Remy 97146 Starter Motor

Starter for Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable

Remy 97146 is a new 12-volt starter built for direct replacement service on select Ford and Mercury applications. It uses a permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design with a closed nose and clockwise rotation for the specified fitments.

• New starter, not remanufactured
• 1.4 power rating
• Permanent magnet planetary gear reduction design
• Closed nose configuration
• 12-pinion-tooth drive
• Clockwise rotation
• 12-volt electrical system
• OE manufacturer listed as Ford
• Remy 97146 for targeted starter replacement service

Product details

Remy New 97146 is engineered as a starter and related component for vehicles that require a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation unit with a closed nose and 12-tooth pinion. The permanent magnet planetary gear reduction layout supports compact packaging and efficient cranking performance in the applications listed below. This starter is a fitment-based replacement for 2000-2007 Ford Taurus and 2000-2005 Mercury Sable, making it a practical choice when servicing starting-system faults on those vehicles. This part cross-references Ford OE numbers 6F1T-11000-AA and 6F1Z-11002-AA for the same application.

Common issues this starter can address

• Engine no-crank condition when the starter motor fails
• Intermittent starting caused by worn internal starter components
• Slow cranking from reduced starter output
• Starter noise related to pinion engagement problems
• Starting-system replacement needs on Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models

Installation notes and tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, engine configuration, and starter mounting style before installation. Confirm clockwise rotation, 12-volt electrical requirements, closed nose design, and 12-pinion-tooth specification against the original unit. For best results, inspect battery condition, cable connections, and charging-system output before replacing the starter. Remy 97146 is listed for 2000-2007 Ford Taurus and 2000-2005 Mercury Sable applications.

Quality assurance

Remy supplies new electrical components for starter and charging-system service, and this part is identified as a new OE-manufacturer-style replacement for Ford applications.