Alternator brands?
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Alternator brands?
Last night I went out and when I tried to start the car again to go home, it sounded like the battery was dead. Tow truck driver comes and checks out the battery and says it probably isn't the battery, but rather the alternator. I've been looking for alternators for my truck, and these are the ones that are sold at stores near my home. I'm curious which of them are the best, and which you would recommend? Thanks.
My truck:
2000 Expedition XLT AWD
5.4L Triton V8
Approx. 110,000 miles
Advance Auto Parts:
Remy New Alternator with 8 Groove Pulley - New
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Remy-New_3170022-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_735254814___
Remy New Alternator with 6 Groove Pulley - New
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Remy-New_3170022-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_735260612___
Powermaster Alternator - Performance - New
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator---Performance-Powermaster_19210114-P_2002_R|GRPALTSAMS_877785643___
Denso Alternator - Remanufactured
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Denso_20850724-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_574086137___
Worldwide Alternator with 6 Groove Pulley - Remanufactured
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Worldwide_19210003-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_735260594___
Worldwide Alternator with 8 Groove Pulley - Remanufactured
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Worldwide_19210003-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_735256327___
Pep Boys:
Prostart Platinum Alternator - New
http://c2c.activant.com/ctoc/index.j...M6AFMAVnlSSX9I
Prostart Alternator - Remanufactured
http://c2c.activant.com/ctoc/index.j...A6AFMAVnlSSU0A
Valuegrade Alternator - Remanufactured
http://c2c.activant.com/ctoc/index.j...FFVVU6AFMAVhcf
My truck:
2000 Expedition XLT AWD
5.4L Triton V8
Approx. 110,000 miles
Advance Auto Parts:
Remy New Alternator with 8 Groove Pulley - New
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Remy-New_3170022-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_735254814___
Remy New Alternator with 6 Groove Pulley - New
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Remy-New_3170022-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_735260612___
Powermaster Alternator - Performance - New
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator---Performance-Powermaster_19210114-P_2002_R|GRPALTSAMS_877785643___
Denso Alternator - Remanufactured
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Denso_20850724-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_574086137___
Worldwide Alternator with 6 Groove Pulley - Remanufactured
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Worldwide_19210003-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_735260594___
Worldwide Alternator with 8 Groove Pulley - Remanufactured
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator-Worldwide_19210003-P_11_R|GRPALTSAMS_735256327___
Pep Boys:
Prostart Platinum Alternator - New
http://c2c.activant.com/ctoc/index.j...M6AFMAVnlSSX9I
Prostart Alternator - Remanufactured
http://c2c.activant.com/ctoc/index.j...A6AFMAVnlSSU0A
Valuegrade Alternator - Remanufactured
http://c2c.activant.com/ctoc/index.j...FFVVU6AFMAVhcf
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I put a Duralast from Autozone in my Expy about 30k miles ago. It has not failed me. I also put a Duralst in an Astro I used to have, I put almost 100k on that one without issue.
In general I have had good products in the Duralast brand. I have used Thermostats, brake pads, rotors and a PS Pump, none have failed on me while I owned that vehicle.
Current Expy has alternator from them
Current Safari van has lots of Duralast parts. PS Pump, brakes, thermo, no issues.
In general I have had good products in the Duralast brand. I have used Thermostats, brake pads, rotors and a PS Pump, none have failed on me while I owned that vehicle.
Current Expy has alternator from them
Current Safari van has lots of Duralast parts. PS Pump, brakes, thermo, no issues.
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I would never use anything other then NAPA gold, or OEM. The Duralast,name, and the Autozone company has ongoing quality problems with there products. They are made right here in North Canton Ohio, mass produced in line with everyone else except the NAPA gold and OEM. The duralast name and production is of lessor quality parts, to keep the price down. Sometimes, they even give you a plug, because there electrical units, do not come with the one on your factory harness. I am unwilling to molest my wireing harness.
My last major dealing wiht Autozone was when 3 of there a/c delco pumps went bad, and then found out they were reboxed duralast/chinese garbage. I won that battle, with all damages paid.
Ya duralast may come with a lifetime warranty, but I dont want to wrench on my vehicles for a lifetime, so...
My last major dealing wiht Autozone was when 3 of there a/c delco pumps went bad, and then found out they were reboxed duralast/chinese garbage. I won that battle, with all damages paid.
Ya duralast may come with a lifetime warranty, but I dont want to wrench on my vehicles for a lifetime, so...
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I put a Duralast alternator on my 2000 Exp and it left me stranded with a dead battery two months later. Having said that, I exchanged that alternator for another Duralast alternator (that was the only option Autozone gave me) and that one is still going strong after 2 years and about 50,000 miles (knock on wood).
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Welcome to the site. I have a brand new alternator for your application. There's no core charge or anything to ship back to us and shipping is free.
They're way better than what you'll get at the local parts store.The remans are a pain to deal with.
Comes with a 2 year warranty.
Here's a link to the one on our site that fits your application.
Ford Expedition Alternator
They're way better than what you'll get at the local parts store.The remans are a pain to deal with.
Comes with a 2 year warranty.
Here's a link to the one on our site that fits your application.
Ford Expedition Alternator
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id go with duralast or a rebuilt motorcraft one... a motorcraft is probably the best way to go, and rebuilt is as good as new.... so no reason to be wasting money on a brand new one. Do an alternator test before you go buy anything an dmake sure its the alternator...
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While I agree that OEM is usually your best bet. Almost always.
OEM is not necesarily the most convenient. If I have a "breakdown" or the car is not functional with whatever part needs to be replaced, then the car is stuck where it is. I work 8-5 so my repair times are in the evening, if the closest place doesnt have an OEM, then I might not be able to wait for mail order or get to a place that does. I might not be able to be without my vehicle.
SO, if OEM is not readily available, then an aftermarket with a lifetime warranty, that IS readily available, is "FTW". This is actually why I have a Duralast, Autozone didnt have an OEM in stock and it was 7pm or so at night, so I got the best thing they had. Duralast Gold, and I have been fine so far.
OEM is not necesarily the most convenient. If I have a "breakdown" or the car is not functional with whatever part needs to be replaced, then the car is stuck where it is. I work 8-5 so my repair times are in the evening, if the closest place doesnt have an OEM, then I might not be able to wait for mail order or get to a place that does. I might not be able to be without my vehicle.
SO, if OEM is not readily available, then an aftermarket with a lifetime warranty, that IS readily available, is "FTW". This is actually why I have a Duralast, Autozone didnt have an OEM in stock and it was 7pm or so at night, so I got the best thing they had. Duralast Gold, and I have been fine so far.
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