1999 Ford Windstar Wife Just Called Jump Start 99 Windstar Lights Went Hay

130 MILES
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TIMNELN
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My wife just called me to jump start her 99 Windstar, the lights went hay wire, and nothing would work. I jumped it and drove it home in the dark, even the inside lights were just blinking on and off.
Oct 19, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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TIMNELN
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It's 130K miles, sorry
Oct 19, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Suspect the charging system. Start by measuring the battery voltage with the engine off. If it's down to around 12.2 volts, it's okay but discharged. With the engine running it must be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts. If it is low, we need to do some tests on the generator.
Oct 19, 2012 at 7:43 PM
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TIMNELN
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Yes, it was the alternator, Thanks
Oct 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM
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