Remy 28003 Starter

Remanufactured Starter for Ford Applications

The Remy Premium Remanufactured 28003 is a 12-volt starter built for Ford applications that need a direct-fit replacement with OE-style performance characteristics. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design, a closed nose, clockwise rotation, and an 11-tooth pinion for the specified vehicle applications.

Remy Premium Remanufactured focuses on remanufactured electrical components for starting and charging systems. This starter is identified as part number 28003 and is superseded to 28730, making it important to verify the current service number when ordering for Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, and related models.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter, part number 28003
• 12-volt electrical system application
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for compact starter performance
• Closed nose configuration
• Clockwise rotation
• 11-tooth pinion
• OE manufacturer listed as Ford
• Superseded to 28730

Detailed Product Overview

This starter is engineered for Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles across multiple model years, including Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus, Transit Connect, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, and Mercury Milan. The Remy 28003 is a remanufactured unit built to match the electrical and mechanical requirements of the listed applications, with a 1.4 power rating and pulley included as specified in the product data.

This part cross-references Ford service numbers such as 3S4T-11000-AB and 3S4Z-11002-AB for the same application. When searching for a starter for 2010-2013 Ford Focus or 2005-2012 Ford Escape, using the part number 28003 alongside the vehicle year and engine-specific fitment details helps confirm the correct replacement.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Engine no-crank conditions
• Slow or weak starter engagement
• Intermittent starting caused by starter wear
• Starter noise related to pinion or drive wear
• Electrical starting failure in Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s original starter configuration before installation, especially because this unit is superseded to 28730. Match the 12-volt system, clockwise rotation, closed nose design, and 11-tooth pinion to the original application. Verify fitment against the exact year and model listing for Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus, Transit Connect, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, or Mercury Milan before installation.

• Fits 2013 Ford Edge, N/A; superseded; to 06/05/2012
• Fits 2013 Ford Escape, N/A; Ford unit; superseded
• Fits 2013 Ford Explorer, N/A; superseded; to 07/09/2012
• Fits 2010-2013 Ford Focus, N/A; Ford unit; superseded
• Fits 2013 Ford Taurus, N/A; superseded; to 07/09/2012
• Fits 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2012 Ford Edge, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2005-2012 Ford Escape, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2012 Ford Explorer, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2012 Ford Fusion, N/A; Ford unit; superseded
• Fits 2011 Ford Fusion, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2005-2006 Mazda Tribute, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2011 Mercury Milan, N/A; superseded
• Fits 2003-2009 Ford Focus, N/A; superseded

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured electrical components are remanufactured for starting-system service and are identified here with OE manufacturer reference to Ford. The part status is listed as superseded to 28730, so current catalog verification is recommended when matching this starter to the vehicle application.