2002 Ford Windstar Alternator continues to go bad

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DPINNELL
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I have had to replace the alternator 3 times in the last 4 years, I replaced the battery less than 2 years ago. I replaced the windshield wiper motor 3 months ago. The van has been running kind of rough lately. Yesterday the van died, I charged the battery drove it to the parts store they tested everything. the alternator is bad the battery is bad & it is showing the starter is drawing to much electricity when starting. The windshield wiper motor is not working either. I have been told that it might be caused by a bad electrical connection. I don't know if this is true & if it is how would I locate the bad connection. I would appriciate any insights.
Jun 12, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to have the computer controlled of the alternator field generation circuit checked out


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Jun 12, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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