Thank you Alan, I’ve been able to remove the alternator on my S-Max (2017) by following this video. Very helpful! Just need to refit it! £582 from Ford for a new one without the surcharge (£653 with surcharge).
thank you so much .. because of your videos i was abble to swapp the alternator by myself i saved atleast 500€. greetings from Germany. im sure with time i will watch more of your videos
Very useful videos for the very extremely rare occasion when something might go wrong with your Mondeo if your extremely unlucky, after getting run over by an elephant outside Harrods.
I love how Alan uses the Manhunt soundtrack to add an eerie sense of dread whereas on contrast Monika simply asks Alan to empty the bin as if she is indifferent and simply sees right through Alan's ghost costume. Pun totally intended.
Do you fit the pattern part alternators on your fleet, or genuine ford? I saved a customer a few quid last week, his forklift wasn't charging and he thought he needed an alternator, turned out the fan belt was just slightly slipping. Made no noise. Just nipped it up and it started charging properly.
I wonder if it's like the X-type Jag. Basically a Ford engine but buying parts from Jag was a lot more expensive than the same parts from a Ford dealer.
Great video, thank you. Quick question on a 2015 mk5 2.0TDCI, should the volts drop down to 12.6v with the engine running? When cold, the volts are fine around 14.7v but once the engine gets warmer the volts start to drop, first to around 13.5, then down to 12.6v at sit there. Is this something to do with the smart charging or BMS?
the volts should not drop below 13.8 volts....if they go down to 12.6 the alternator is not charging...i have had alternators that charge when cold and stop charging when warm... i would say you need a new alternator
Hi. How much is it for a replacement alternator from ford as none of my local auto shops sell them. I have a 220amp one. Is there a way to bench test them with a multimeter?
To change the alternator on my air cooled VW kombi you have to remove the engine, 4 bolts, 3 wires, accelerator cable and fuel pipe. Two screws 2 bolts and the fan shroud and alternator are off the engine. Do the same again backwards to re assemble :)
hi william, tbh i don't bother changing the pulleys because usually there is not much life left in the alternator at the mileage the pulley would break and as these are taxis its just keeping them as reliable as possible but i do understand the alternator is expensive compared to a pulley..ford do sell the pulley separate yes
@@alan4x it’s for my taxi mate, I’m sailing about on a ferry as my main gig so I know all about keeping it reliable for drivers. Stung with the cracked EGR cooler this week. Clock spring needs done too Al have a go at that myself tho. The joys! I will just bite the bullet, 93k for alternator
@@alan4x Alan taxi due at council this week for inspection, alternator changed today and the noise is still there the driver informs me. Any ideas you could point me in the right direction
@@alan4x one other thing I don’t suppose you have replaced the trim on the quarter window 😂 ford only supply the quarter window as whole which needs bonded. I have the trim it’s just a nightmare trying to re secure it
@Kris Nicholson Really??! Could you justify please.I thought we are on technicaly cognitive channel where people tend to ask questions.Dont you think so?!
It's strange that you have had zero recalls with the size of the fleet, it's worth checking a few registrations with Ford or via www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall
Every time I see a " professional " mechanic tighten bolts without using a torque wrench reminds me why I do my own mechanical work. It's probably why my vehicles last 40 years or more.
Kris Nicholson A dutch football club owns Peugeot & Citreon 🙄 And Ford think they make better Engines ! Well Ford really should give it up then shouldn’t they 😂
Successfully replaced my Alternator with the assistance from this video.
Thank you Alan.
excellant, cheers
These videos are such an invaluable resource, even years later. Shame you aren't still making them, hope you are enjoying yourself out East.
Thanks a lot! The hardest thing was to get the tension roller locked, I had to ask my wife for help. Others went pretty easy with your instructions.
Thank you Alan, I’ve been able to remove the alternator on my S-Max (2017) by following this video. Very helpful! Just need to refit it! £582 from Ford for a new one without the surcharge (£653 with surcharge).
Just used your video as a guide and managed to do this job on my own 👍 Thanks for a great video
Hi Alan and welcome back 👍🏻 Always great watching you change and fix things 😄 Cheers Stevie 😎
Good job Alan iv a Mk5 mondeo that I repaired you got me out of a few tight spots with your videos keep up the good work greetings from Ireland 👍
cheers
thank you so much .. because of your videos i was abble to swapp the alternator by myself i saved atleast 500€. greetings from Germany. im sure with time i will watch more of your videos
Got to say alan ur a great crack and a very nice man enjoy watching ur videos cheers brian
Thanks 👍brian
Спасибо вам большое за ваш труд. Всё предельно ясно. Именно благодаря вашему видео я смогу заменить генератор на своём Форд.👍
Great video Alan, made this job a sinch.
cheers paul, glad it helped, merry xmas
Very useful videos for the very extremely rare occasion when something might go wrong with your Mondeo if your extremely unlucky, after getting run over by an elephant outside Harrods.
Allen
You make every th hung look so easy mate
Cracking videos we love them all mate
Phil from stoke
I love how Alan uses the Manhunt soundtrack to add an eerie sense of dread whereas on contrast Monika simply asks Alan to empty the bin as if she is indifferent and simply sees right through Alan's ghost costume. Pun totally intended.
👍 i wszystko jasne! Dzięki! 👨🔧
Thank you! Good instructions.
Thank you Alan regards from London
Do you fit the pattern part alternators on your fleet, or genuine ford?
I saved a customer a few quid last week, his forklift wasn't charging and he thought he needed an alternator, turned out the fan belt was just slightly slipping. Made no noise. Just nipped it up and it started charging properly.
Only for the callout and 30 mins labour. 😲
I wonder if it's like the X-type Jag. Basically a Ford engine but buying parts from Jag was a lot more expensive than the same parts from a Ford dealer.
Great video as always.. More mark 4 vids please..
Muy bien explicado, gracias por el video
Great video, thank you. Quick question on a 2015 mk5 2.0TDCI, should the volts drop down to 12.6v with the engine running? When cold, the volts are fine around 14.7v but once the engine gets warmer the volts start to drop, first to around 13.5, then down to 12.6v at sit there. Is this something to do with the smart charging or BMS?
the volts should not drop below 13.8 volts....if they go down to 12.6 the alternator is not charging...i have had alternators that charge when cold and stop charging when warm... i would say you need a new alternator
Dobra robota 😁 przyda się dla potomków. Good jon Alan. Please more movies witch Mondeo mk5
Great video! 😀
Thanks! 😀dariusz
I'm curious as to why you have removed the engine from a mk5?
It's probably 3rd engine in this taxi, and mileage over 600k
Do you recommend buying the cheaper spurious alternators online?
can be dodgy buying cheap alternators, i would look for delco remy or a brand with good feedback
WOW, super begining :P
Grande Alan.....😜😜😜😜🤪🤪🤪
Alan, just curious. Do you like Metal Gear Solid? The sound effect is in most of your videos and it sends shivers down my spine everytime.
Hi. How much is it for a replacement alternator from ford as none of my local auto shops sell them. I have a 220amp one. Is there a way to bench test them with a multimeter?
To change the alternator on my air cooled VW kombi you have to remove the engine, 4 bolts, 3 wires, accelerator cable and fuel pipe.
Two screws 2 bolts and the fan shroud and alternator are off the engine. Do the same again backwards to re assemble :)
Working in an exhaust centre, the VW beetle was considered the nightmare job. No access problem but the bloomin' thing never fitted.
@@rchalmers8115 I own a mig welder. When I replace an exhaust it ALWAYS fits eventually :)
Like the way you put on gloves 😁
Like a doctor who's about to do an internal examination on a patient?🤣
Mine is making a wineing noise around 2,000 rpm both in motion and if rev in park is this related to an alternator issue ?
If you spray the bottom rubber off that solenoid valve with silicone spray the valve will push back on nicely.
Good work alan😃😃😃
My dog is shit scarred of you, runs upstairs soon as I start playing one of your videos haha
lol
Is this the same 2.0 Diesel engine used in the mk4?
no it is quite different
Alan, have you started changing the pulley yet? Can you buy the OAP from ford?
hi william, tbh i don't bother changing the pulleys because usually there is not much life left in the alternator at the mileage the pulley would break and as these are taxis its just keeping them as reliable as possible but i do understand the alternator is expensive compared to a pulley..ford do sell the pulley separate yes
@@alan4x it’s for my taxi mate, I’m sailing about on a ferry as my main gig so I know all about keeping it reliable for drivers. Stung with the cracked EGR cooler this week. Clock spring needs done too Al have a go at that myself tho. The joys! I will just bite the bullet, 93k for alternator
@@wullieg87 yes its all money...good luck
@@alan4x Alan taxi due at council this week for inspection, alternator changed today and the noise is still there the driver informs me. Any ideas you could point me in the right direction
@@alan4x one other thing I don’t suppose you have replaced the trim on the quarter window 😂 ford only supply the quarter window as whole which needs bonded. I have the trim it’s just a nightmare trying to re secure it
Done all this now Having a p2598 error code. Had issues with alternator and changed it. Now getting this. Help pls
Please, make video of changing Mondeo MK4 Teunk Emblem (badge).. How to remove and how to change.. My is totally destroyed.. Thanks!
Replacing an alternator on a mk 3 is easier than that. Do you need to bleed the fuel system afterwards?
no there is a electric in tank pump so it self bleeds
Cheers mate,what sort of mileage you getting out of them ,I’m on 156,000
I remember one on ebay £1600 only 480,000 miles
How about one of the egr valve Alan if you’ve time mate
tomorrow evening😜
What the plug on alternator for plz
we need more Miss M.............
Right, I got the engine out, now what do I do next....
Its not an Alfa
Hi Alan!What was wrong with alternator?
@Kris Nicholson ))) It's obvious))What exactly was the issue.
@Kris Nicholson Really??! Could you justify please.I thought we are on technicaly cognitive channel where people tend to ask questions.Dont you think so?!
@Kris Nicholson Thanks Kris! Sounds theoretically informative..
I do wonder what Steve's Taxis will do now they've stopped making (or soon to) the Mondeo..... And Alan for that matter....
I love job
Mines just gone I hope.i can do it myself
It's strange that you have had zero recalls with the size of the fleet, it's worth checking a few registrations with Ford or via www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall
I thought you had that blank look because the washing machine had broken down lol
Can’t see how you do it without removing engine mount
you remove the fuel filter housing...the complete metal housing..then you can get to the alternator easy
I remember "Bernie the bolt please "
YYAAHH)))
Lot of Peugeot Citröen Mark's on a ford... 😳
it's their diesel engine
@Kris Nicholson yeah, and Opel/Vauxhall now, too
No mk5 for me. This must be expensive as hell. I am driving mk3 tddi. So cheap for maintaining.
I'm first 😁😁
And thats your only constructive comment? Well done.
haaaaaaaaaa so funny canada
Don't remove the engine 🤣
lol
Every time I see a " professional " mechanic tighten bolts without using a torque wrench reminds me why I do my own mechanical work. It's probably why my vehicles last 40 years or more.
Wonder why they call them Fords 🤣 Pug/Citroen Engine that 🙄
Kris Nicholson A dutch football club owns Peugeot & Citreon 🙄 And Ford think they make better Engines ! Well Ford really should give it up then shouldn’t they 😂
Kris Nicholson I know 🤣