MPA Electrical 3156 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Ford Applications

MPA Electrical 3156 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for Ford applications that need a direct drive unit with clockwise rotation. It features a 1.2 kW rating and a 9-tooth design for the listed Ford and Mercury vehicles, including Mustang, Capri, Fairmont, Pinto, Bobcat, Zephyr, Cougar, and Fairmont applications.

This MPA Electrical remanufactured line focuses on OE-style replacement coverage for starting-system service. Part number 3156 is also cross-referenced with Anchor 3156 and 3166 for the same application.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Direct drive design
• 1.2 kW rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth starter drive
• Fits Ford and Mercury compact-car applications from 1977-1981

Fitment Details

• Fits 1981 Ford Fairmont, N/A, first production with 229mm str. length; remanufactured
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford Fairmont, N/A, remanufactured
• Fits 1977-1980 Ford Pinto, N/A, second production with battery tab on 1977 models; remanufactured
• Fits 1979-1981 Ford Mustang, N/A, remanufactured
• Fits 1981 Mercury Cougar, N/A, first production with 229mm str. length; remanufactured
• Fits 1978-1981 Mercury Zephyr, N/A, first production with 229mm str. length on 1981 models; remanufactured
• Fits 1978-1981 Mercury Bobcat, N/A, from 6/77 on 1977 models; remanufactured
• Fits 1979-1981 Mercury Capri, N/A, remanufactured

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-crank conditions caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starting performance
• Starter drive or rotation mismatch on listed Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Electrical starting-system replacement needs on 12-volt applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s production date, starter length, and battery-tab notes before ordering, especially on 1977-1981 Ford Pinto, Mercury Bobcat, and 1981 first-production Fairmont, Cougar, and Zephyr applications. Confirm clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive, and 12-volt system requirements against the original unit before installation.

For best results, compare the removed starter to the replacement part number 3156 and check mounting and electrical connections before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for service replacement use and specified to match the listed OE-style application details for Ford and Mercury vehicles.