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Battery light is on, battery is new and alternator has been replaced on my 2003 ford escape

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There should be a fusible link for the alternator, I think it is 175 amps. Check that, it could be blown.

  • kennysc Sep 25, 2010

    light goes on and off sporadically, would this still be the fuse?

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    Steven A Sep 26, 2010

    In that case, no. It will likely be a poor connection somewhere in the charging system. Make sure the battery and alternator connections are clean and tight. Also. make sure the alternator belt tension is sufficient. Hope this helps.

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