• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

alternator whine

  • Thread starter Thread starter cbud167
  • Start date Start date Jul 23, 2020
C

cbud167

New Member
Apr 29, 2020
13
0
1
va.
Jul 23, 2020
#1
  • Jul 23, 2020
  • #1
2000 mustang with the v6 in it, alternator is whining all the time, charging is good an has new battery. This is not bearing or pulley issue, so anyone have any insite?
 
D

Deleted member 38176

Jul 23, 2020
#2
  • Jul 23, 2020
  • #2
Had this once. Time for a new alternator
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,216
17,899
224
Massachusetts
Jul 28, 2020
#3
  • Jul 28, 2020
  • #3
Same here. Had to replace the alternator
 
S

Shuttleman83

Active Member
Jun 30, 2019
239
13
28
USA
Aug 26, 2020
#4
  • Aug 26, 2020
  • #4
Replacement time, the bearings start going - maybe just one went or is going, which still starts the car and runs most accessories. But it makes the unit work harder and eventually they burn out.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

W
Electrical 91 GT Alternator Replacement Question
  • willrh111
  • Oct 22, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
318
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 23, 2025
nickyb
A
Resolved Electrical Help Please
  • Alabama
  • Jan 22, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
255
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 22, 2026
AeroCoupe
B
Fog horn sound
  • brandon4v
  • Jun 22, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
30
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Tuesday at 7:41 AM
squeak93
Electrical Ron Francis Headlight / Alternator Harness
  • dan50
  • Apr 30, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
182
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 30, 2026
dan50
C
Stock 1993 charging issue at idle
  • Charlie1
  • Sep 21, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
277
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Sep 24, 2025
Mustang5L5
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?