Trouble Shooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Ranger and 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
See CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL 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 central junction box fuse No. 11 (7.5-amp). If problem is found, repair as necessary. If problem is not found, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table under SYSTEM TESTS.