2000 Ford Ranger

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Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

while driving, noticed battery light. don't know how long the battery light had been on. suddenly, all electrical power dropped off and engine shutdown. replaced battery. after several miles new battery began drawing down.
Mar 30, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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[quote:c1afb155b1="demontabu"]Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

while driving, noticed battery light. don't know how long the battery light had been on. suddenly, all electrical power dropped off and engine shutdown. replaced battery. after several miles new battery began drawing down.[/quote:c1afb155b1]

Hello,

Check Alternator or have it checked. If you have a Digital Volt Ohm Meter you can check it out. Just follow directions at follow link....

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_alternator.htm


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Mar 30, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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the alternator is bad
its not recharging the battery
have it tested at a advance auto
Mar 30, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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