Alternator Brands
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Alternator Brands
It has come time to replace the alternator (130 amp) on my 98 (5.4L) and was wondering what your thoughts were regarding the different brands available. Has anyone had a bad experience (noisy bearings, short life-span), or a great experience with the various autoparts stores?
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My truck has an Autozone alternator on it now. Its been on there 2 years and so far, so good (knock on wood).
Ive heard from a lot of people that Autozone alternators arent very good though.
If it were me, Id spend the money for a Motocraft. I got 140,000 miles out of my original alternator before it failed and Id say thats pretty good.
Ive heard from a lot of people that Autozone alternators arent very good though.
If it were me, Id spend the money for a Motocraft. I got 140,000 miles out of my original alternator before it failed and Id say thats pretty good.
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Mine is a remanufactured Ford alternator. Lifetime warranty. I think it cost me about $150. The one with the lifetime warranty only cost $20 more than the one with a 1-year warranty, so I figured, "why not?"
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