Battery light comes on and off
10

Asked by Anthony Jul 06, 2021 at 09:45 PM about the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD Crew Cab

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ok so i recently purchased a 2001 ford explorer
sport i bought it and it looks like the engine has
recently been replaced as does the altenator and
battery it all looks too clean but any ways my
battery light woulf come one and the guage would
drop down low then either a few minutes later or if
i turned off my car and restart it it would go back
to normal and the battery light would go off and
same with the guage as if nothing happened im
pretty sure its the altenator going out but i start
the car and disconnect the battery and the truck
stay running is there any other thing that would
cause this  or do i just need to get the altenator
checked?

1 Answer
158,925

Bob answered 3 years ago

NEVER EVER disconnect the battery with the engine running. It is possible under certain circumstances to fry the ECU by doing only that. Get it properly diagnosed. It may have the incorrect alternator on it.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Battery light comes on and off 1 Answer

    Ok so i recently purchased a 2001 ford explorer sport i bought it and it looks like the engine has recently been replaced as does the altenator and battery it all looks too clean but any ways my b...

    2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD Crew Cab

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Battery light on 1 Answer

    2004 ford sport trac pickup my battery light in on I have checked battery and alternator. It goes off once I step on gas peday

    2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT Comfort Crew Cab

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • check engine light is on and truck won't start 2 Answers

    check engine light came on a couple of days ago,truck ran find until last night, now it won't start, it turns over ok but just won't fire.

    2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD Crew Cab

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Triangle light on my dash won't turn off when I go to drive it 1 Answer

    My 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Xlt's (I guess the correct name for it is safety problem light (the triangle with the ! In it)) e brake light wont turn off. This is My only vehicle to get around t...

    2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT Comfort Crew Cab

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Check engine light is on 1 Answer

    Check engine light is on. The car is runing the same. What could be the problem?

    2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Ford Explorer Sport Trac Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Wayne Foy
    Reputation
    1,590
  • #2
    Jennifer Lowen
    Reputation
    680
  • #3
    Tracy Hooks
    Reputation
    650
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
81 Great Deals out of 2,024 listings starting at $2,999
Used Ford F-150
299 Great Deals out of 15,725 listings starting at $1,712
Used Ford Ranger
15 Great Deals out of 1,439 listings starting at $2,888
Used Toyota Tacoma
54 Great Deals out of 1,033 listings starting at $8,708
Used Nissan Frontier
22 Great Deals out of 925 listings starting at $6,989
Used Ford Expedition
30 Great Deals out of 812 listings starting at $7,888
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 Great Deals out of 5,940 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford Escape
121 Great Deals out of 4,529 listings starting at $2,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
128 Great Deals out of 6,854 listings starting at $3,975
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
18 Great Deals out of 745 listings starting at $5,995
Used Chevrolet Avalanche
21 listings starting at $5,900
Used Dodge Durango
38 Great Deals out of 2,318 listings starting at $7,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.