Yes, The Starter Bolts to the Tranny Bellhousing, but it "hangs" over the Engine about 8-9 mm...as can be seen in the pics. (hopefully these pics work...)
Starter
2.5L Duratec Block
View 1 of 3.0L Block Ground for Starter Clearance
View 2 of 3.0L Block Ground For Starter Clearance
98 Contour SE Sport ATX lightly modded... =0) 14.1 @ 98MPH 1/4 mile!!! New Version 3.0 inside =0)