OEM Lincoln Alternators

Granted, your battery is what helps your Lincoln get started. After it provides the electricity needed for ignition, though, it's your alternator that's responsible for powering most of your car or SUV's electrical systems.

How An Alternator Works

Under the hood, a crankshaft converts the vertical motion of the engine pistons into rotary motion. That then triggers a drive belt into turning a pulley that's located on the rotor shaft. Magnetic coils inside the rotor begin to spin and create electricity. That electricity then gets distributed to power parts like your entertainment system, power windows, and more.

How to Spot a Failing Alternator

Even the best alternator can go bad, and sometimes you don't get an obvious warning sign when it does. Here are some indications yours may need to be replaced:

• Your entertainment system starts acting up
• Your headlights begin to dim or flicker
• Your power windows stop working
• You hear a whining noise from the engine area
• Your battery keeps dying

Before you go to the extreme of changing out your alternator, first confirm that it's the source of your trouble. You can test yours by checking the battery’s voltage with your engine off. If it reads below 12.5 volts, charge the battery and test it again. If you don’t see a higher voltage reading after the charge, your alternator is likely the reason. A new genuine Lincoln alternator is best, since it's guaranteed to be compatible with your model. Order yours, along with any hardware you may need, from our auto parts department. Buy now to save time and money!