I have a ford explorer.someone hook the battery back words and crank selinoid and

[Pam S]

alternator smoked.The truck? the truck cranks and runs but only off the battery.I put a new alternator on it.but battery light is still on andfor some reason cant get a reading that there is even an alternator chargeing the battery.checked fuses.one 20 amp blown.changed.any suggestions?Please help.

 

[itsjustme]

It greatly depends upon where you purchased the alternator and if it was in actuality a new one or a re manufactured one. You have obviously gotten a defective alternator. Then there is the remote possibility that you have fried the engine computer, too.

I have a lincoln town car that had a bad battery and a bad alternator. I replaced the batt and the alternator. Purchased the alternator at O'Reillys Auto Parts. After four defective alternators from the supplier, I gave up got my money back and took it to the dealership. They installed a Ford Manufactured alternator and the problem was resolved!

 

[Lab]

You will have to check every wire from the alternator to the battery and charging system as well as all fuse links. Best get a wiring diagram and properly test everything connected. If you want a wiring diagram, click onto my name and e-mail me your e-mail address and year, make, model and engine size of your truck. I can't send pictures or diagrams through this forum.