2017 Ford Explorer 3.5 N.A. alternator change

[@nessin8015]

Dealer shop quoted $1600 (!!) for this job… Just bought new alternator on eBay for $190. I’m going back to Japanese cars after this short affair with ford.

[@BalcomFamily]

Did this job in roughly 4 hours time. Had to pause to gather my thoughts and frustration on removing that bottom bolt being my hands were too big and not having a extended ratchet. Wife came in handy using her small hands to reach down in places too small for me. Got er'done with the guide of this video so thanks for taking the time to do this video.

[@petescarport]

Glad you got it done and saved the money

[@EmilGhiurau]

How much it cost you all in all?

[@hossHoldem]

Im going to do this job in a few minutes and im using this video as my guide.....wish me luck 🤞 Finished in a little over 3 hours. Be sure to remove the bottom of the air box. I also found it extremely helpful to have someone hold up the hood so the prop isn't in the way the whole time. It made the job less frustrating. Mine was the Mitsubishi alternator (230 amp) versus the denso 230 amp. The connectors were different so I had to remove the old one before going to O'Reilly's to get the new one because of the different connectors. I went ahead and changed the serpentine belt while I was at it. Total for belt and alternator was $313. Hope this helps someone else in the same situation.

[@BrassNo5]

Thanks for this comment. My son wanted to help but he didn't just want to hold the hood. I had to use a rake handle instead.

[@bradsmith1362]

I found the alternator for under $200.00. Dealership quoted me $950.00 inc the labor. BTW... Mine has 180K miles on it

[@412psekustomzllc7]

This video was a massive help even though my Explorer has the 3.7l in it. The procedure was basically the same. Seriously this video came in clutch. Saved a ton of $ doin it myself. Thanks!

[@petescarport]

Glad do know the 3.7 was about the same

[@plaisancejerald1349]

Appreciate the vid! Just finished changing the alternator on my wife’s 2016 explorer. Took 2 hrs Thanks bro!

[@Nwilliams09]

You can take your front wheel off on the alternator side and pull the shielding back to expose the bottom bolt

[@BalcomFamily]

I'm so glad I read the comments as I'm stuck at the last bottom bolt. I hope I can get to it clean to get the last bolt off and then get the replacement back on and be done.

[@clutch4922]

Looks like you need a new radiator cap. It should vent in when cooling off. The hose is sucked down.

[@Rhinozzzz]

great video! You need a new cap for your coolant reservoir. That is why your top coolant hose was collapsed!

[@petescarport]

Yeah everyone says I need a cap but haven’t lost any coolant or even come close to overheating. But guess I should replace it

[@BrassNo5]

This is my 3rd alternator change on different vehicles. This one is one of the harder ones. Having a similar tool that is shown in the video would have made it a lot easier. The chassis that fits in between the bottom bolt holes was super tight and I had to file the inside of the open bolt hole to make it a little easier.

[@brianandreasen2200]

Doing this job now what was used to remove the top alternator stud? I see the drill in there but not sure of what socket was needed to remove stuck on this part of the job for removal.

[@LegendDynasty-ls9sc]

I wanna add a 370 amp alt will i have to do anythong to the pcm . . I want the altt set for 14.8 charging

[@4142Wilb]

So how many bolts held the alternator in place? 2 or 3?

[@johnattinello2911]

Just had a dealer replace my 2017 Explorer alternator and was charged $2000! If you are reading this and read my comment on another video were I nsaid $1700 this is my updated charge from the dealer that includes tax and a shop charge?

[@petescarport]

That’s insane. It took me about 2-3hrs taking my time. These dealerships are crazy

[@angelofarbo7595]

Wait until that water pump goes. Just had ours replaced 3500.00

[@rayv.3855]

Same for 3800 as well

[@jamesproffitt6034]

Thanks for sharing your repair video. Well done.

[@petermoreno38]

I am pretty sure that you need to replace your radiator cap as the upper hose is collapsed. This is a common problem. FYI.

[@petescarport]

Thanks for heads up. Car doesn’t overheat in anyway or loose coolant

[@petermoreno38]

Understood but it is an issue that can easily be corrected by replacing the cap. I did it to my 18 XLT @@petescarport

[@Lorenzo69]

Im about to do my 2013 Interseptor sedan 3.5, i hope its as easy as yours 😊.

[@DropDeckTrucker]

I just change mine also, I guess ford have alot of problems on the alternators all of my explorers have alternator problems

[@teufelhunden146]

I'm pretty sure you edited that part out but taking all of those clips out of the fan shroud was such a pain in my butt

[@BirdBlack1232]

Thanks for the 3 minutes and 17 seconds of information we didn’t need if you want to skip go to 3:18

[@lvvelili]

Hi. Are you interested in installing side storage panels in your car? Thanks😊

[@petescarport]

Not sure what you mean

[@lvvelili]

We have the product for testing. Are you interested in shooting installation video?@@petescarport

[@petescarport]

Yes I would. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@paulrmullen6195]

👍 I was. Caught up on that dang 7 mil. Stud your video helped to keep curse words to minimum 😂

[@Marsbound215]

Ford. Don’t sell it separately you can find it separately and it’s just the easy screw off screw on same problem. My Mustang blew the fuse box.

[@robmpulse]

That did not look too bad.... still not fun. Great vid, though!