Are the starters compatible with a different engine

Asked by Charles May 19, 2020 at 06:44 PM about the 1998 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 4.0l v6 sohc engine and I needed a new starter and
I thought I got the sohc one but I got th4 one for a 4.0l v6
ohv engine, can I still use it

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yes, they are the same as long as you got the right one for the automatic and or manual transmission, as they are different.

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