2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 Alternator Replacement

Common signs of alternator failure is undercharging/not charging the battery while the vehicle is running. It’s also common to see a battery light illuminate on the dash when the alternator is failing.
The video in this vehicle is a 2013 Ford Explorer. The Ford Flex, Taurus, & Lincoln MKT of the same years are all related to this video.
Part Number for the Alternator is a Duralast DL2697-6-10
Serpentine Belt Part number- Continental 4060450

[@MSchwartzNWV]

This was a really well done repair video. I just did an Ac compressor on mine and after seeing how tightly that alternator is tucked in, was curious how to get it out. Thanks for your hard work and knowledge sharing.

[@pauldickson1072]

Excellent video. Got the alternator swapped out. Couldn't have done it without this video.

[@adamhunt6437]

Thank you! Just finished replacing mine. Couldn’t have done it without your help.

[@robertbetz3517]

Used your video to fix my explorer today. Thanks.

[@Alaskamanschannel]

Thank you for posting this!
I watched your video and another and was able to swap out the alternator on a 2017 3.5L ecoboost with very little problems! All I can say is maybe drop some information on the tools you used. Keep up the good work! I appreciate you!

[@juansalgado6212]

This video saved my entire existence! You’re the man!

[@doug4065]

Same issue, mine was due to mouse under the hood. Great video, keep em coming.

[@coreyryan9703]

You the man ! Keep up the humble work and heart attitude bro - your a true blessing ! 🙏🏼

[@finnracing99]

Man this is a great video! However with the twin turbo explorer there is so much more stuff to get out the way before you get to the alternator. So your video makes it look and sound like a much less time consuming job. When removing the fasteners in the fenderwell I broke just about all the plastic fasteners. Product of living in the rust belt lol. Thanks for the video

[@nelsonhall8384]

A couple tips. Use wd40 or electronic cleaner instead of brake clean on plastic connectors and parts. Brake clean eats and melts away plastic.

[@MrRainbowrooster]

Good job! Your beat up gloves look like mine do after a job like that. Thanks for the video

[@jeffbrown3963]

What a pain in the butt just to change an alternator! I have an Explorer and if this ever goes out I'll have to order extra blood pressure pills! Lol Thanks for the video!

[@pand2aren]

thx for video, damn mine alternator seized from standing, tried to turn it over, now its cracked

[@richardlee6886]

Great video thanks alot

[@aricschneider7019]

Now is an easier time if you're gonna change the belt or tensioner pulley as well too.

[@yvonbegin]

How long it take to replace alternator on 2015 explorer limited 3.5

[@ultimatediyguy395]

@@yvonbegin probably 2-3 hours

[@kevinoverholtzer3126]

thanks for the video

[@bsurtz]

Thanks for the video. What is the socket size to use for alternator bolts?

[@ultimatediyguy395]

I think they were 13mm

[@chiefjoseph8154]

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[@robertlam3662]

How did you get to the alternator 15mm 2nd screw at the bottom? I watched another vid and they had to take the tensioner off in order to get enough tool clearance to remove it

[@ultimatediyguy395]

@@robertlam3662 I showed how to get the bolt out at 7:24

[@robertlam3662]

Is that bottom bolt threaded into the alternator body? I know the passenger side end has a sectioned opening.
Right now that bolt is butting up
Against the tensioner after I loosened it

[@robertlam3662]

I Confirmed it is threaded into the alternator body, so you must remove the bolt completely to get the alternator out.
Other videos posted on RUclips said you didn’t have to. DONT BE MISLED. I had to use my ratchet and move the tensioner out the way to remove the alternator screw at the bottom.

[@mikec.8556]

Just a question can u not remove the alternator from the bottom ????

[@ultimatediyguy395]

Honestly no

[@violentdawg]

What kills me is the 230amp alternator is $670... What in the hell is going on in the car parts market right now!? I'm really getting to where I do NOT like Ford anymore.

[@adeptustrashmechanicus2909]

It's not the alternator that costs more. It's your money that is worth less.

[@lmeraz72]

Thanks for sharing bud
You confused me in the beginning when you said you had a 3.5 eco boost
The ecoboost is only turbo
Maybe you said non ecoboost and I misheard it

[@ultimatediyguy395]

Sorry about that your right I shouldn’t have said that

[@j22ybarra]

What was the amps of alternator?

[@j22ybarra]

How long did it take you in total?

[@ultimatediyguy395]

@@j22ybarra 2-3 hour maybe

[@ultimatediyguy395]

@@j22ybarra 175 AMPs

[@ladyjustice1127]

How can I tell if it's a 200 or 220 volt alternator?

[@ultimatediyguy395]

Whatever alternator you buy should list the amount of volts it produces

[@ladyjustice1127]

@@ultimatediyguy395 I was trying to figure out which one I need for my vehicle

[@ultimatediyguy395]

Unless your running a sound system/ off road light kit. A standard alternator should work fine for you

[@bobbyu8991]

Dont forget to disconnect battery hot all the time

[@jermellyons195]

We not gonna talk about how he got that thing out without removing the AC line????

[@rotaryskratch18]

Alldata says this job takes .5 or basically 30 minutes. They need to put down the crack pipe.

[@ultimatediyguy395]

😂

[@violentdawg]

Cheapest quote I got was $600... They definitely need to put that crack pipe down because shops aren't going to charge $600 for 30min.

[@jonpipenhagen-bs7is]

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