1998 Mercury Sable Alternator

1998 MERCURY SABLE
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1998 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

What is the difference is size between the 110 amp alternator and the 130 amp alternator on a 1998 Mercury Sable 3 liter engine?
Mar 29, 2009 at 7:41 AM
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Physically the same size, just higher output. With the VIN, call ford and they will tell you which one yours came with. Parts dept!
Mar 29, 2009 at 8:15 AM
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[quote:f6f3bfd8fa="merlin2021"]Physically the same size, just higher output. With the VIN, call ford and they will tell you which one yours came with. Parts dept![/quote:f6f3bfd8fa]

is there any difference in the case? I want to put the 130 in my car if there is no difference in the case, and e-bay also has a 180 amp one available for the 1998 Mercury Sable 3 liter.
Mar 29, 2009 at 10:07 AM
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If you dont need it, dont use it! Use the one designed for your car, or you are asking for trouble...
Mar 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM
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[quote:b317d8acf5="merlin2021"]Physically the same size, just higher output. With the VIN, call ford and they will tell you which one yours came with. Parts dept![/quote:b317d8acf5]


Is the amperage marked on the alternator anywhere? I plan on buying a used one because new ones are just way to expensive where I live, ( over $200 )
Mar 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM
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how do I find out if i have a 110 amp or a 130 am alternator? Is the amperage marked on the alternator anywhere? I plan on buying a used one because new ones are just way to expensive where I live, ( over $200 )
Mar 29, 2009 at 3:15 PM
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Post the first 8 digits of your VIN number here. I can tell you which one you have.
Mar 29, 2009 at 11:42 PM
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[quote:a7110f72d5="Zackman"]Post the first 8 digits of your VIN number here. I can tell you which one you have.[/quote:a7110f72d5]


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Mar 30, 2009 at 6:06 AM
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The info I have is ALL Tarurus and Sables use 130 amp, made by Motorcraft, or Mitsubishi
Mar 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_98sablealt_1.jpg

Available at rockauto.com.
Mar 30, 2009 at 10:29 PM
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Zackman, rock auot is showing both 110 and 130 for VIN U?
Go with the 130 amp.
Apr 1, 2009 at 2:10 AM
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Yes they do. I would agree going with 130 amp as price difference is very small.
Apr 2, 2009 at 10:38 PM
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