2000 Ford Mustang Overcharges, Alternator (int reg) and Bat

2000 FORD MUSTANG
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BRENDA SCOTT
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Electrical problem
2000 Ford Mustang V8 55,000 miles
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Please Advise as to cause
oF repeated Alternator (has internal voltage reg)
Failures. Overcharges and ruins the Battery as well
Jun 28, 2008 at 11:42 AM
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MERLIN2021
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This usually turns out to be a poor ground, check all grounds between the alt and the battery, especially the negative cable.


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Jun 28, 2008 at 11:54 AM
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