Trouble Shooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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.
Verify customer's complaint. 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 central junction box fuse No. 45 (10-amp). Check fusible links. If problem is found, repair as necessary. If problem is not found, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table under SYSTEM TESTS.