SPONSORED LINKS

2000 Ford Escort Alternator

Tiny
JDJENNIN
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 130,000 MILES
While driving home in a terrible rain storm a pickup splashed going past me and a wave washed over my ZX2. The battery light immediately came on and the temp guage went WAY up then slowly went back down to nothing. I kept driving and after about 6 miles the temp went back to normal but I noticed when I tried to turn the power steering was out. Then my tac started jumping up and down for a minute. I made it home to my dry garage and shut it off. No overheated smell. Would not restart. Checked the next day and started but battery light is still on. Belt is still there but I am not sure if it is engaged. Could a big splash of water knock out the alternator? Would that cause power steering issues as well? I don't have any credit cards so I can't donate. Sorry.
SPONSORED LINKS
Monday, April 20th, 2009 AT 11:57 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,542 POSTS
Yes it is possible if the water made it to the alt. That it has shorted out. It would also cause poor power steerign. You can have the alternator tested at most local part stores for free of charge.

Thanks for using 2CarPros. Com!
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, April 20th, 2009 AT 1:35 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Alternator Content

Alternator Replacement
VIDEO
Alternator Replacement
Instructional repair video
Alternator
GUIDE
Alternator
An alternator is designed to supply electrical power (13.6 to 14.6 volts) to a vehicle when the engine is operating to recharge the battery back up for future use. This is...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links