MPA Electrical 3153 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Ford Starter for Classic Applications

MPA Electrical 3153 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles from 1977-1991. It uses a direct drive design with a clockwise rotation and a 1.4 kW rating for OE-style starting performance.

This starter is a fit for many Ford E-150 Econoline, F-150, Bronco, Mustang, and related applications, making it a practical replacement for older charging and starting systems that need a correct-fit remanufactured unit.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Direct drive design
• 1.4 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive gear
• Built for Ford applications
• Part number 3153 for easy identification

Detailed Product Overview

MPA Electrical 3153 is a remanufactured starter for classic Ford platforms and related Mercury and Lincoln models. It is specified with a direct drive layout, 12 volts, clockwise rotation, and a 9-tooth drive, which are important details when matching the starter to the vehicle’s original starting system. This part number 3153 also cross-references Anchor 3153 and 3168 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes long-tail search applications such as Fits 1978-1991 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1978-1982 Ford F-150, N/A; Fits 1980-1982 Ford Bronco, N/A; and Fits 1979-1980 Ford Mustang, N/A. Additional coverage extends to Ford F-100, F-250, F-350, LTD, Thunderbird, Fairmont, and select Mercury and Lincoln models. The part number 3153 is also associated with OE-style interchange references including D7OZ-11002-A and E1AZ-11002-B.

Common Problems This Starter Can Address

• Engine no-crank condition caused by a worn starter motor
• Slow or inconsistent cranking on 12-volt Ford starting systems
• Starter drive wear that prevents proper engagement with the flywheel
• Electrical starting failure on older remanufactured replacement applications
• Replacement needs for original Ford starter configurations with clockwise rotation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, engine configuration, and starter case style before ordering, especially on 1977-1983 Ford and Mercury applications with production-date-specific notes. Confirm the 12-volt system, clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive, and direct drive layout match the original unit. On some listings, fitment depends on production timing or battery tab configuration, so compare the existing starter to the application notes before installation.

Fits 1977-1991 Ford and Mercury applications across E-Series vans, F-Series trucks, Bronco, Mustang, LTD, Thunderbird, Capri, Cougar, Grand Marquis, Marquis, Monarch, Zephyr, and select Lincoln models.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured parts are rebuilt for replacement use in automotive starting systems. This starter is identified by part number 3153 and is cataloged for direct-fit applications where the original Ford-style starter specification is required.