2014 Ford Fusion Starter Removal 

Glad I could help.

Which way did you get to it?

@@kckrol85 literally up top

It’s in the front for me

Yes. These go from 2013 to 2016.

No. The 2.5 is a different architecture and naturally aspirated. If I remember correctly you can take a few things off and get the starter out through the top on a 2.5.

Make sure you have a solid 12+ Volts at the hot cable where it connects to the starter. You can also test the switching at the solenoid if you have a helper to push the button or turn the key (if that's how it starts) to crank. That should also be 12+ Volts while cranking. If you can access the starter while someone tries to crank it, tap on it. Sometimes that will get you a few more starts and is a definite indicator that the starter itself is faulty. Find the starter relay in the power distribution box under the hood and swap it with one just like it from the box. This could indicate a faulty relay.

A loud humming suggests the starter is somehow stuck. That could be anything causing the armature to bind from rust and moisture to excessive heat and melted parts. The bendix works like a one way clutch.

@@MrRlwillis1977 just did my 15 fusion and it was a chore. One ACS

@@frankmontez6853 I sincerely hope the video was helpful.

I didn’t do the putting back on the bottom cover. And thought no big deal I’ll put it later or not at all. I didn’t know that bolts on the soft belly cover also is holding the steel belly plate. A loud noise gave me clue. 😂