MPA Electrical 3115 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Ford Applications

MPA Electrical Part Number 3115 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct-drive operation with a clockwise rotation and 9-tooth engagement. With a 1.0 kW rating, it is specified for classic Ford starting systems where correct electrical output and gear engagement are critical.

This remanufactured starter is a fit for select Ford F-100, F-250, F-350, and Thunderbird applications, along with a 1961 Mercury Colony Park. It is also a direct reference for common OE and aftermarket numbers used in these vintage Ford starting system applications.

Key Features

• MPA Electrical remanufactured starter
• Part number 3115
• Direct drive design
• 1.0 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth starter drive
• Built for Ford starter applications

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 3115 is a remanufactured starter for classic Ford vehicles that require a direct-drive, clockwise-rotation unit with a 9-tooth drive and 12-volt configuration. The 1.0 kW rating supports the starting demands of vintage Ford engines, while the remanufactured construction makes it a practical replacement for worn or failing original starters. This part number 3115 is listed for 1956-1961 Ford F-100, F-250, and F-350 models, plus select Thunderbird and Mercury Colony Park applications. For Thunderbird fitment, note the battery post at 11 o'clock on the listed application.

This starter cross-references Anchor 3115 and 3136 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1956-1961 Ford F-100, N/A
• Fits 1956-1961 Ford F-250, N/A
• Fits 1956-1961 Ford F-350, N/A
• Fits 1956-1961 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; battery post at 11 o'clock; remanufactured
• Fits 1961 Mercury Colony Park, N/A
• Fits 1960 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; 12 Volt Starter; remanufactured
• Fits 1958 Ford Thunderbird, N/A

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak cranking on a 12-volt Ford starting system
• No-crank conditions caused by a worn starter motor
• Starter drive engagement issues related to tooth count or rotation mismatch
• Electrical starting problems in classic Ford truck and Thunderbird applications
• Replacement needs for remanufactured OE-style starter service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s voltage, rotation, tooth count, and mounting configuration before installation. For Thunderbird applications, confirm the battery post position noted in the fitment data, and compare the existing starter to the replacement unit to ensure the correct direct-drive layout. Always inspect cables, grounds, and the battery condition when replacing a starter.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for replacement use in automotive starting systems and are specified here with the listed electrical and mechanical attributes for accurate application matching.