One of the most critical engine components in your Ford Ecosport is the alternator. If you suspect that you have alternator problems, it’s something that should be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere. Your Ecosport’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without a properly functioning alternator.
Before diving in and reading this section on Ecosport bad alternator symptoms, take a look at your battery posts. Are they clean and free of corrosion? If they are covered in whitish crust, a good cleaning may be all that you need to do. We always recommend this step since it’s free to do, and often solves the problem. All that you need is a good terminal brush. Here’s a good YouTube video on how to accomplish just that. If your alternator is no longer capable of charging the battery, the battery light will come on. It’s a warning light that indicates that the voltage in the battery is not sufficient. The alternator may be charging still, but just not enough to cover the electrical needs of your Ecosport. A dead battery is the end result of an alternator not charging enough. Usually the battery light will have been on for a bit, the vehicle runs fine, and when you go to start it back up it won’t crank. At this point, you’d want to have the battery tested. Most parts stores (or even Wal-Mart) will do this for you free of charge. If the battery tests fine, it’s pretty safe to say that it is time to take the alternator in for testing. When your alternator is going bad, one of the first things that you may notice is that the headlights and dashboard lights begin to fade. Eventually the warning light will go on letting you know that the battery is not charging. Being aware of the smells and sounds that your Ecosport makes is a great way to notice when something has gone wrong, and help you identify any potential alternator problems. If you have reason to believe that your alternator is not charging the battery all the way, and you are out and about, see if turning off all of the accessories (including climate control) and lights that you safely can gets the warning light to turn off. If it does go off, at least you know you can safely drive it somewhere with enough power going to the engine. Good luck diagnosing your Ford Ecosport’s alternator problems. Ford Ecosport: Bad Alternator Symptoms
Battery Light
Dead Battery
Fading Lights
Listen to Your Senses
Conclusion: Ford Ecosport Alternator Problems