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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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98 Expedtion Battery Problems

98 Ford Expedition 4.6L, 198K Miles, New Battery, Alternator replaced, but battery light still on and after a minute charge indicator drop until left indicating zero, temp gauge on top while temperature motor is cold, gas gauge drop, when lights are turned on oil light turn on also check engine both for a few of seconds, any idea?
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Get a meter and check the voltage at the battery. Or take it to a local parts store and get them to put their checker on it. You should be around 14 volts with the engine running and no lights or anything on.
 
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A bad new alternator......I went thru 3 of 'em a while back before I got a "good" one.
 
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