alternator lifespan?
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alternator lifespan?
I would like to poll what the typical ORIGINAL alternator lifespan is on the escape (2001-2004). I believe mine has just died at under 50,000 miles. I found a few places where people mentionned their alternators all dying around that mileage.
Any feedback on this?
Thanks.
Any feedback on this?
Thanks.
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mine could be dead right now, 42,000 miles, if it is then Ford planned it just right, as soon as warranty expires, buncha ******. We've had all sorts of vehicles over 100,000 miles and no alternator problems. This is way too early for alternators to die, I hope there is some aftermarket replacements, no sense putting a ford one back in if not necessary and they crap out that early.
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I don't know if there's one answer to that. I've had some that outlasted the vehicle - 200K+ miles. Are the newer ones built cheaper than the older ones? Possibly, everyone is shaving pennies where ever they can. Could they/would they build an alternator that will only last the life of the warranty? That seems a little short sighted...
I'll add data points for my current vehicles (see the list in my sig) all of these still have the original alternators: 97 250 - 110K, 97 Ranger - 80K, Escape - 80K, Mustang - 51K
I'll add data points for my current vehicles (see the list in my sig) all of these still have the original alternators: 97 250 - 110K, 97 Ranger - 80K, Escape - 80K, Mustang - 51K
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Theses alternators use a some what weak diode system. Constant battery drain below 10.9 volts kills the small diodes. So if you are a short trip multiple engine start kind of driver the alternators won't last long.
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