MPA Electrical 3160 Starter Motor

Starter for Ford and Mercury Applications

MPA Electrical 3160 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built for specific Ford and Mercury vehicles from the late 1970s and early 1980s. It uses a direct drive design with a clockwise rotation and a 1.4 kW rating for the listed applications.

This starter is a fitment-based replacement for Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Ford Fairmont, Mercury Capri, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Zephyr applications where the original unit matches the listed case and production notes. Part number 3160 is also referenced under Anchor 3160 and 3169 for the same application.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Direct drive design
• 1.4 kW rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Built for Ford-manufactured applications

Fitment Details

• Fits 1982 Ford Thunderbird, N/A, with 4 1/2 inch diameter case; remanufactured.
• Fits 1981-1982 Mercury Cougar, N/A, first production, 4 1/2 inch diameter case; remanufactured.
• Fits 1981 Ford Fairmont, N/A, first production, with 4 1/2 inch diameter case; remanufactured.
• Fits 1979-1981 Ford Mustang, N/A, remanufactured.
• Fits 1980-1981 Ford Thunderbird, N/A, remanufactured.
• Fits 1981 Mercury Capri, N/A, first production, with 4 1/2 inch diameter case; remanufactured.
• Fits 1981 Mercury Zephyr, N/A, first production, with 4 1/2 inch diameter case; remanufactured.
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford Fairmont, N/A, remanufactured.
• Fits 1979-1980 Mercury Capri, N/A, remanufactured.
• Fits 1980 Mercury Cougar, N/A, remanufactured.
• Fits 1978-1980 Mercury Zephyr, N/A, remanufactured.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Engine no-crank conditions
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting caused by worn starter components
• Starter failure on 12-volt Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Replacement needs for direct-drive starter applications

Installation Notes

Verify the starter case diameter, tooth count, rotation, voltage, and production notes before installation. This part number 3160 is listed for specific Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Ford Fairmont, Mercury Capri, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Zephyr applications, so match the original unit to the vehicle details and mounting configuration before ordering.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for the listed electrical and mechanical specifications, including 12 volts, direct drive construction, clockwise rotation, and 9 teeth. Confirm all fitment details against the vehicle application before installation.