So a month ago I replaced my factory Alternator with a Duralast one (save the laughs for later, I know I screwed up ). I read the reviews, but decided to risk it. I just needed something immediately, and my Autozone had one in stock. This morning, as I'm about to leave for school, battery light on. Immediately knew it was the alternator. Took it in, tested it (it failed), and they miraculously gave me a complete refund (including the core charge) so I could buy a different brand. So now I'm looking for another brand to go with. My mechanic here in town said he could get me one from his parts supplier, but I'm waiting on a call back from him for a price and brand. My local Ford Dealer said they don't make the Motorcraft ones anymore, and quoted me $350 for a re-manufactured Mitsubishi unit.
I don't have the old alternator (or else I'd just get that one re-manufactured, shouldn't have turned it in to Autozone, big mistake). So I just want to know which brands you've had luck with in the past, or others I should shy away from.
Thanks a bunch!
Joseph Betros
I don't have the old alternator (or else I'd just get that one re-manufactured, shouldn't have turned it in to Autozone, big mistake). So I just want to know which brands you've had luck with in the past, or others I should shy away from.
Thanks a bunch!
Joseph Betros