Ford 4.6L & 5.4L Engines Alternator Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 19 фев 2014
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In this video I show just how easy Ford made it to change the alternator on their modular engines, plus a few tips. 
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This is a follow up comment for others wondering which video gives the best step by step instructions of how to make this repair. I just finished doing just as this man explains. He's the best!!! Follow how he says to do it and you will have an easy job of it. I will say one thing different and that is, take the time to remove the water hose. It is too tight to see what you are doing otherwise. I'm 76 and have had Fords going all the way back to a 57 T Bird and 65 Mustangs to work on. Oh, just a side note, when you put the hose back on, use two new 2" screw type clamps to replace the 'factory speed' clamps put on in the assembly line. I don't trust them once you remove those. In my case this repair was actually a 2007 Lincoln Mark LT truck, but they are really just a Ford F 150 inside. So if that is what you have just follow what this guy says and you will save a lot of money in labor. Yes, I am a subscriber after this job!
Excellent video! So straight forward---no kids, no dogs, no cats, no jokes and no singing. I love all those things but not while I'm trying to learn something. Thanks for sharing!
Exactly!
@@FordTechMakuloco ...My "Go To Online Mechanic" every time! Saved me thousands of dollars!...Keep em coming !
This man is a God-send to us sad sacs! I have saved many thousands of dollars with the knowledge from inside his mind. Makuloco may you live forever!
Thanks for another great how-to video. I just changed the alternator in my wife's 2003 Ford Expedition. I appreciate you taking the time to put these videos out here as they help us backyard mechanics save a little money. Keep up the great work!
After watching this video, I was able to replace my alternator in about 1 hour. Great job on this video. Thank you very much!
i guess I am kind of off topic but do anybody know of a good place to stream newly released tv shows online ?
@Jared Mekhi I use Flixzone. You can find it on google =)
Thank you, thank you. I am a college student with hardly any income. A “friend” said her dad is a mechanic and that it would be an easy fix and would only charge $100.00 labor. Well I saw your video and my dad and I decided to do it ourselves. I would like suggest to those who are not experienced mechanics, when it comes to the tension pulley.i got under the motor and release the tension from the bottom and my dad udid the belt from the top. That tension pulley was a big snag for us. After we took off the alternator it only took us 20 minutes to put the new one on. We spent like 1 whole hour on trying to release the belt. My dad said it is called the week end warrior curse. Thanks again. I hope this helpful.
About do to this on my 2003 Expedition with a 4.6L, we'll see how it goes. That bungee trick is absolute GOLD. Every time I look up anything for any of my Fords there's always a video with him showing exactly what I need to fix. Not all heroes wear capes, he is a godsend!!!!
This video gave me the confidence to change my alternator. Saved me hundreds. Thanks
I still have my 06 F150 and so I’m back again to learn another repair on this old girl! Thank you sir!
Thank you so much. I changed my alternator. Without your video I may not have been brave enough to try.
Using a bungee cord to hold the belt was very helpful. Thank you
Thanks dude, watched it three times out here on the side of the road an now I'm up an running 🤙
thanx again!!! you have helped me rebuild my 04 f-150 soooo much
and saved me so much grief!!!
congrats on the new shop btw!
you mos def deserve it!!!
Just changed the alternator on my '03 Expedition using the video. Easy peasy....thank you.
Can't Thank You enough for posting this, and all the other videos. My alt. was starting to go and I next day'd one from amazon on my 2005 f150 for $78.00. Autozone was 239.00. I really appreciate all your excellent, to the point, videos. God Bless! This video gave my confidence to do this myself, and it went perfect.
Wanted to say thank you for all your videos. Recently bought an F150 and have been watching your videos to learn about it, during a 1500 mile trip towing a car this weekend had the alternator die, and by pure luck rolled off the highway and into the parking lot of an auto parts store 2 minutes before they closed for the night and bought a new alternator. Pulled up your video before installing to get any tips grabbed a bungee from the truck to hold the belt in place like you did and in no time was back in the road (after having to remove my car from the trailer to jump the truck...) you do great work and I'm sure I'm not the only one you're helping!
Well done video. You do a great job explaining each step and adding some helpful shortcuts - like using the bungee cord to hold the serp belt, that was a new technique for me. You even gave recommendations for how to put the parts back on, in the order that is easiest. Thanks to you, my repair should be a quick one!
The bungee trick...genius! THE BEST instructional video I have ever seen! To the point! Efficient! No nonsense! Great video and thanks...off to change my alternator!
Just did this job on a Sunday morning in the driveway! Very accurate and clear video...and the bungee cord worked perfectly.
My 2005 f-150 5.4 has a different intake structure so there was a bit of push and wiggle to get it around the radiator hose...thanks for doing these videos.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS VERY INFORMATIONAL VIDEO! THE TIP ON USING THE BUNGE CORD REALLY SAVED MY ARSE! (I used a rope) and releasing the tensioner from the top of the motor rather than below (as another video shows) really helped me as well! (I was working by myself and did not have an assistant to release the tension from below! Your video and another one on youtube REALLY made it possible for me to do the job! And I installed it in about an hour! All because of the kindness of you and others creating these videos! Again THANKS!
322k views and only 1k likes? Come on people, this is a top notch video. That bungee trick is great!
BlackDogsMatter yeah the bungee trick really made me like this video lol
Yeah no kiding better do it ourself than paying 200$ Labour lol
I was about to say the same thing !! Love the bungee trick
I enjoy hearing Casting Crowns playing in the background at 5:00
Fantastic video, thank you!
I was dreading this repair because of the serpentine belt, but the bungee cord made all the difference.
Genius idea. Guys like this have saved so many people unnecessary headaches.
UTI meter still going strong!! Dvm's are awesome to have for stuff like this, that way you know for sure values and outputs. Nice instructional video, easy job, explained well!
Thanks from a truck stop in quartzite Arizona
God bless you. Make a go fund me or something man. I've used your videos for quite a bit. you need to be compensated
Dude, you just saved me a ton of time and money! Too long for all the details, but just wanted to say thanks a million!
Great to hear!
I know this video is very old but thank you so much for this it helped me change my alternator on my truck in less than 2 hours by myself doing step by step your way. I didn’t have a bungie cord so I used a ratchet strap and it worked great! Thanks again!
Dude, I didn't realize it was so easy. I'm glad I came across your vid now I feel confident to do it myself on my 04' F-150 5.4 Triton. Thank you very much I just saved myself a lot of money👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I noticed the standard UTI DVOM. I still use mine to this day! I have to do one of these tomorrow at a friends house, wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna be missing anything. Nice video!
Damn glad I watched this video. Made the job tremendously easy. Struggled a little bit at first but made it through pretty easy. Love the bungy cord trick... Definitely saves a future headache
Thank You! It's Christmastime and I really needed to NOT spend money on yet another unexpected expense. I'm not much of a wrench, but your video got me over this hurdle .... very much appreciated!!
Good video and thank you for making it. Saved me from the salesman at the auto-store saying "You have to take off that radiator hose to get to the alternator". And good idea on the bungee-cord . It didn't keep the belt from slipping (I didn't pull it taut enough) but it did keep the belt routing in line making it easier to slide back on.
Thanks brother I’m about to go change my alternator, this definitely gives me a clear idea of what I need to do. Hopefully I get all the tools I need.
Thank You Very Much for this video.
I just replaced the alternator on 2004 Expedition 5.4L.
Again you Guys Rock.
Was able to use this video to help change out my ladies 04 expedition alternator. The bungie cord to hold the belt was very helpful. I used a 1/2" socket with a bar from an old jack we had around to loosen the belt. Videos like this that help us computer geek play mechanic (and sweat alot...). The alternator I purchased was the "DB Electrical AFD0113 Alternator " from amazon. Cheaper and delivers the same volts you posted up above.
thanx bro my alternator just recently went bad. I appreciate the time you took to make this video!!!!
I love casting crowns too! Good song. The video is a tremendous help as well.
Thanks for posting this. Helped me out a lot today. Much appreciated.
Agree, straight forward, to the point and very super easy! Thanks for sharing!!
Hey brother thank you for all your movies you have no idea how much you helped me on the little things on my truck once again keep them coming and thank you so much for all the work you put into movies
Plans are to install my new alternator tomorrow with your video. Thanks easy to understand with no distractions. Can you or someone sharw what are some of the basic tools you guys keep in your truck to have for emergencies. Thanks in advance.
That bunji strap to hold belt tight, was good thinking, never would have thought of that and real good explanation best I've ever heard thanks hope that easy for me
very useful for a 2004 Ford Expedition, thanks for the informative video to easily explain all the steps.
great demonstration sir,i have one to replace on my 06 navigator hopefully all goes as smooth as u made it look
texastalk the navigator has a few more steps, items to remove in order to get to it
Expert advice! Excellent instruction!
The bungi serves multi purpose, good ideal saves time and energy. Not only does it remember the routing, it allows you to not have to have 3 hands to put the belt on to begin with, because it leaves it all on, good ideal. thank you
Excellent video! I'd also love to see how you replace an Alternator on the 4th generation 00-07 24V Duratec.
Thanks again for great, helpful,and informative videos Brian
Thanks for the video,helped me a lot!
2002 f150 5.4. Changing the belt was not as much fun ☹️
Thanks again
Thanks for this video very easy to do step by step, I got my car running again .
Thanks
You come through again. I’ll be replacing the alternator on my 2006 Expedition Eddie Bauer tomorrow. Thanks for the tips.
The Bungee trick.
Is priceless !
Thank You!
Thanks, very helpful! However the connector on my 2008 F250 (5.4 V8) wasn't so easy to remove. There wasn't a tab to push but I had to use a screwdriver to unlock it after I got the alternator unbolted. And there was a secondary, small connector to release too.
Thanks broski, just changed mine after 12 years of use.....06 f150
Great video, I am about to change my alternator on my f 150 It went bad yesterday. Love the Christian background music.
Thank you. this made it so easy for me!!
You make it look easy. I though it would be tougher. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for this video, it helped me changed my alternator
Thanks for the video. I am just a newbie when it comes to working on my Ford E-350 XLT Super Duty. Wish I could see how you set up the breaker bar to release the tensioner. Where does the breaker bar go? do you have to loosen any nut on the tensioner first before you can release the tension?
Excellent lesson. Thank you for the knowledge!
Thank you for the videos. You've saved me a ton of money!
i enjoyed casting crowns playing in the background, no religious but it brings back memories
You always got the best videos thank you so much
wow that bungee idea is a stroke of genius, lol, thanks for the great video.
Great job on this video!!! Much appreciated!!
Thanks for showing delays. Too many others out there that fast forward past most of it.
4:38.. Awesome tip, saved me a lot of time and frustration.. Thanks
How can anyone dislike this video, everything was done perfect,
Great video! You made it look easy.
Really good video man it help a lot thanks love the bongie to hold band
excellent and concise oration and instructions 👌🏾
Excellent! Thank you very much for this video.
bravo for the great finale 😄
Great song playing in the background... Mandisa
Brian! If I wanted to upgrade my stock to a higher output alternator, which brand would you recommend? My truck is used as an emergency vehicle
Love your videos, Greatly Appreciated! Question ❓ If you replace with a higher output alternator do you have to adjust anything else?
First I've seen that bungee trick. What a great idea!
Thank you for the video. Well done!
Love that bungee trick for the belt.
Hi @FordTechMakuloco , since in any modern cars sometimes it's better to use KAM (keep memory alive) while replacing the battery, but in this type of situation of changing alternator, is it still safe to use Keep Alive Memory (or maybe just use a motorcycle battery plugged into the OBD II port as the Keep Memory Alive) while changing the alternator ?
Quick question .. Will the PCM'S Memory need to be cleared ( using the jumper method in your other videos concerning replacement of sensors , ( IAC, MAF , TPS ) when the battery ground cable is disconnected? THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
I have a question...When you're looking at the video, what is the part that's above the throttle body (it would be to the right if you're in front of the engine) that's rusted pretty good?
Can you list the tools you used in this video it would really help
Thanks for the video man, did it less than a hour. I subscribed too 👍🏻
Great job on the video; excellent knowledge given, with good visuals. Audio could use some better quality from a wireless mic perhaps, but not complaining--I could still understand. Thank you!
man watching your videos is gonna make me change everything on my truck, I already changed the water pump, tensioner all idler pulleys, sensors, spark plugs, intake manifold gaskets, gas filter.....etc
now the alternator is making a whining noise and I think the internal bearings are shot, do you know if Motorcraft alternator bearings are serviceable? I really don't feel like spending another $200.
certified30 I know they are serviceable just where to get them. We don't show them in the parts catalog.
FordTechMakuloco I found some in a local automotive electric store for $30
Thanks for the video! It helped me.
Great video. Thanks.
before anything thanks for your video's learned alot from them, now my question is I've been having issues with my electrical power,got it checked at oriellys an they said it was a bad alternator, and a bad starter, just about 1 month ago I had changed my alternator but I still went ahead a got a new one..took it back to get it checked an was told it had a bad regulator,it doesn't seem right to me that 2 alternators can be bad..can it be something else?? now for the story of my truck see if it helps to pin point the issue..about a week ago battery died out on me leaving work..got the truck jump started took the battery to charge few days later same problem, got it jump started an while driving home all electrical when out, rmp gas battery temperature mpr gauge down to zero, ac turned off could roll down windows or unlock trucks door, but the truck was still running, check charging system light came up an abs as well...as soon as I got home put my truck on park everything turned back on..turned it off and tried to turn it back on an nothing, so replaced that alternator put a new one on ranned good the hole day then while driving home lights started to dimm..when out side in the morning to start it an nothing...what else can it be? thanks ahead of time
cool vid! was trying to find the torque for the alternator bolts. it's not in the Haynes manual odd...
I added a higher amp alternator it’s running and charging but I have a battery light on what do you suggest
Great belt tip. Easy alternator install...
Can i do this on a 98 ford expedition?...
Dude you made that look so easy! I'm trying to restore an 84 f150 my dad bought the day he passed away, any tips on where to start?
I was wondering if you can help me out? I have an 03 explorer with a 4.6. The alternator looks the same as in the video. I want to use an older alternator from my 98 gt wich has the same voltage 130amps. Now the 98gt alternator is a little thicker (front to back) without top mounting holes for the U bracket on top. Can I use this if it fits?
Damn the FIRST TIME I get lucky replacing something thats not buried inthe back of the fkn engine THANK U FORD.
Great video! Thank you.
My air intake was a KLM assembly so my air intake snorkel was a little more involved than the one you removed, other than that thanks for the info
so I have a alternator that's 320amp(off a 4.6)
, but its a horseshoe top bracket, its compatible but I don't know if the horseshoebracket its self will fit on my 5.4 v8