1987 Ford F150 Alternator

102,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KCMITCHELL
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Does a battery need to be fully charged after alternator repair? It is not wanting to turn all the way over?
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:55 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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if vehicle was running on a faulty alternator then it most likely drained the battery. it will need to be charged even after alternator is replaced.
Aug 13, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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