Alternator replacement

1998 FORD CONTOUR
140,000 MILES • 2.5L • AUTOMATIC
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THISBEME
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Would a 2005 Ford Focus alternator work on my car listed above? both engines are 2.5L.
Jan 20, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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I am seeing the Focus with a 2.0L/ 2.3L NOT a 2.5L.

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This is how I check swap-able parts.

Go to an online auto parts store NAPA/ Advance Auto Parts/ Rockauto/ Auto zone/ Etc.

Look up the part for one of the cars by submitting the correct prompts (usually it's done in "Add a Car/ Vehicle")

When you find the part (there may be several ones in a list)

Take notes on the part numbers and the brand names. (several for each car).

Now look up the other car the same way.

If you get the same brand and part number for both vehicles, the parts are probably interchangeable.

Let us know how it goes.

The Medic


Jan 20, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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THISBEME
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sorry, i ment to say both vehicles are 2.0L.
Jan 21, 2018 at 9:43 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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No problem!

Did my method work for you?

The Medic
Jan 21, 2018 at 3:04 PM