{"id":110363,"date":"2024-07-10T22:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T05:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=110363"},"modified":"2024-07-10T22:38:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T05:38:23","slug":"mechanics-review-motorcraft-replacement-alternator-2006-ford-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-motorcraft-replacement-alternator-2006-ford-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanic\u2019s Review: Motorcraft Replacement Alternator | 2006 Ford Explorer"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f46521-92{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f46521-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f46521-92 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-2e707e  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-d7f07a\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76369a-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76369a-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_76369a-d8\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76369a-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76369a-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_76369a-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76369a-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_76369a-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_76369a-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_76369a-d8 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_76369a-d8\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You may need a replacement alternator if your existing one is producing a bad ripple pattern viewable on a scan tool, which indicates poor health.<\/li><li>The Motorcraft remanufactured replacement alternator comes well-packaged, exactly matches the original unit, looks brand-new (except for the pulley, which appears to be bead-blasted and painted), and works perfectly, producing an excellent ripple pattern once installed and tested using a scan tool.<\/li><li>Installation is easy because of the modular design. Overall, the product offers great value, with the only potential downside being its price, which may be higher compared with similar remanufactured alternators.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Product:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/Motorcraft\/Alternator\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/MIGL8740RM.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Motorcraft OE Replacement Alternator, Remanufactured\">Motorcraft OE Replacement Alternator, Remanufactured<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Price: <\/strong>From<strong> <\/strong>$165.99 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)<\/li><li><strong>Vehicle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2006\/Ford\/Explorer\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2006 Ford Explorer XLS 6 Cyl 4.0L\">2006 Ford Explorer XLS 6 Cyl 4.0L<\/a>; 4th Generation (2006 &ndash; 2010)<\/li><li><strong>Reviewer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Motorcraft Replacement Alternator for a Ford Explorer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8--y4-hJ9eM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Need A Motorcraft Replacement Alternator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My existing alternator charges but it has a bad ripple pattern. The ripple pattern on an alternator can be measured with a scope or a good charging system tester and serves as a solid data point of alternator health. The ripple pattern comes from the stator and diode assembly as current is generated in the stator by the magnetic field of the spinning rotor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> You can see the bad ripple pattern the old alternator was producing in the reviewer&rsquo;s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8--y4-hJ9eM?si=VON0-JzP206Ya6sy&amp;t=54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&lt;em&gt;video&lt;\/em&gt;\"><em>video<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_0236f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_0236f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_0236f8-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_0236f8-08 > 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prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c516e5-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c516e5-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c516e5-d7\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c516e5-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c516e5-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c516e5-d7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c516e5-d7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c516e5-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c516e5-d7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_c516e5-d7 prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c516e5-d7\">Product Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-a632e17b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-0bebbafa\"><style>.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_3ca3ea-60 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-6b30b0f9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/Motorcraft\/Alternator\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/MIGL8740RM.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/migl8740rm_1 ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/migl8740rm_1 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/migl8740rm_1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/migl8740rm_1\" alt=\"replacement ford tail lights\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/migl8740rm_1 ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/migl8740rm_1 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/migl8740rm_1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/migl8740rm_1\" alt=\"replacement ford tail lights\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/Motorcraft\/Alternator\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/MIGL8740RM.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-1edb6d93\"><style>.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4d6800-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4d6800-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4d6800-18 kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link_821097-90, .kt-adv-heading-link_821097-90 .kt-adv-heading_821097-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"]{color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link_821097-90{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_821097-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/Explorer\/Motorcraft\/Alternator\/2006\/XLS\/6_Cyl_4-dot-0L\/MIGL8740RM.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_821097-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\"&gt;Motorcraft Replacement Alternator&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_821097-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_821097-90\">Motorcraft Replacement Alternator<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>This remanufactured alternator perfectly matches OEM, looks brand-new (except for the pulley, which appears to be bead-blasted and painted), and works perfectly, producing an excellent ripple pattern viewable on a scan tool, but may be a bit pricey compared to other remanufactured alternators.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_86d581-96{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_86d581-96 .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_86d581-96 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_86d581-96 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);margin-bottom:1rem;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_86d581-96 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_86d581-96 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_86d581-96 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_86d581-96 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_86d581-96 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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The products were ordered and shipped to the reviewer the same way for most customers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Motorcraft alternator appears to be remanufactured to perfect OEM specs with the rear cover indexed perfectly (some alternators aren&rsquo;t). Overall, it looks like a brand new alternator except for the pulley, which, it appears, was the original pulley but bead-blasted and painted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/photo-of-the-old-and-new-alternator-motorcraft-product-review.jpg\" alt=\"photo of the old and new alternator motorcraft product review\" class=\"wp-image-110371\" width=\"1000\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/photo-of-the-old-and-new-alternator-motorcraft-product-review.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/photo-of-the-old-and-new-alternator-motorcraft-product-review-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/photo-of-the-old-and-new-alternator-motorcraft-product-review-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/photo-of-the-old-and-new-alternator-motorcraft-product-review-150x65.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Photo of the old alternator (left) and the Motorcraft replacement alternator (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The alternator unit was well-packaged and perfectly matched the OEM &ndash; direct fit, no modifications necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the 2006 Explorer 4.0L, the alternator replacement is very simple due to the modular design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> You can watch how the reviewer installs the new Motorcraft alternator, including how he handles connections and wirings beginning at the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8--y4-hJ9eM?si=o_ANiyUTo9mgVC3m&amp;t=224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&lt;em&gt;3:44 mark&lt;\/em&gt;\"><em>3:44 mark<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Overall Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ripple pattern on the replacement alternator was perfect. The original alternator&rsquo;s ripple pattern was ugly and uneven, which can be an early warning sign of a failing alternator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The reviewer compares the old ripple pattern vs the improved ripple pattern from the new remanufactured unit at the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8--y4-hJ9eM?si=haHL3r54RbIZqJuo&amp;t=377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&lt;em&gt;6:17 mark.&lt;\/em&gt;\"><em>6:17 mark.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Motorcraft remanufactured alternators are typically superior to other remanufactured units in quality<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Motorcraft unit is a bit more expensive.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great overall value. I highly recommend this alternator and all other Motorcraft remanufactured electrical components. The quality is superb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similar Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Alternator&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Quality-Built\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Quality-Built\">Quality-Built<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Alternator&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=AC_Delco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco\">AC Delco<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Alternator&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=WAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WAI\">WAI<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Key Information Product: Motorcraft OE Replacement Alternator, Remanufactured Price: From $165.99 (Note that price may change from the time the&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-motorcraft-replacement-alternator-2006-ford-explorer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":110375,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4102],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-110363","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-product-reviews","8":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":"","product_name":"Motorcraft Replacement Alternator","rating_value":"5","best_rating":"5"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mechanic\u2019s Review: Motorcraft Replacement Alternator | 2006 Ford Explorer - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Richard McCuistian reviews a Motorcraft replacement alternator for a 2006 Ford Explorer. 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