Red Battery Light
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From: Perdido
Red Battery Light
I have 51k on my 2014 Platinum F-350 and the little red battery light come on. I take it in and they tell me that it is going to be a little over $1,300.00 to replace my alternator. I have had the truck since May 30, 2014 and the alternator has gone bad. I am regretting trading in my 1999 F-350 with over 365 k on it. Never had an electrical problem besides replacing the batteries every 4 years or so. Is this a common problem on these new trucks?
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Alternator failures are rare but do happen. $1,300 to replace the alternator is just crazy. I think I would take my truck to another dealer before paying that much money.
I'm sure your 99 Super Duty had gremlins you didn't know about.
I'm sure your 99 Super Duty had gremlins you didn't know about.
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From: Idaho
That's crazzy money
Get the a motor craft new part and do it yourself. It a easy job.
But you have no extended warranty??? I would recommend getting one from ford or getting getting Mechanical break down insurance from GEICO.
Diesel are expensive to repair. When the warranty is up, I go get me a new truck. Its JUST to expensive to repair. You can spend spend more on repairs then the payments for a year. I did that with my 6.0.
But you have no extended warranty??? I would recommend getting one from ford or getting getting Mechanical break down insurance from GEICO.
Diesel are expensive to repair. When the warranty is up, I go get me a new truck. Its JUST to expensive to repair. You can spend spend more on repairs then the payments for a year. I did that with my 6.0.
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Get the a motor craft new part and do it yourself. It a easy job.
But you have no extended warranty??? I would recommend getting one from ford or getting getting Mechanical break down insurance from GEICO.
Diesel are expensive to repair. When the warranty is up, I go get me a new truck. It JUST to expensive t repair. You can spend spend more on repairs then the payment.
But you have no extended warranty??? I would recommend getting one from ford or getting getting Mechanical break down insurance from GEICO.
Diesel are expensive to repair. When the warranty is up, I go get me a new truck. It JUST to expensive t repair. You can spend spend more on repairs then the payment.
NOT sure this is for everyone, especially if you have back up with a wife who has a car and can provide support. You take a BIG hit at trade in time and your cost of ownership is high. It was worth it to me.
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Another option to at least consider is to rebuild and reinstall the OEM unit yourself. May be a PITA but won't cost $1300 either.
http://www.alternatorstarterrebuildkits.com
http://www.alternatorstarterrebuildkits.com
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I want to jump in here and see how I can best assist. Send over your details in a PM, including your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, current mileage, and servicing dealership. I'll get to work.
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Just a heads up ... when my battery light came on it was not the alternator. The dealer thought it was, replaced the alternator and it did not fix it. They also replaced the PCM which did not fix it. Turned out to be a broken wire, the yellow "GENCOM" wire between the alternator and the PCM was broken.
Good luck
Good luck
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I have 51k on my 2014 Platinum F-350 and the little red battery light come on. I take it in and they tell me that it is going to be a little over $1,300.00 to replace my alternator. I have had the truck since May 30, 2014 and the alternator has gone bad. I am regretting trading in my 1999 F-350 with over 365 k on it. Never had an electrical problem besides replacing the batteries every 4 years or so. Is this a common problem on these new trucks?
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Another option to at least consider is to rebuild and reinstall the OEM unit yourself. May be a PITA but won't cost $1300 either.
http://www.alternatorstarterrebuildkits.com
http://www.alternatorstarterrebuildkits.com
Post Fiend
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
Yeah, I noticed that (after) I posted the link, sorry about that.
Maybe give him a call and see what the deal is. I suppose on a big 350 it's a pretty stout unit, though parts should be available.
On the other hand, (if) it's under warranty... That's the way to go.
Maybe give him a call and see what the deal is. I suppose on a big 350 it's a pretty stout unit, though parts should be available.
On the other hand, (if) it's under warranty... That's the way to go.
