Charging issues
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Laughing Gas
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Charging issues
The truck is daughter #1's truck, 2021 F150, 2.7 turbo
not charging and I "think" it's an alternator.
Knowing I am extremely swamped she drove it to a shop, after a couple days of no contact she calls them.
They tell her they "think it's the alternator." They tell her they cannot get a "map of the wiring" for that truck and they also cannot buy an aftermarket alternator so they have to get one from Ford for $1000.00 and change, and it "might" take care other problem.
The truck had some wiring chewed by varmints last year, therefore the reference to wiring "map."
The quote is $1,300.00 alternator and labor.
I checked with O'Reily's and they can't get one, Twighlight Zone said they could order one from a vendor for $749.00 plus $8-$12. shipping depending on when you want it.
I can't believe a shop tells a customer that for $1,300. It "might" fix the problem?
Any thoughts? Thanks!
not charging and I "think" it's an alternator.
Knowing I am extremely swamped she drove it to a shop, after a couple days of no contact she calls them.
They tell her they "think it's the alternator." They tell her they cannot get a "map of the wiring" for that truck and they also cannot buy an aftermarket alternator so they have to get one from Ford for $1000.00 and change, and it "might" take care other problem.
The truck had some wiring chewed by varmints last year, therefore the reference to wiring "map."
The quote is $1,300.00 alternator and labor.
I checked with O'Reily's and they can't get one, Twighlight Zone said they could order one from a vendor for $749.00 plus $8-$12. shipping depending on when you want it.
I can't believe a shop tells a customer that for $1,300. It "might" fix the problem?
Any thoughts? Thanks!
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If you get it started and voltage goes up when running it's not the alternator. And I doubt it is.
O'Reilly and AutoZone can check the battery and alternator both while still in the truck. I'd start there. Sure wouldn't pay someone $1300 for something that might not fix.
O'Reilly and AutoZone can check the battery and alternator both while still in the truck. I'd start there. Sure wouldn't pay someone $1300 for something that might not fix.
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Laughing Gas
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I neglected to add the reason "I think it's the alternator" is I had the battery charged and with the truck running it only reads battery voltage which slowly drops off after starting and running a high electronics use vehicle.
My digital voltmeter is pretty accurate. So I recommended to my daughter to take it off and have the alternator checked remote from truck. I guess this shop doesn't want to get that far and not have another one to install, tying up their bay?
My digital voltmeter is pretty accurate. So I recommended to my daughter to take it off and have the alternator checked remote from truck. I guess this shop doesn't want to get that far and not have another one to install, tying up their bay?
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The truck is daughter #1's truck, 2021 F150, 2.7 turbo
not charging and I "think" it's an alternator.
Knowing I am extremely swamped she drove it to a shop, after a couple days of no contact she calls them.
They tell her they "think it's the alternator." They tell her they cannot get a "map of the wiring" for that truck and they also cannot buy an aftermarket alternator so they have to get one from Ford for $1000.00 and change, and it "might" take care other problem.
The truck had some wiring chewed by varmints last year, therefore the reference to wiring "map."
I can't believe a shop tells a customer that for $1,300. It "might" fix the problem?
Any thoughts? Thanks!
not charging and I "think" it's an alternator.
Knowing I am extremely swamped she drove it to a shop, after a couple days of no contact she calls them.
They tell her they "think it's the alternator." They tell her they cannot get a "map of the wiring" for that truck and they also cannot buy an aftermarket alternator so they have to get one from Ford for $1000.00 and change, and it "might" take care other problem.
The truck had some wiring chewed by varmints last year, therefore the reference to wiring "map."
I can't believe a shop tells a customer that for $1,300. It "might" fix the problem?
Any thoughts? Thanks!
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if it is the alternator rock auto parts show 3 from motorcraft for 600 and under, dom you know how the cable ends look? any signs of corrosion will stop the computer from working properly
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Almost always on a newer Ford truck, it's going to be that battery itself. The OEM batteries are notorious for having a short life. I would retrieve the truck from the shop, or at least, since it's there, have them install a new quality battery so you don't get hit with a big diagnostic fee. It's going to need a new one anyway, as AGM batteries don't take well to being recharged.
If the problem occurs again, take it to an ASE certified, independent shop with a high online rating. One where they don't guess, and have proper Ford licensed diagnostic equipment.
If the problem occurs again, take it to an ASE certified, independent shop with a high online rating. One where they don't guess, and have proper Ford licensed diagnostic equipment.
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