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2005 Ford Ranger Bad Alternator?

Tiny
CHICAGORANGER
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  • 2005 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
I have a clean low mileage Ranger bought in early "˜06; only 50K.

About a month ago started smelling burnt plastic coming from the engine.

Dealer tech says its "Might be " the Alternator; wants $500.

Customer service and no one else at ford will hardly take my call, about this obvious defect.

Everyone I tried talking to said: "Good luck".

I've been reading about many of you having this problem; how do I initiate a recall?

TG
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
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You can try calling the NTHSA and file a complaint..at
1-888-327-4236. In the meantime, make sure it is the alternator, test like this.
https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_alternator.htm
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