Alternator?

[Zpak]

Are those models electric steering? If so, ignore me. If not, sounds like a connection between the alternator showing low and PS not working, I can only figure belt-related.

Pshhh, where were going we don’t need... power steering fluid.

Since no motorcraft alternator is locally available I’m stuck waiting for the replacement to come from Tasca.

 

[Zpak]

Electric. I've started getting the random p0016 code that will go away when I charge the battery overnight. I ordered a new battery as I also get the check charging system message. Fortunately, the car runs fine and I don't lose steering.

Your situation sounds frustrating. I hate electrical problems. That’s one field I can just never wrap my head around.

 

[Zpak]

Swapped out my defunct alternator. Pretty miserable amount of work to shoehorn it in and out. Six and a half hours total. I was however ecstatic when my old one tested bad, and new one proved to correct all my issues.

I didn’t document anything but since I haven’t seen any info or mention of anyone swapping one out on the forum or even the internet for that matter I’ll do a little write up in a separate thread.

 

[Majestic]

Swapped out my defunct alternator. Pretty miserable amount of work to shoehorn it in and out. Six and a half hours total. I was however ecstatic when my old one tested bad, and new one proved to correct all my issues.

I didn’t document anything but since I haven’t seen any info or mention of anyone swapping one out on the forum or even the internet for that matter I’ll do a little write up in a separate thread.

Please do. I hope to not have to replace mine, ever, but it would be nice to have a how-to just in case.