This will make a few people groan, but I just bent the ac lines out of my way and only needed to remove my fan (was easy) and few hoses on the cooling reservoir and radiator that were in my way as I went. Did successful swap and it's fixed. Not mechanic recommended but at the rate mechanics charge I'll bend something out of the way if it saves me a thousand dollars and doesn't break anything. Cheers.
I'm having trouble pulling the fan out because of what's connected at the bottom. Were you able to disconnect those clamps from the top of the engine, or did you have to crawl underneath to get them off?
2006 Ford Fusion SE 3.0 L Duratec 3.0 V6. I worked from the bottom and did not disconnect the AC lines. I did not remove the radiator. I removed three bolts from the AC compressor. I raised a service jack and used the jack's pad as a platform to rest the AC compressor. I removed the oil filter. Top bolt on the AC compressor has too little clearance near the AC line, which creates a problem. Can't use a socket. I did manage to get a thin-walled box end on that nut, but only for breaking it. For most of the removal, can't even fit a ratcheting box end. I had to use an open-end wrench. Only 10 degrees or so of rotation, so I applied the wrench, turned bolt 10 degrees, disengaged the wrench, twisted the wrench 180 deg to get the wrench to approach from a different angle, applied the wrench for another 10 degrees, twisted the wrench 180 deg and so on, hundreds of times. When installing the new alternator, I worked from the top to hold it in position, in order to start that first bolt. To re-install the AC compressor, I started the bottom two bolts, only maybe two threads, then had to get the angle just right to start the top bolt. (You can't place the AC compressor flush against its mounting surface, because the bolt head doesn't clear the AC line. Unit is sort of floating in space, which makes it a challenge to start that top bolt.) Final tightening, I went back to the thin-wall box end. Not a big fan of this design.
After a week of researching and tearing down, I discovered my problem was heat sink in my starter. Installed a new starter (in case the old one was damaged from the heat), put on a heat shield from Autozone and it starts up strong every time.
im working on a 06 mercury milan doing the timing chain. Since you have to get the ac drained to take off the alternator. Easier to take off the ac compressor than the fans. it will give better access to the bolts for the alternator. and more clearance. good video though.
please get back to me as soon as possible exact same vehicle V6 mines are 2008 Ford Fusion brand new alternators in it's just I'm having trouble putting the belt back on the alternator and on everything else
You couldn’t just swing the ac compressor out of the way while leaving the hoses attached ? Or could you have taken off the intake manifold and had room from the top to replace alternator?
@@michaelswain36 I just did this repair yesterday. Ended up having to disconnect the ac lines going into the compressor to get the alt out. Other than that, had it back together in an hour
@@michaelswain36 did you get the alternator off the 2 studs by yanking it foward even with the ac lines in the way? or did you remove the 2 studs with the alternator? how did you get the alternator off the 2 threaded studs/posts? isnt alot of room to slide the alternator off of them
Why is the 2010 ford fusion the ONLY ONE with the alternator in the back by the belt away from the fan!? Smh 🤦🏾♂️ and it has an impenetrable plastic casing like wtaf
My only complaint is you never showed how to take out the fan and you didn’t actually point to anything when you were going through the steps so we don’t really know what specifically you are talking about in half of the steps
I can't tell you how much I fought with my '06 Fusion to get the alternator off. After I put it back together, I'm done with it. Stupidest engineering on an engine EVER!!!!!!!
This will make a few people groan, but I just bent the ac lines out of my way and only needed to remove my fan (was easy) and few hoses on the cooling reservoir and radiator that were in my way as I went. Did successful swap and it's fixed. Not mechanic recommended but at the rate mechanics charge I'll bend something out of the way if it saves me a thousand dollars and doesn't break anything. Cheers.
I'm having trouble pulling the fan out because of what's connected at the bottom. Were you able to disconnect those clamps from the top of the engine, or did you have to crawl underneath to get them off?
I was thinking about taking the fan out to do this after looking at it. Thanks for the vid man!
Took my fan and radiator out.
2006 Ford Fusion SE 3.0 L Duratec 3.0 V6. I worked from the bottom and did not disconnect the AC lines. I did not remove the radiator. I removed three bolts from the AC compressor. I raised a service jack and used the jack's pad as a platform to rest the AC compressor. I removed the oil filter. Top bolt on the AC compressor has too little clearance near the AC line, which creates a problem. Can't use a socket. I did manage to get a thin-walled box end on that nut, but only for breaking it. For most of the removal, can't even fit a ratcheting box end. I had to use an open-end wrench. Only 10 degrees or so of rotation, so I applied the wrench, turned bolt 10 degrees, disengaged the wrench, twisted the wrench 180 deg to get the wrench to approach from a different angle, applied the wrench for another 10 degrees, twisted the wrench 180 deg and so on, hundreds of times. When installing the new alternator, I worked from the top to hold it in position, in order to start that first bolt. To re-install the AC compressor, I started the bottom two bolts, only maybe two threads, then had to get the angle just right to start the top bolt. (You can't place the AC compressor flush against its mounting surface, because the bolt head doesn't clear the AC line. Unit is sort of floating in space, which makes it a challenge to start that top bolt.) Final tightening, I went back to the thin-wall box end. Not a big fan of this design.
Ford Contours were the same way.
Did you have to remove fans ?
Exactly what I'm going to do. Same strategy I have, glad someone had the same idea and success.
Bryce is of same for 2006 ford fusion 4 cyl. 2.3 L
Would have been nice if you made a video out of your way of doing it. Good information. Thanks.
After a week of researching and tearing down, I discovered my problem was heat sink in my starter. Installed a new starter (in case the old one was damaged from the heat), put on a heat shield from Autozone and it starts up strong every time.
When you did do this how did you put the belt back on
im working on a 06 mercury milan doing the timing chain. Since you have to get the ac drained to take off the alternator. Easier to take off the ac compressor than the fans. it will give better access to the bolts for the alternator. and more clearance. good video though.
This was hilarious, and also makes me not want to do it on mine haha
please get back to me as soon as possible exact same vehicle V6 mines are 2008 Ford Fusion brand new alternators in it's just I'm having trouble putting the belt back on the alternator and on everything else
Im about to pull mine on a 2006. I won't lie. It looks like you dealt with some real engineering bullsh*t. Any tips for after thoughts?
My question is? Did you discharge the A/C where it connects to the radiator?
Damn bro I wish you would have been more clear about what you are saying in this video
You couldn’t just swing the ac compressor out of the way while leaving the hoses attached ? Or could you have taken off the intake manifold and had room from the top to replace alternator?
Neon diamonds Aquaberry
This way will be the easiest, I believe.
You can take the off manifold, but It’s not necessary.
I did it without moving anything having to do with the compressor
How?
@@ericlittle411 removed the tire, fender well, and fan. rotated the alternator between the radiator and motor after moving the wires.
@@ericlittle411 used swivel and extensions to get lower alternator screws.
@@michaelswain36 I just did this repair yesterday. Ended up having to disconnect the ac lines going into the compressor to get the alt out. Other than that, had it back together in an hour
@@michaelswain36 did you get the alternator off the 2 studs by yanking it foward even with the ac lines in the way? or did you remove the 2 studs with the alternator? how did you get the alternator off the 2 threaded studs/posts? isnt alot of room to slide the alternator off of them
You see my fingers🤣 Lol
Does anyone know if the ‘check charging system’ warning will be fixed with a new alternator?
Yes
Why is the 2010 ford fusion the ONLY ONE with the alternator in the back by the belt away from the fan!? Smh 🤦🏾♂️ and it has an impenetrable plastic casing like wtaf
Is this the same process for a 2010 ford fusion?
Did you try what he did I own a 2011
@@willbleedem5156 Not yet sry
My only complaint is you never showed how to take out the fan and you didn’t actually point to anything when you were going through the steps so we don’t really know what specifically you are talking about in half of the steps
I replaced mine but still have battery light on
When u removed the ac lines did you have to drain them. And if so how did you drain them?
Royce Rodriguez I went to a mechanic shop and made a deal if they drain the AC lines, I’ll bring it back for a recharge
Thank you
How did you get there after you got to that one part after you removed that one thing? And when did you remove the old one? You know?
And what’s “That”?!
Not much of a help but ok
I can't tell you how much I fought with my '06 Fusion to get the alternator off. After I put it back together, I'm done with it. Stupidest engineering on an engine EVER!!!!!!!