WAI 3131N Starter

Starter for Ford and Mercury Applications

WAI 3131N is a 12-volt starter built for Ford-family vehicles that need dependable cranking performance. This unit uses a wound wire direct drive design, clockwise rotation, a flange mount, and a 9-tooth drive to match the listed applications.

Built as a 100% new starter, WAI 3131N is engineered for the amp output required by today’s vehicles while maintaining consistent starting performance across classic Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln platforms.

Key Features

• Part number 3131N
• 12-volt starter for Ford-family applications
• Wound wire direct drive construction
• Clockwise (right) starter rotation
• 9-tooth drive gear
• Flange mounting type
• 1.1 power rating
• 100% new, not remanufactured

Detailed Product Description

WAI 3131N is a direct replacement starter for a wide range of classic Ford and Mercury vehicles, including the Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, Ford F-100, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford Thunderbird, Ford LTD, Ford Econoline, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Montego, Mercury Marauder, Mercury Colony Park, Mercury Capri, Mercury Villager, Mercury Monarch, and Lincoln Continental. It also fits the 1966 Ford F-350 with 3-hole mount and the 1977 Mercury Monarch with B+ tab on rear of starter.

This part cross-references Anchor 3128 and 3131 for the same application. The 3131N starter is built with proprietary components and manufacturing processes to support long service life and reliable performance in compatible Ford and Mercury starting systems.

Common Starting Problems It Can Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-crank condition caused by a worn starter
• Intermittent starting performance
• Starter drive engagement issues
• Electrical load problems from an aging starter assembly

Installation Notes and Fitment Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, engine configuration, mounting style, and starter rotation before installation. Confirm the 9-tooth drive, flange mount, and clockwise rotation match the original unit. Fitment includes 1975-1976 Ford F-100, 1975-1976 Ford F-150, 1975-1976 Ford F-250, 1975-1976 Ford F-350, 1972-1974 Ford Bronco, 1964-1970 Ford Mustang, 1964-1968 Ford Thunderbird, 1961-1966 Ford Econoline, 1958-1967 Lincoln Continental, and additional listed Ford and Mercury applications.

Quality Assurance

WAI manufactures this starter as a 100% new unit rather than a remanufactured part. Proprietary components and production processes are used to support consistent output and service life across the listed Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications.