
• New part line from MPA Electrical

Detailed Product Overview

MPA Electrical part number 17578N is built for vehicles that use a Mitsubishi-style starter with the listed electrical and mounting specifications. It is a practical replacement choice for Ford Excursion, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, and related Ford E-Series and heavy-duty truck applications where the original starter matches the same design, rotation, tooth count, and voltage requirements. This part cross-references BBB Industries 17578 for the same application.

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

Common Replacement Uses

• Engine cranking problems caused by a worn starter motor
• Slow or inconsistent starting on Ford truck and van applications
• Starter noise related to drive gear wear
• Electrical starting failure from an aging unit
• Replacement for Mitsubishi-style starter configurations

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the starter mounting style, rotation, tooth count, voltage, and kW rating against the original unit before installation. Confirm the vehicle uses the listed Mitsubishi starter configuration, and compare the existing part number when possible. On 2001 Ford Excursion, F-250 Super Duty, and F-350 Super Duty applications, confirm the three-bolt mount starter motor setup before ordering.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies this starter as a new replacement component built to match the specified electrical and mechanical requirements for the listed Ford applications.