P. A. Schilke
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- Phil
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- 2019 Ranger FX4 Lariat 4x4, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, 2005 Alfa Motorhome
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Hi Chance,Heat is the enemy of electricity, so even water cooled oil is considered hot compared to what you'd want your alternator temp to be. I'd like to see the alternator moved up towards the top if possible, but my guess is it will happen with a redesigned block in 3-4 years and we'll be stuck with what we have.
Yep...FEAD are very difficult to redesign compared to when all the brackets were stand off from the motor. The old brackets were an NVH nightmare and being able to mount directly with robust aluminum castings has improved things greatly from the NVH perspective but packaging remains to be the main driver. I recall Ford of Australia video of a Ranger in water up to its headlights, but I am thinking this was not our 2.3L and more likely a diesel. Do not know where this alternator for the diesel is mounted but likely higher up.
Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
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