The starter on the 1987 Ford Thunderbird is relatively easy to change out for the home mechanic; all you need is a little patience, a socket set, and a little elbow grease. If you don't know anything about auto repair then stop reading immediately and take your car to a qualified mechanic. Now for the folks with a little experience in dealing with the legendary P.O.S. that is the Ford Thunderbird, the first step is deciding whether or not you have a problem.

If the starter motor doesn't turn at all when the ignition switch is operated, make sure the shift lever is in neutral or park. The automatic transmission T-Birds of this model year comes equipped with a neutral sta

So you've decided you have a bad starter? Well welcome to the fun zone! Remove the negative battery cable. You're going to need a set of ramps or a hydraulic jack and jack-stands. If you've got ramps, get two buddies to help you. Hop in your car and let your buddies push it up on the ramps. Don't let them know how heavy your car is and laugh as they kill themselves trying to push the thing. When and if they do get it up the ramps depress the break pedal and set the emergency break. Or for effect do neither and let it roll back on top of them. If you don't have ramps set the emergency break then slide your jack under the middle front of your car. You'll see a plate running across that will support it. In either case make sure you put blocks behind the back wheels. Jack the car up and set your stands. I suggest consuming at least a six pack of your favorite beer before continuing. Disconnect the large cable from the terminal on the starter motor. Next remove the two mounting bolts that hold the starter in place. Support the thing with one hand and jerk it out with the other.

Wow, you're done! Now jump in your buddy's ride and have him take you to your favorite parts house. If he complains remind him you've been drinking heavily and

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