Starter for 1975-1995 Ford F-150 & More - MSD 5090

MSD 5090 starter for the 1975-1995 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L, the 1977-1995 F-150 V8 5.8L and other vehicles turns the engine over so it can start. It belongs to MSD's Advanced Power System (APS) line and is designed to crank high-compression engines.

• Billet mount that can be clocked into different positions for tight installs
• Downsized housing for clearance around oil pans and exhaust headers
• Ball bearing supported armature and pinion gear
• 3 hp motor to turn over high-compression engines
• 4.4:1 gear reduction to deliver torque to the engine's ring gear
• Powder coated MSD red finish

Quick facts

• Part: MSD 5090 starter
• Fits: the 1975-1995 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L, the 1977-1995 F-150 V8 5.8L and other vehicles
• Condition: New

Slow cranking, a single click or a grinding noise at startup can mean the starter is wearing out. Before you replace it, rule out a weak battery, corroded cable ends and a loose ground strap, because each of them can leave the engine turning slowly. The engine takes one starter.

Fits

This 164-tooth starter is a direct-fit replacement for the 1982-1995 Ford Mustang V8 5.0L, the 1995 Mustang V8 5.8L, the 1977-1978 Ford F-250 V8 5.0L, the 1977-1995 F-250 V8 5.8L, the 1980-1995 F-250 V8 5.0L and many other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models. If your car isn't named here, run its year and engine through the "Vehicles it fits" section.

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