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Hi. I have a 2003 ford explorer limited edition. I was driving it a couple weeks ago when the "service engine soon", the battery light and the "hi temp low oil" lights went on. The truck turned off. I gave it a min and turned it on. Turned on like normal. I checked enigine oil and transmisson oil. Both are at the level they should .. did it me again today.... same thing. But now on the message board it say "check charging system" and "low oil pressure". I dont want to takeit to ford they are so expensive. I took it to a local mechanic they cant find whats wrong with it. Help.
What makes this problem better or worse?
Nothing
How long has your 2003 Ford Explorer had this problem?
2 weeks. Bought the truck 1 month ago
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sounds like the alternator is or has failed/failing. normally when the battery light comes on the alternator is not outputting the correct(14.2 VDC) voltage including maintaining the charge on the battery and will drain your battery and stall. the lights will dim,hard to steer,radio quits working,and the more things you turn on(A/C,heat,lights,windows,etc),the faster the battery will drain,and will leave you stranded. message says "check charging system",so take it to a parts store and have the charging system tested(free of charge at most parts stores).no need to go to the dealer for this!
Thank you!
you're welcome....