Section 58 (Starting System): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
A gear reduction starter with permanent magnet fields is used. An internal planetary gear reduction unit provides increased cranking torque. The starting system includes a starter motor with solenoid-actuated drive, battery, starter/ignition switch, Digital Transmission Range (DTR) sensor (A/T), Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch (M/T), starter relay and associated circuitry.
If vehicle is equipped with anti-theft system, starter relay coil is not permanently grounded. Ground is supplied through Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module when system conditions are satisfied. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT for additional information.