Trouble Shooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
See CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
in BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Ensure battery posts and cables are clean and tight. Inspect drive belt. Ensure connections at generator, regulator and engine ground are clean and tight. Inspect fusible links. Inspect smart junction box fuse No. 9 (5-amp) and fuse No. 10 (10-amp). If problem is found, repair as necessary. If problem is not found, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table under SYSTEM TESTS.