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Old May 10, 2026 | 04:31 PM
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Alternator 2000 F150

What's a good alternator to use ?

Not interested in remanufactured alternators.
I'm opting for a new one.
Should I go with AC DELCO or BOSCH in 130 amp ?
Is 180 amp too much ?

 
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Old May 10, 2026 | 06:26 PM
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I picked up a Remy Gold from a salvage yard 5 1/2 years ago and it's lasted about 65,000 miles with no problems. It's made by Remy.

You'll probably never use 180 amps of output unless you're charging a completely dead battery. Ford made the 130 amp standard output somewhere between your 2000 and my 2003.
 
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Why not just freshen up your existing one?

Two bearings, new slip ring, and brushes for the VR.
 
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Visteon is who originally made it for Motorcraft
The best one will be over 300 bucks and say Motorcraft on it
I'd get the 85 dollar one on Ebay
What's the warranty on that RockAuto one?
 
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Originally Posted by Hit Man X
Why not just freshen up your existing one?

Two bearings, new slip ring, and brushes for the VR.
Soldering the slip ring is the only challenge. Your alternator will be good as new for about $50.

 
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