Which alternator to get?

Imran · February 14th, 2009, 01:36 PM

My mechanic called, said i could save around $20 (which i could use towards something else on my car. by getting the $270 (including installation) remanuafactured alternator, or i could get a new motorcraft alternator (which is reccomended by ford) for around $320-$340 (including installation)

And i am actually saving around $50 but i have to keep a minimum of $25 in my account to keep it alive so i don't get charged so i can only use $20
what should i do? I'm leaning towards Remanufactured but i need advice from people who know more. He said he'd go w/ motorcraft, but he might be trying to make more money.

I could really use that extra $20, even though $20 isn't alot.

Saleenssc14 · February 14th, 2009, 02:37 PM

if u live in the bay area by me i would sell u a new 1 for $40 bucks

ajm · February 14th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Id get the one thats a bit more expensive especially if its oem (i think you said it was), im still running the same motorcraft alternator that was in mine the day it rolled off the lot 8 years later so its worth the little extra in my opinion, if you really think about it what is $20 gonna buy you for your car? A goofy short antenna, 10 gallons of gas, a quart of oil and a hp2010 filter? Not a whole lot. If you really wanted to save some money install the thing yourself. its nothing more than a few bolts,a plug,a nut, and the belt.

JASonic · February 14th, 2009, 02:58 PM

With Alternators, get MOTORCRAFT to be safe. There have been issues with aftermarket alternators not charging as stated not to mention not lasting longer than a year.

JASonic · February 14th, 2009, 03:00 PM

Also, consider installing it yourself...its not too hard.

ajm · February 14th, 2009, 03:02 PM

These cars have to be one of the easiest around to change the alternator on, takes 10-15 min at the most

Imran · February 14th, 2009, 06:52 PM

It wasn't my alternator. Its a wire in my stereo that isn't grounded correctly that's making a wierd whining sound through the alternator. I didn't get the new alternator, b/c i'm getting this problem fixed first. Then i'm going for the new alternator. Firestone Complete auto is awesome. They offered me the motorcraft alternator for the price of the remanufactured one after the remanufactured one wouldn't fit and i didn't have money for the motor craft.

ajm · February 14th, 2009, 06:53 PM

Maybe consider installing the alternator yourself when you get the new one. Itll save you quite a bit of money and doesnt take much time.

HMUSN · February 14th, 2009, 06:58 PM

install it yourself.

wanna a quick go by?

1. loosen the tensioner pulley so the belt will fall off.
2. Undo the electrical connection.
3. unbolt the alternator ( 2 bolts)
4 Go in 321 order now.

Imran · February 14th, 2009, 07:10 PM

i know what to do, i'll see if my dad has the tools though.

February 14th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#1
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	Which alternator to get? My mechanic called, said i could save around $20 (which i could use towards something else on my car. by getting the $270 (including installation) remanuafactured alternator, or i could get a new motorcraft alternator (which is reccomended by ford) for around $320-$340 (including installation) And i am actually saving around $50 but i have to keep a minimum of $25 in my account to keep it alive so i don't get charged so i can only use $20 what should i do? I'm leaning towards Remanufactured but i need advice from people who know more. He said he'd go w/ motorcraft, but he might be trying to make more money. I could really use that extra $20, even though $20 isn't alot. __________________ Last edited by Imran; February 14th, 2009 at 01:45 PM.

February 14th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#3
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	Id get the one thats a bit more expensive especially if its oem (i think you said it was), im still running the same motorcraft alternator that was in mine the day it rolled off the lot 8 years later so its worth the little extra in my opinion, if you really think about it what is $20 gonna buy you for your car? A goofy short antenna, 10 gallons of gas, a quart of oil and a hp2010 filter? Not a whole lot. If you really wanted to save some money install the thing yourself. its nothing more than a few bolts,a plug,a nut, and the belt. Last edited by ajm; February 14th, 2009 at 02:57 PM.

February 14th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#7
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	It wasn't my alternator. Its a wire in my stereo that isn't grounded correctly that's making a wierd whining sound through the alternator. I didn't get the new alternator, b/c i'm getting this problem fixed first. Then i'm going for the new alternator. Firestone Complete auto is awesome. They offered me the motorcraft alternator for the price of the remanufactured one after the remanufactured one wouldn't fit and i didn't have money for the motor craft. __________________

February 14th, 2009, 06:58 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	install it yourself. wanna a quick go by? 1. loosen the tensioner pulley so the belt will fall off. 2. Undo the electrical connection. 3. unbolt the alternator ( 2 bolts) 4 Go in 321 order now. __________________

February 14th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#10
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	i know what to do, i'll see if my dad has the tools though. __________________

February 14th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#2
Saleenssc14 Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Union City,CA Posts: 183 iTrader: 0 reviews	if u live in the bay area by me i would sell u a new 1 for $40 bucks

February 14th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#4
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	With Alternators, get MOTORCRAFT to be safe. There have been issues with aftermarket alternators not charging as stated not to mention not lasting longer than a year.

February 14th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#5
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	Also, consider installing it yourself...its not too hard.

February 14th, 2009, 03:02 PM	#6
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	These cars have to be one of the easiest around to change the alternator on, takes 10-15 min at the most

February 14th, 2009, 06:53 PM	#8
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	Maybe consider installing the alternator yourself when you get the new one. Itll save you quite a bit of money and doesnt take much time.

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