2007 Ford 500 electrical problems?

JASONKELLEMS

MEMBER
2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
3.2L
V6
FWD
AUTOMATIC
140,000 MILES

The car has several things going on at one time: 1. At random times, the dash and console lights will shut off for a few seconds then come back on. 2. The car starts to feel like it is "shuttering" upon acceleration and at sustained speed. 3. The "check brake system" message comes across the message center. 4. The "check charging system" comes across the message center. We have taken it to a local mechanic twice in a row and both times, he replaced the alternator and this did not resolve the problem, either time. I have disconnected the battery for 10 minutes or so, to try to get the computer to reset itself and this has not helped either.

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MIKE H R

MECHANIC
3,094 POSTS

Most computers in the newer cars will not reset the computer unless you take it to a auto shop and check for codes. This can be done at most any auto store and they do it for nothing. With the lights going on and off sounds like there is a loose wire somewhere and grounding out or not making contact at times. This may also be why the shutters at a constant speed.