Remy 16385 Starter Motor

Remy 16385 Starter for Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan

Remy 16385 is a premium remanufactured 12-volt starter built for direct replacement service on select Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan applications. It uses a permanent magnet offset gear reduction design with a closed nose and counterclockwise rotation for OE-style fit and function.

Built around Mitsubishi OE manufacturer specifications, this starter is designed for 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles. The Remy Premium Remanufactured line focuses on restored starting-system performance with application-specific construction.

Key Features

• Part number: 16385
• Premium remanufactured starter
• 12-volt electrical system
• 1.4 power rating
• Permanent magnet offset gear reduction design
• Closed nose configuration
• 22-tooth pinion
• Counterclockwise rotation
• OE manufacturer: Mitsubishi
• Pulley included

Detailed Description

Remy 16385 is engineered as a replacement starter for Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models that use a Mitsubishi-based OE starting system. The permanent magnet offset gear reduction design supports efficient cranking performance, while the closed nose housing and 22-tooth pinion help maintain proper engagement with the engine’s starting components. This starter is a direct-fit option for 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan applications, and the part number 16385 is also referenced in OE-style interchange listings for related service use.

This part cross-references 9E5Z-11002-A and M0T16271 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement
• Electrical starting-system wear on higher-mileage vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and starter configuration before installation. Confirm 12-volt system requirements, counterclockwise rotation, and the closed nose design match the original unit. Compare the OE number and connector/fitment details on the removed starter to help ensure correct application on Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured starters are rebuilt to application-specific standards using OE manufacturer reference data from Mitsubishi for this part family. Remy 16385 is intended to restore dependable starting performance while matching the original design requirements for the listed vehicles.