Originally posted by FavoriteMystaque:
How old is the battery? Try recharging it, then check voltage is about 14 or above IF the car starts.


I'm thinking that despite thinking that you installed the alternator correctly, you didn't. It seems like the car was running off the battery and when it drained - car died. Either that or you got a POS alternator. I wouldn't ditch the car just yet...

2000 Mystique LS Duratec 2.5L MTX