Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| The charging system warning indicator is on with the engine running (The charging system voltage does not increase) | Accessory drive belt. | CHECK the accessory drive belt condition, REFER to:ACCESSORY DRIVE . |
| Circuit. Generator. Voltage regulator. |
CARRY OUT the generator tests, REFER to the Generator On-Vehicle Tests in Component Tests . | |
| The charging system warning indicator is off with the ignition switch in the RUN position and the engine off | Bulb/LED. | REFER to: INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES . |
| Ignition switch. | CHECK the ignition switch. | |
| Circuit. Generator. |
CARRY OUT the generator tests, REFER to the Generator On-Vehicle Tests in Component Tests . | |
| Radio interference | Circuit. Generator. |
REFER to the Ford diagnostic equipment |
| The generator is noisy | Accessory drive belt. | REFER to:ACCESSORY DRIVE . |
| Loose generator mounting bolts. | TIGHTEN the generator mounting bolts. | |
| Generator. | INSTALL a new generator. REFER to: GENERATOR - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW 273PS) . | |
| Vehicle electrical systems inoperative | Battery. | CARRY OUT the battery tests, REFER to the Battery Tests in Component Tests |
| The engine cranks slowly | Battery. | CARRY OUT the battery tests, REFER to the Battery Tests in Component Tests . |
| Battery cable(s). Starter motor. |
REFER to:STARTING SYSTEM . | |