Starting and charging

2003 FORD ESCAPE
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SEATONLEE1002
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I replaced my alternator and battery but my car still won't charge the battery. Why?
Jan 28, 2016 at 9:02 AM
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HMAC300
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check items in pic this is for a 3.0L 2.0 l similar
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Jan 28, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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SEATONLEE1002
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All fuses good I checked that already
Jan 28, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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HMAC300
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put a gauge on battery to make sure you are getting voltage then check the two wires for power marked in pic. if no power it may be a connection problem on either end , bad fuse box, also check ground battery to engine. and ground battery to body.
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Jan 28, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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