OEM Ford Alternators

Your factory alternator is one of the most important parts of the electrical system in your Ford. What does an alternator do? It charges your car battery and transfers power across a network of fuses, relays, and wiring to your car's many electrical systems. In short, batteries may start cars, but alternators keep them running. When to replace an alternator, however, isn't so straightforward. Alternator problems usually show up well before your alternator warning light turns on, but they aren't always conclusive. Flickering headlights, your car radio working intermittently, the smell of burning around your battery or alternator, engine squeals, a dead battery – these are all signs that your alternator may be going bad. Probably the worst and most obvious symptom: electrical failure. This indicates likely alternator failure. You can even cause an alternator to go out yourself. Jump-starting your Ford incorrectly is one way. Overloading it by installing accessories it can't support is another. If you think you have a bad alternator, inspect your vehicle and test its charging system. Change its alternator if it turns out to be the problem. Otherwise, it's a good idea to replace an alternator at 80,000-to-150,000-mile intervals. That's approximately every 7 years. Consult your owner's manual for further details. Time to buy a new alternator? Genuine Ford alternators are the best choices for Ford vehicles. That's because your OEM manufactures them specifically to work with what you drive. You're in luck, too. You can order that alternator online, right here at our auto parts store. We ship immediately, right to your door, so you can check another project off your list.