How much does an alternator cost for a 2004 Ford Explorer?

How much does an alternator cost for a 2004 Ford Explorer?

The average cost for a Ford Explorer alternator replacement is between $530 and $555. Labor costs are estimated between $97 and $122 while parts are priced at $433.

How much does an alternator cost for a Ford Explorer?

What are the symptoms of a bad alternator in a Ford Explorer?

Outside of the battery warning light, a dead battery is the most common symptom of a bad alternator. As the alternator can no longer supply your Explorer with an adequate power supply, it will begin to feed off of the reserve in the battery.

What do you need to know about Ford alternator wiring?

It is very useful if you would like to know the fused power, voltage regulator, ignition warning and others. Among all the Ford alternator wiring diagrams above, this is the most complicated one. It consists of ignition switch, fuse panel, engine compartment relay box, instrument cluster and many more.

What kind of alternator does a Ford Ranger have?

The image above is an alternator from a 2002 Ford Ranger. It is the same for Ford F150, F250 and other Ford F-Series cars. This is the diagram of every components in the alternator.

What happens when the battery dies on a Ford Explorer?

When the battery gets so dead it will no longer be able to power your Explorer’s ignition system. As the ignition system is no longer able to produce a full powered spark, the engine will begin to sputter and stall.

When to replace alternator in 2013 Ford Explorer XLT?

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT all wheel drive that needs the alternator replaced. I had the alt tested at two places (advance auto and mechanics shop) and both said it was failing. The “check charging system” message flashes periodically on the dash, seems that after it runs for 15-20 mins the message does not return.

Outside of the battery warning light, a dead battery is the most common symptom of a bad alternator. As the alternator can no longer supply your Explorer with an adequate power supply, it will begin to feed off of the reserve in the battery.

How do you know when to replace a fuse on a Ford Explorer?

To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Before replacing fuses check that the key has been removed from the ignition and that all the services are switched off and/or disengaged. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.

How much does it cost to replace an alternator in a Ford?

The “check charging system” message flashes periodically on the dash, seems that after it runs for 15-20 mins the message does not return. Shop wanted $900 to fix it so I bought the replacement alt myself for $200 from autozone and planned to do the work myself, also replacing the serp belt.