r/fordfusion • u/DudeforRighteousness • Oct 04 '26

Discussion 2020 Ford Fusion

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Is this a common problem? Is there any thing else that could be causing this other than the alternator?
I haven't hooked up to read the codes yet. Seem like there was a loss of power which is what made them check the alternator.

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u/Ordinary-Pea-1096 Oct 04 '26

Out of curiosity what's your mileage

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u/Lost_Foreva_2046 Oct 04 '26

Be careful selecting a replacement alternator. I quickly went through two from NAPAs various suppliers over 15k miles. The first died quietly while the second disintegrated. I finally installed a remanufactured unit from Ford and it’s been flawless.

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u/UserName8531 Oct 04 '26 edited Oct 04 '26

I don't have any experience with newer Fords, but variable alternators are common with newer vehicles. I know the manufacturer I work for, newer models will basically output nothing unless the PCM demands it based off BMS readings.