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MPA Electrical 3209N Starter Motor
Reliable Starter for Jeep Models
The MPA Electrical New 3209N starter is designed to provide dependable starting power for a range of Jeep vehicles. Engineered with a direct drive design and a 1.4 kW rating, this 12-volt starter ensures consistent performance for your Jeep Cherokee, Wrangler, Wagoneer, and other compatible models.
- Direct drive design for efficient power transfer
- 1.4 kW power rating suitable for various Jeep engines
- Clockwise rotation with 9 teeth for precise engagement
- 12-volt electrical system compatibility
- Manufactured by Ford, ensuring OEM-quality standards
Product Line Details: MPA Electrical New Series
The New product line from MPA Electrical focuses on delivering updated and reliable electrical components tailored for classic and modern vehicles. The 3209N starter is part of this line, offering a balance of durability and performance that meets the demands of Jeep models requiring a direct drive starter with specific rotation and tooth count.
Technical Specifications and Compatibility
This starter features a direct drive mechanism, which provides a straightforward and robust method of engaging the engine flywheel. With a 1.4 kW power rating, it supplies adequate torque for starting engines in Jeep Cherokee, CJ5, CJ7, Grand Wagoneer, J10, J20, Scrambler, Wagoneer, and Wrangler models. The clockwise rotation and 9-tooth pinion gear ensure proper meshing with the engineโs flywheel, while the 12-volt rating matches the electrical system of these vehicles. The part number 3209N identifies this specific starter within the MPA Electrical New line and is essential for ensuring correct fitment.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replaces faulty or worn-out starters in Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler models
- Resolves issues with engine cranking failure or slow starts
- Addresses starter engagement problems due to incorrect rotation or tooth count
- Improves reliability in older Jeep Wagoneer and Scrambler vehicles
- Suitable for restoring starting function in Jeep CJ5 and CJ7 series
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the MPA Electrical 3209N starter, ensure the vehicleโs battery is fully charged and disconnected before beginning. Verify the clockwise rotation and 9-tooth pinion gear match the original starter specifications for your Jeep model. Proper torque settings should be used on mounting bolts to avoid damage. It is recommended to inspect the flywheel teeth for wear before installation to ensure optimal engagement and longevity.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
MPA Electrical starters, including the 3209N, are manufactured to meet OEM standards, with quality controls in place to ensure reliable operation. While specific warranty details are not provided here, MPA Electrical products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Consult the product documentation or supplier for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | MPA Electrical |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 3209N |
| Position | New |
| Design | Direct Drive |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rotation | Clockwise |
| Teeth | 9 |
| Volts | 12 Volts |
| kW Rating | 1.4 kW |
This part fits 110 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1987 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1987 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1987 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1987 | Jeep | Wrangler | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1986 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1986 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1986 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1986 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1986 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1986 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1985 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1985 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1985 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1985 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1985 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1985 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1985 | Jeep | Scrambler | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1984 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1984 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1984 | Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1984 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1984 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1984 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1984 | Jeep | Scrambler | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | Cherokee | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | Cherokee | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | CJ5 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | Scrambler | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1983 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | Cherokee | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | Cherokee | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | CJ5 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | Scrambler | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1982 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | Cherokee | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | Cherokee | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | CJ5 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | CJ5 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | CJ7 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | Scrambler | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1981 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | Cherokee | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | Cherokee | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | CJ5 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | CJ5 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | CJ7 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | Cherokee | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | Cherokee | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | CJ5 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | CJ5 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | CJ7 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | Cherokee | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | Cherokee | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | Cherokee | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | CJ5 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | CJ5 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | CJ5 | 3.8L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | CJ7 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | CJ7 | 3.8L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | J10 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | J20 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | Cherokee | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | Cherokee | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | Cherokee | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | CJ5 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | CJ5 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | CJ5 | 3.8L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | CJ7 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | CJ7 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | CJ7 | 3.8L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | J10 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | J10 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | J10 | 4.2L | L6 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | J20 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | J20 | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | New |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.