ooohh, probably just because fords suck- that's probably gonna be your main reason, yah.
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put in new alternator but it will not charge battery. alternator was tested and found to be good. why wont it charge the battery?
You need to replaced the starter or the alternator.
Do you mean charge by the vehicle running....or do you mean take a charge from a Bench charger? if its in the vehicle it could mean that either the battery/battery connection/cables, a faulty ground, or the alternator is defective. If its on a bench charger then the battery has a dead cell or is defective and needs replacing.
The wheel bearings in the 1996 and newer Taurus / Sables cannot be greased.See "Related Questions" below for information / procedures for replacing wheel bearings.
If it's the same size engine, it is likely the alternator will work.For confirmation, check with a local auto parts store - they can tell you a definite yes or no.
Around $75 in parts and $100-150 in labor all varies
The answer is no . The battery starts you vehicle , the alternator charges the battery so if your alternator is bad your battery is not receiving a charge which will cause a "no start" condition.
about $150 for the alternator and 1/2 hr labor or shop minimum charge - my guess $215 - $225
is your battery Low or poor?? Charge your battery on slow charge for 8hrs to give it a good deep charge, Installing an alternator on a low or dead battery will ruin it and also not charge your battery properly.. An alternator is not a battery charger its a battery maintainer!!
Dealerships charge from $65 to $75 per hour. An independent can charge $50 per hour which is a fair charge.
Most likely yes, I would take your car in and have mechanics look at it.