MPA Electrical 3261SN Starter Motor

Starter for Ford Focus, Contour, Cougar, Mystique

MPA Electrical 3261SN is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.5 kW rating. It is configured for clockwise rotation and uses a 10-tooth drive, making it a direct replacement option for select Ford and Mercury applications.

Key Features

• Permanent magnet gear reduction starter design
• 1.5 kW output for starting-system service
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 10-tooth drive configuration
• Fits select Ford Focus, Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique applications

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 3261SN is a replacement starter for vehicles that use a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation unit with a 10-tooth drive. The permanent magnet gear reduction design supports compact packaging and efficient cranking performance, while the 1.5 kW rating matches the electrical demands of the listed applications. This part number, 3261SN, is listed for 2000-2004 Ford Focus, 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, and 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique. This part cross-references Anchor 3261 for the same application.

MPA Electrical’s New line identifies replacement electrical components built for service applications, including starters and related charging and starting parts. For buyers searching for a Ford Focus starter 3261SN or a starter for Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique applications, this unit matches the listed rotation, tooth count, voltage, and output specifications.

What It Is Used For

• No-crank or slow-crank starting complaints
• Starter motor failure from worn internal components
• Incorrect rotation or drive-tooth mismatch during replacement
• Electrical starting-system service on listed Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Replacement of a 12-volt starter with the same gear reduction configuration

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original starter’s rotation, tooth count, voltage, and mounting style before installation. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially on 2000-2004 Ford Focus, 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, and 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique. Compare the existing unit to part number 3261SN and the listed interchange references before final fitment.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies replacement starting and charging components for automotive service use. This starter is cataloged with OE-style fitment data and interchange references to support accurate replacement selection.