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Alternator OEM FORD or OEM Mazda
Please, genuine alternators are only like $30 more and you won't suffer these issues. And also they last.
Pros: lasts longer, avoids issues
Cons: suffers issues
Vehicle:
Mazda
I went and got a Mazda one off of Moss bc I was sick of AutoZone remanned ones blowing up. It's plenty nice for stock electrical load
Pros: nice for stock load
Cons: AutoZone ones blowing up
Vehicle:
Mazda
Got some faulty alternators from autozone that were overcharging or undercharging. I just bought an oem reman from mazdaswag, (or any mazda dealership store online). Works fine now.
Pros: Works fine now
Cons: faulty alternators
I have experienced my share of faulty Ford alternators from the chain stores. I now get OEM from Ford. Yes, they are expensive but I have better things to do than replace month old alternators constantly.
Pros: better than chain store alternators
Cons: expensive
Did they put in an OEM ford alternator? Fords switched to their “smart charging” system and its a little more complicated than your average alternator diagnosis.
Vehicle:
Ford
I have a shitty looking Ford Focus that I maintain myself...The alternator failed and I couldn't be bothered doing the work myself so I took it to the local dealer.
Vehicle:
Ford Focus
I haven't had this problem with my RX8, but I had a similar problem with my Ford. Alternator was putting out 14.4V, but I still had a light. Took it to the parts store and they hooked it up to their tester. It said the Alternator was no good.
Cons: Alternator was no good
Vehicle:
Mazda
Had issues with every single Ford alt I replaced (from autozone, Napa, Oriellys) didn’t matter. Only had luck with either dealer parts or from a local rebuilder.
Pros: dealer parts worked
Cons: aftermarket parts failed
I once went through 3 alternators in 2 days from the Ford dealer on one job.
Cons: multiple alternators failed
Vehicle:
Ford
Go with a new OEM. I had a Ford E250 I put a remanufactured one in and it lasted like 2000 miles and gave out.
Cons: lasted only 2000 miles
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 3218 km
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