Remy 97118 Starter Motor

Starter for Ford and Mazda Applications

Remy New 97118 is a 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design for dependable engine cranking. It is a new unit with a closed nose configuration, clockwise rotation, 10 pinion teeth, and a 1.4 power rating.

Compatible with select Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Mazda B4000, and Mazda Navajo applications, this starter is built for direct replacement use where OE-style fitment is required. Remy 97118 is also listed with Ford OE manufacturer coverage for the specified applications.

Key Features

• New starter for electrical, charging, and starting system repair
• Permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design
• 12-volt electrical system application
• Closed nose starter housing
• Clockwise rotation
• 10-tooth pinion configuration
• Power rating: 1.4
• Pulley included as listed in product attributes

Product Details

Remy 97118 is engineered as a replacement starter for Ford and Mazda trucks and SUVs that require the specified OE-style configuration. It is a new starter, not remanufactured, and is identified for use on 1990-1997 Ford Ranger, 1991-1996 Ford Explorer, 1994-1997 Mazda B4000, and 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo applications. A 1997 Ford Explorer listing also notes a spade “S” terminal on the left side of the solenoid.

This part cross-references Ford OE numbers F0TZ-11002-A and F07U-11000-AA for the same application. The Remy 97118 part number is useful when matching the starter by electrical configuration, nose style, rotation, and pinion tooth count.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Engine cranks slowly or inconsistently
• No-crank condition caused by starter failure
• Starter engagement problems related to worn internal components
• Electrical starting issues on Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Mazda B4000, or Mazda Navajo
• Replacement needed for a damaged or non-functioning OE starter

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, engine application, terminal layout, rotation direction, and pinion tooth count before installation. For the 1997 Ford Explorer application, confirm the spade “S” terminal on the left side of the solenoid. Match the starter to the existing OE-style mounting and electrical connections to ensure proper fitment.

Quality Assurance

Remy supplies this starter as a new replacement component for the listed Ford and Mazda applications. The OE manufacturer reference to Ford supports application matching for the vehicles shown in the fitment data.

• Fits 1997 Ford Explorer, N/A; w/Spade "S" Terminal on Left Side of Solenoid; New
• Fits 1990-1997 Ford Ranger, N/A; New
• Fits 1994-1997 Mazda B4000, N/A; New
• Fits 1991-1996 Ford Explorer, N/A; New
• Fits 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo, N/A; New