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Report: Battery Light Due to Damaged Alternator Wire Harness Connector

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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996

Average Mileage: 176,500 mi (142,000 mi - 211,000 mi)

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The battery light may illuminate on the instrument panel because the alternator wire harness connector is damaged. A new connector kit is available and should be installed to correct this concern.

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  • Visitor, 1996 Ford F-250, 211,000 mi

    conductors inside alternator connector had become loose; bent them tighter and applied dielectric grease to correct.

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  • edsunn, 1992 Ford F-250, 142,000 mi
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    Battery light was on and gauge indicated not charging at all. Cleaned the harness connectors and bent them closer.
    Problem solved. Tip came from reading other's problem and solution posted.

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