98 Lincoln mark 8 abs and traction control light is on had car scanned and said batt low output-voltage?

Answer 1

Alternator is probably going. Have it tested and replace it with the 130 amp alternator for a 96 Cobra. It fits fine. All you have to do is free up a few inches of wire by undoing the wire loom and pulling them out a little. The crappy one they use for the Mark VIII is a Mitsubishi putting out 120 amps. It was never designed to be re-built properly. Avoid the hassle and buy one from Ford. Do not waste money at a parts shop buying no-name alternators...warranty or not...if you have to change it every 2 years and get stranded somewhere, it's no deal.

Also, check your battery. It may be running low and should be fully charged before connecting it to a new alternator. Buy a new battery at the same time as the alternator if you think yours is weak. Batteries should put out about 12.3 - 12.5 when the cars not running and about 13.4 - 14 running.

(95 Mark VIII Owner) To help confirm; I have gone through several Parts Store alternators. In the process I have ALWAYS had charging problems. Even with new alternators and new batteries. Suck it up and buy the Ford OEM model. It WILL save you a multitude of headaches. And yes, I too have had to change it out every couple of years. And have been left stranded. Not only by the alternator, but also the Parts Store with the "Lifetime" warranty.