1998 Ford Contour SE 2.4 v6 alternator keeps burning out

Article No.
98-9-10

05/11/98

^ NO START - BATTERY DISCHARGED

^ LAMP - CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LAMP
ILLUMINATED - BATTERY DISCHARGED - NO
START

FORD:
1995-98 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-98 MYSTIQUE

ISSUE
The charging system indicator may illuminate or vehicle may not start. This may be caused by a discharged battery due to a poor electrical connection at the generator terminal.

ACTION
Replace the B+ cable at the generator and replace the generator terminal (2.0L) or replace the generator (2.5L). Install a new retaining nut and torque to specification. Install new attaching nut and torque to specification.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Refer to the 1998 Contour/Mystique Workshop Manual, Section 414-02, for detailed removal and replacement procedures.

2.0L

1. Replace generator 8+ cable with a new Cable (F5RZ-14300-FA).

2. Replace the generator B+ terminal with a new Terminal (F3RZ-10329-A8).

3. Install new 8+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 +/- 1.6 N-m (8 +/- 1 lb-ft).

2.5L

1. Replace generator B+ cable with new Cable (F5RZ-14300-EA).

2. If the generator B+ terminal is damaged, replace the Generator (F6RZ-10346-BB).

3. Install new B+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 +/- 1.6 N-m (8 +/- 1 lb-ft).

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F5RZ-14300-FA Battery cable
Generator-To-Megafuse (2.0L)

F3RZ-10329-AB Insulator - Alternator Terminal (2.0L)
N805320-S309 Nut And Washer Assembly - M6x1.0
Hex (2.0L/2.5L)

F5RZ-14300-EA Battery cable
Generator-To-Megafuse (2.5L)
F6RZ-10346-BB Generator Assembly (2.5L)