You are correct. I just explained it in a way that that non- mechanic/techs can understand. The sad part is that the Ford techs know that this is the issue and still tell customers that they need a new alternators.
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It's been mentioned before to check (wire check) for power, but no one has stated they found an issue with it yet.
The wire in question is (Item B) Not pictured (Mounted just below the B) on the side of the battery. It is a single wire connector that taps the BMFL for (+) input to the BMS...
You're right. They'll replace your alternator that doesn't need replacing and fix the wire that they know was really the problem. Everything is fine now, you're out $1300.00 over a $20.00 fix and you think it was the alternator. To those that don't have a multimeter or the ability to test your...
Yeah, I know. It's dark. It's snowing. Maybe in a couple of days. If you just look between the negative and positive terminals you'll see that the wire and the connector are pretty easy to see. You'll find it in 30 seconds now that you know where to look.
Guys, I've figured this out. This happened to both my and my neighbors 2021 Ranger. Kept getting an intermittent light. No rhyme or reason as to how and when. Once it came on, it stayed on until I turned it off. Restart and it's no longer on. Drive 3 miles and it's back on. Dealer says that...