Originally posted by Kennard:
I thought I saw a TSB on this, but now I can't seem to find it. Anybody else have this problem ? Is is really a problem ? Belt is tight, not worn out/cracked/etc. But I get a little flicker of a warning light when I am standing on the loud pedal. I also seem to recall others (maybe) having this happen to them. Is there a fix ? Are should I ignore it ?



This is your alternator telling you that the brushes are just about worn out.

At high RPM, the brushes are worn and the springs holding them in place
are just about fully extended and they aren't applying as much pressure
to the brushes as they did when the brushes were new.
At high rpm, the extended springs allow the brushes to bounce and float
above the stator and not make contact.
When this happens you get your alternator light on your dash.

My alternator did this at 90,000 miles and I replaced it.
No more problems.....

Pete... 2004 Mercury Marauder 300A Black Clearcoat/Dark Charcoal LEATHER DOB 10/31/2003 DOP 1/2/2004 www.mercurymarauder.net