There are several things that can cause your 2003 Ford Windstar alternator to start charging. Make sure all of the connections are clean and secure. The voltage regulator might be malfunctioning.
There is no reset for the charging light. If it is on, then something is wrong. Drive the car to your local auto parts store and have the system checked.
1. Alternator charging system malfunction.. [not charging enough]
Repair the problem with the charging system causing the light to come on.Repair the problem with the charging system causing the light to come on.
The battery light comes on when the charging system voltage drops below 12V. If your light is on all the time, have your charging system checked because it probably is not charging the sytem.
The battery light indicates the system is not charging. Have the charging system checked. If the alternator is not charging, the engine will quit running and leave you stranded.
It is not a batter light, it is a charging system light. It is on because there is a problem with the charging system. Most likely a defective alternator.
alternator is not charging battery, or loose - corroded connection on battery cables
My lights were coming on when my alternator was going out. Test your alternator and charging system and replace accordingly.
Have the charging system checked. The light comes on when there is a charging system problem. it may be a battery, alternator or a battery problem.
possible your alternator is going bad, get your charging system checked out.
Problem with the charging system.
It means that the computer has detected a malfunction in the charging system. It could be over or under charging. You will need to have the system checked.