Does a Ford Ranger have a smart alternator?
Does a Ford Ranger have a smart alternator? The Ford Ranger has a 'Smart' battery charging system, which only charges the battery to a preset level to maximise efficiency and extend battery life. Ford dealers, for a cost, can reprogram the charging system so that the 'smart system' is turned off and the charging system works like 'traditional' charging system. Where is the voltage regulator on a Ford Ranger? The alternator is driven by a drivebelt at the front of the engine. The purpose of the voltage regulator is to limit the alternator's voltage to a preset value. How to...