WAI 3185N Starter

WAI 3185N Starter for Ford Applications

The WAI 3185N is a 12-volt starter built for Ford trucks, vans, and passenger vehicles that need dependable cranking performance. It uses a wound wire direct drive design, clockwise rotation, and a flange mount layout to match the listed applications.

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

Application Coverage

Compatible With Ford Bronco, F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350, E-100 Econoline, E-150 Econoline, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, Econoline Club Wagon, Fairmont, and Mercury Monarch applications across the listed model years. This part number, 3185N, also cross-references Anchor 3185 for the same application.

• Fits 1982-1991 Ford Bronco, N/A
• Fits 1980 Ford Bronco, N/A
• Fits 1981 Ford Bronco, N/A, To 1/15/81
• Fits 1977 Ford Bronco, N/A, w/B+ Tab on Rear of Starter
• Fits 1982-1991 Ford F-150, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford F-150, N/A
• Fits 1981 Ford F-150, N/A, To 1/15/81
• Fits 1977 Ford F-150, N/A, w/B+ Tab on Rear of Starter
• Fits 1982-1991 Ford F-250, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford F-250, N/A
• Fits 1981 Ford F-250, N/A, To 1/15/81
• Fits 1977 Ford F-250, N/A, w/B+ Tab on Rear of Starter
• Fits 1989-1991 Ford F-350, N/A
• Fits 1978-1987 Ford F-350, N/A
• Fits 1988 Ford F-350, N/A, Ford Sieries 4 MOD II
• Fits 1990 Ford F-200, N/A, Mexico
• Fits 1988 Ford F-200, N/A, Mexico
• Fits 1982-1989 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1982-1989 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1982-1989 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1984 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1982 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1984 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1978-1982 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1978-1984 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1982-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1982-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1982-1983 Ford F-100, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Ford F-100, N/A
• Fits 1981 Ford F-100, N/A, To 1/15/81
• Fits 1977 Ford F-100, N/A, w/B+ Tab on Rear of Starter
• Fits 1978-1980 Mercury Monarch, N/A
• Fits 1977 Mercury Monarch, N/A, w/B+ Tab on Rear of Starter
• Fits 1978-1979 Ford Fairmont, N/A
• Fits 1978-1979 Mercury Zephyr, N/A
• Fits 1968 Ford F-100, N/A, Mexico
• Fits 1965-1966 Ford F-100, N/A, Mexico

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Worn drive gear or rotation mismatch issues
• Replacement needs for original Ford starter applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, engine configuration, and any listed notes before installation. This starter uses a flange mount, 9-tooth drive, and clockwise rotation, so matching the original unit’s specifications is important for proper engagement and fitment. The 1977 and 1981 applications include note-specific coverage, including B+ tab and cutoff-date requirements.

Quality Assurance

WAI states that its starters are built with proprietary components and processes and are produced as 100% new units rather than remanufactured units. The 3185N is engineered to deliver the amp output needed for modern vehicle starting demands.