Starter Solenoid

[jlfernan]

Don't see one in my boxes. Don't see in inventory sheets. Don't see it backordered. Can someone tell me what box it should be in or which one to I need?

[JRL16]

The solenoid will be on your starter. Lots of discussion if a starter solenoid is needed besides that one. Mine doesn't and works fine. I too searched my boxes and called FFR about it. You're not alone with this.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Maybe things have changed recently but the last complete kit I did included an OEM Ford style remote solenoid to be used with the Ron Francis harness. As I recall it was boxed with the other miscellaneous electrical components such as the horns, etc.

Jeff

[jlfernan]

According to the website:

Gauges, Dash, and Electrical Assembly:
End those wiring harness woes. Integrated harness and electronic gauges are just the start of this massive assembly. Choose either vintage/replica or modern/performance gauges to complement an authentic street style dash. Complete assembly comes with covered aluminum dash, dash buttons, toggles and indicator lights, switches, and horn.

MK4 pre-cut aluminum dashboard with fasteners
Padded dash cover, black vinyl
Custom fit chassis wiring harness
Ignition switch with FFR keys, headlight switch, three-position turn signal switch, starter solenoid and horns

My horns are in box 20, but no solenoid. Instead of waiting for FFR, which should I buy?

[Jeff Kleiner]

1990 Mustang GT.

Jeff

[karlos]

My kit's a couple years old now. I don't remember ever seeing one, and there's no starter solenoid on my parts order list. I checked the page that includes the chassis wiring harness, horns, ignition switch components, etc. Not there. Guessing it's probably not an inadvertent omission.

[brewha]

My new kit I received in March did not have one and was not listed on the shipping manifest either. With the new mini starters, you really don't need one. I put a battery switch in the engine compartment to use as a junction box which would the only reason to use one with a mini.

[CraigS]

You definitely do not need a firewall solenoid. The only problem you run into w/o one is, depending on battery location and electrical options installed, you can end up w/ too many cables on the starter battery lug. I like to use something like this
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/47211/EATON-s-Bussmann-Series-JB3816-2-Junction-Block-/
mounted on the firewall or top of passenger footbox. Or you may want this if you have some extra accessories to power
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/47226/Power-Post-Red-3-8-160-Amp/
or
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/46096/EATON-s-Bussmann-Series-Power-Fuse-Module-60A-/

[edwardb]

My complete kit from August 2015 didn't have one either. X-whatever on you don't need one if using a PMGR (Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction) mini-starter with an integrated solenoid, which is now pretty much standard. A junction block or bus bar can be used to gather the wires instead. Or I use a front mounted master disconnect.

[CraigS]

... Or I use a front mounted master disconnect. Now that is a great idea. They usually have pretty long studs so easy to stack up several hot leads if needed.