Where is the starter located on a 2001 mustang

The starter is on the driver's side of the engine. There may be an oxygen sensor bracket in the way to accessing it. If so, remove the harness to the sensor using your hands and unbolt the bracket from the engine using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. if you have to follow the battery lead.
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Removal & Installation The starter is generally located in the middle and accessed underneath the engine and is held on by 2 or 3 bolts. --- V6 Engines To Remove:
NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti-theft system is deactivated (if equipped.)
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.

1. Safely raise and support the vehicle
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
3. Negative battery cable
4. Starter electrical connections
5. Ground cable
6. Starter bolts
7. Starter

1. Install or connect the following:
2. Starter. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
3. Ground cable. Tighten the bolt to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
4. Starter electrical connections
5. Negative battery cable
6. Lower the vehicle
7. Start engine and check for proper operation.
8. Test drive vehicle to confirm repairs

1. Safely raise and support the vehicle
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
3. Negative battery cable
4. Starter electrical connections
5. Starter bolts
6. Starter

1. Install or connect the following:
2. Starter. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
3. Starter electrical connections
4. HO2S sensor connector and bracket
5. Negative battery cable
6. Lower the vehicle
7. Start engine and check for proper operation.
8. Test drive vehicle to confirm repairs