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 Replacement Parts Catalog
OEM Replacement Parts Catalog
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How do I know if I have a bad alternator?
The job of the alternator is to assist in the proper circulation of electrical current from your battery to the other vital components in the car, while it's running, such as your radio, headlights, and interior lights. Signs of a faulty alternator include dim or flickering headlights, trouble or hesitation while starting your car, dim or flickering interior lights, a radio that cuts in and out, or a complete loss of power altogether. Since electrical systems can be difficult to troubleshoot, you can take your vehicle to a professional who can test to see if your ignition spark is making it past the alternator. For help with your specific application, we recommend to ask in our car forum.
What's the difference between a standard alternator and a performance one?
Regular or stock alternators will simply keep the electricity flowing through the components you need during regular use. Regular use would be defined as street driving where you keep the car continually under the RPM redline and you don't operate large amounts of video or audio equipment. Stock alternators are more than enough to power your car's stock components and even some small additions such as some extra audio, extra lights, and navigation. For those who drive high performance cars with large engine displacement, turbo or superchargers, aftermarket ignition, and other add-ons like multiple TV screens and DVD players, they will need a performance alternator to deliver adequate spark to the car and the many trick additions. The performance alternator allows your car to run with a hotter spark more consistently while supporting more components.
How do I maintain my alternator?
The best approach to alternator maintenance is three fold. Since your alternator is driven by the serpentine belt attached to the front of your engine, the first step in maintenance is to maintain a healthy serpentine belt. To do this, you must make sure your belts are the right size, they are adequately tightened, and the rubber of the belt is not dry and cracking. Belts can be conditioned with store bought solution or by running a bar of soap against the moving belt while the car is running. The second part of alternator maintenance lies with the electrical system. Keep a fully functioning battery, working starter, and reliable ignition system to avoid any problems. It's best to have your electrical system load tested periodically to ensure that there is no loss of current. Finally, keep an eye out to make sure your alternator vents are not clogged and the alternator doesn't get too dirty. The number one cause of alternator failure comes from worn bearings inside the casing that have aged due to improper ventilation and dirt corruption.
What can happen if I don't change my faulty alternator quickly enough?
Not only do you run the risk of a complete electrical failure, as mentioned above, but a faulty alternator can cause unnecessary wear on other parts of your system. It can dramatically shorten the life of your battery while also jeopardizing the integrity of the rest of your ignition system. At the highest end of risk is possible damage to your car's central computer or ECU.
How do I know how many Amps I need from my alternator?
The number of amps needed for your alternator depends on the load that your electrical system will exert on it. There are a couple of ways to understand what your maximum amp load may be. You can simply add the amp requirements of all your components together to get your number, or you can use an inductive ammeter with a "peak hold" function clamped around the battery cable while the car is running. Keep in mind that alternators run at an average 60% of total output, so if you need 90 amps altogether, then your alternator should be rated for 150 amps. If you still aren't comfortable with the rating system and what you need, ask a professional while being sure to point out all the components you'll be using so he or she can understand the peak load.
Latest Ford Alternator Applications
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Bosch Alternator
98-99 Ford Escort SE L4 2.0 L4 2.0 w/ 75 Amp 75amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
- 94 Ford F-350 Cab/Chas 2WD V8 7.5 75 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley 75amp - Remanufactured |
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Denso Alternator
- 94 Ford F-350 Cab/Chas 2WD V8 7.5 75 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley 75amp - Remanufactured |
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Alternator
97-03 Ford F-150 XLT Lar SC 2WD V8 4.6 Optional - 130 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley New |
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Bosch Alternator
97-03 Ford F-150 XLT Lar SC 2WD V8 4.6 Optional - 130 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley 130amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
- 90 Ford F250 Truck V8 7.5 42 amp
W/ External Regulator 42amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
95 - Ford F-350 S/Cab 2WD V8 7.3D 130 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley
w/o Ambulance Package 130amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
95 - Ford F-350 S/Cab 2WD V8 7.3D 130 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley
w/o Ambulance Package 130amp - New |
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Alternator
98-00 Ford Ranger V6 3.0 V6 3.0 w/ Standard Alternator
(95 Amp - 6 Groove
Pulley - 3G) New |
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Alternator
00-03 Ford Escort ZX2 L4 2.0 L4 2.0 (95 Amp) New |
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Alternator
- 98 Ford Taurus LX V6 3.0 Standard - 110 amp
w/ 6-groove pulley New |
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Alternator
97-03 Ford F-150 XLT S/Cab 2WD V8 5.4 Optional - 130 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley New |
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Bosch Alternator
97-03 Ford F-150 XLT S/Cab 2WD V8 5.4 Optional - 130 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley 130amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
97-03 Ford F150 XLT V8 5.4 Standard - 95 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley 95amp - Remanufactured |
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BBB Industries Alternator
97-03 Ford F150 XLT V8 5.4 Standard - 95 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley New/ See Note Pulley supplied with unit may not be correct for every installation and may require the re-use of the old pulley. |
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Bosch Alternator
01-01 Ford Expl Sport Trac 2WD V6 4.0 130 Amp 130amp - Remanufactured |
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Bosch Alternator
01-01 Ford Expl Sport Trac 2WD V6 4.0 130 Amp 130amp - New |
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Bosch Alternator
86-88 Ford Rngr R/Cab 2W L4 2.0 L4 2.0 65 AMP
w/ 6-groove pulley 65amp - Remanufactured Reuse of pulley and fan from the old alternator may be required. |
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Bosch Alternator
86-87 Ford Aerostar L4 2.3 L4 2.3 65 Amp
w/ 6-Groove Pulley 65amp - Remanufactured Reuse of pulley and fan from the old alternator may be required. |
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Bosch Alternator
97-03 Ford F150 XLT V8 5.4 Optional - 130 amp
w/ 8-groove pulley 130amp - Remanufactured |
Some Ford Alternator Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
| Ford Aerostar 2W V6 3.0 |
Ford Aerostar L4 2.3 |
Ford Contour LX |
| Ford E-150 Club Wagon XL |
Ford E-150 Econoline |
Ford E-250 Van |
| Ford Escape XLS 2WD |
Ford Escape XLS 4WD |
Ford Escape XLT 2WD |
| Ford Escort L4 1.9 |
Ford Escort LX L4 1.9 |
Ford Escort LX L4 2.0 |
| Ford Escort SE L4 2.0 |
Ford Escort ZX2 Ht L4 2.0 |
Ford Escort ZX2 L4 2.0 |
| Ford Excursion 4WD XLT |
Ford EXP Sport L4 1.9 |
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer |
| Ford Expedition 2WD XLT |
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer |
Ford Expedition 4WD XLT |
| Ford Expl 2WD Spt OHV 4.0 |
Ford Expl Sport Trac 2WD |
Ford Explorer 2WD E/Baur |
| Ford Explorer 2WD XLS |
Ford Explorer 4WD XLS |
Ford Explorer XLT AWD |
| Ford F150 Custom Truck |
Ford F150 Custom Truck |
Ford F150 Truck |
| Ford F-150 XLT Lar SC 2WD |
Ford F-150 XLT Lar SC 4WD |
Ford F-150 XLT S/Cab 2WD |
| Ford F150 XLT |
Ford F250 Truck |
Ford F-250 R/Cab 2WD |
| Ford F-250 R/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-250 S/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-250 SD S/Cab 2WD |
| Ford F-350 Cab/Chas 2WD |
Ford F-350 Cab/Chas 4WD |
Ford F-350 S/Cab 2WD |
| Ford F-350 S/Crew 2WD |
Ford F-350 S/Crew 4WD |
Ford F-350 SD S/Crew 4WD |
| Ford F59 Stripped Chassis |
Ford Focus SE DOHC L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus SE SOHC L4 2.0 |
| Ford Focus ZTS L4 2.0 |
Ford LTD |
Ford Mstng |
| Ford Mustang Cobra SVT |
Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 5.0 |
Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 |
| Ford Mstng GTS V8 5.0 |
Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 |
Ford Probe GT V6 2.5 |
| Ford Probe SE L4 2.0 |
Ford Rngr R/Cab 2W L4 2.0 |
Ford Ranger 2.3 |
| Ford Ranger V6 3.0 |
Ford Ranger V6 |
Ford Taurus GL V6 3.0 |
| Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SE V6 3.0 |
Ford Taurus SHO V6 3.0 |
| Ford Taurus SHO V6 3.2 |
Ford Thunderbird LX |
Ford Windstar V6 3.8 |
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| L4 1.9 |
L4 2.0 |
L4 2.3 |
L6 4.9 |
V10 6.8 |
V6 2.5 |
V6 3.0 |
V6 3.2 |
| V6 3.8 |
V6 4.0 |
V8 4.6 |
V8 5.0 |
V8 5.4 |
V8 5.8 |
V8 7.3D |
V8 7.5 |
More Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
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