How to Replace an Alternator on a Ford Explorer | 1997-2010 Ranger | Mountaineer

[@robertporchile]

Car broke down on the way to camping. Dealer saw us coming and wanted $600. You saved us $400. Thank you!!!

[@heathputnam9524]

Happy to help!

[@ryanwainwright9926]

I'm a 17 year old whos fixing the only car I have right now and you just saved me about 500 bucks. Thank you so much for this.

[@heathputnam9524]

Awesome! You are welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@heathputnam9524]

If you have questions let me know. Doing auto repairs by yourself can be rewarding and enjoyable. You can also save a ton of money! Good luck on future repairs!

[@johnhelton9915]

This 5 minute video saved me a few hundred dollars towing my son's car to a mechanic. I am not mechanically inclined AT ALL but was able to watch this video and replace the alternator in the parts stores parking lot. A very huge thank you for this video!

[@heathputnam9524]

Glad this helped! Thanks for watching!

[@mmombini]

That was very very good explanation . I took me less than half hour to replace it saved me $200.00.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@KLx2789]

My good man, thank you for this awesome vid. Had to replace the alternator on my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer and this was far more useful than any of the 1a auto vids on KZbin.

[@heathputnam9524]

Thanks for the comment!

[@albertopalma1663]

Great video and great help. I just finished replacing the alternator on my old 2003 Sports Trac. Thank you.

[@heathputnam9524]

HAPPY TO HELP!

[@mike856ms]

Thank you for a very easy to watch explicit video.

[@tiktokisCHINA]

Awesome video saved me tons of money thanks man!

[@Mrswissblue]

Pretty easy job. I was able to reach everything from the top of the vehicle. I was able to do everything with a socket and a breaker bar.

[@heathputnam9524]

Hope the video helped! Thanks for watching!

[@ryananthony7740]

thank you for the video it made it possible for me to complete this job.thanks again.

[@tripsmith8591]

I'm hoping this works! It will be my first time working on my car at all, let alone by myself lol.

[@heathputnam9524]

Kaya Francel just take it slow and follow the video. The hardest part is moving the tensioner. Good luck. Contact me if you need help!

[@heathputnam9524]

Kaya Francel how did it go Kaya?

[@FleetFeet1]

What are the torque specs for the 3 bolts?

[@americanbadass6498]

Until you snap them off!!!🤫👀🙄

[@meangreen3038]

Great video real simple dumb proof for me👍👍

[@silverdragontaylir8252]

Are all alternators 130 ampere (stamped in aluminium casting )

[@mariocar92]

Thank you

[@Steelyeyedkiller2012]

Thanks bud!

[@miltown1994]

Do you HAVE to take the belt of that way or can you just disconnect the alternator an slide it off the belt without doing any of that?

[@heathputnam9524]

miltown1994 if you don’t want to change your belt, just leave it on like you suggested!

[@Eastsidegeorgiaboy]

Did you listen to him? He said he was replacing his belt, and you can skip that step if you dont need a new belt. If you really think about it, you can figure it out with your brain!

[@kellyharmon8897]

Great video one question would I put the Flux Capacitor on a separate bracket or use the same as the alternator lol

[@mmombini]

Thanks a lot :))))

[@junkaela2]

I need an high output alt for bass , can u point me in the right direction pls ...website

[@Eastsidegeorgiaboy]

Ebay or Amazon. Type your car and high output alternator. Also, Zena makes serious high output alternators. Here is the link for them: www.zena.net/htdocs/alternators/alt_inf.shtml

[@FaraidunHawramy]

It is so so benifets

[@richardblain9993]

Say it with me: Serpentine (sir-pen-teen) Belt!

[@heathputnam9524]

Richard Blain you say "tomato". Thanks for watching.

[@Eastsidegeorgiaboy]

I don't know about other years, but on my 2004, you need to push your breaker bar towards the passenger side, in order to remove the belt,

[@terrycole2754]

Mine also. I have a 2008 Ford ST and BB pushes towards the passenger side. Excellent video!....TC

[@louisschueler7608]

@@terrycole2754did y use 3/8 or 1/2 inch breaker bar and from under the car or from above?

[@terrycole2754]

@@louisschueler7608 Used 3/8" & from the top/above. Very easy to get to and move to get the belt off. a 3/8" ratchet w/pipe,for an extension would work just fine.

[@pandora655]

ALWAYS disconnect the NEGATIVE terminal... sparking the positive can kill things... like an ECM/ECU...

[@heathputnam9524]

pandora655 thanks for the comment!

[@toddglover1121]

My thoughts exactly.

[@sammyhooligan803]

Yea, negative battery terminal disconnected and maybe a cloth in-between until finally reassemble.

[@justinallen8302]

It’s not a 3/8

[@heathputnam9524]

3/8 fit! Lol! Thanks for the comment!

[@louieluckkk]

This doesn't pertain to the 2011 at all.

[@heathputnam9524]

Sorry

[@childofgod1175]

False information, 2011 alternator is buried in the explorer.

[@josephmartel8333]

Vernon Miller read the description 2002-2010

[@childofgod1175]

@@josephmartel8333 description has been edited.