Ford Performance Alternator Shield - worth it?

[Jazer]

Yes

Oh really? I thought it had to be removed based on previous posts. I might have to install preemptively if It's not too terrible a job.

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[Ducati1098]

Oh really? I thought it had to be removed based on previous posts. I might have to install preemptively if It's not too terrible a job.

Well I can't actually say for sure as I haven't done one.
But according to the workshop manual it is possible to remove the shield (both old one and new one) without removing the generator.

 

[Ducati1098]

It says position it off the generator, whether there is room be removed completely or not I do not know @Jazer


Vehicles equipped with base generator shields

1. Remove the upper generator shield nut.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the generator splash shield.
   • Remove the lower generator shield nut.
     Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
   • Position the generator shield off the generator.

1. NOTICE: When installing the B+ terminal nut to the generator, finger-start the nut before tightening or component damage may occur.
   Disconnect the generator electrical connector. Position the B+ wire protective cover, remove the nut and position the B+ wire.
   Torque: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

Vehicles equipped with enhanced generator shields

1. Remove the upper generator shield nut.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the generator splash shield.
   • Remove the lower generator shield nut.
     Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
   • Position the generator shield off the generator.

 

[evilletruck]

Yes I have installed it on the 2.7, and yes you have to remove the alternator to install it.

The process is a complete pain , is it worth it?

It is if you are changing out the alternator because you fried it.

does it help anything? no idea as frying your alternator once makes you a bit more cautious of what you bomb through for a little while

 

[Fordified1]

Why is Ford calling it a generator instead of alternator? Because the current Ford engineers are too young to know the difference?

 

[Ducati1098]

Why is Ford calling it a generator instead of alternator? Because the current Ford engineers are too young to know the difference?

Idk that’s just what they’ve always called it lol

 

[TRACKTOY]

Oh okay nevermind, I thought it was something new that FP came out with. This is just the standard shield installed on Broncos after MY22. Carry on

I must understand that if my BADLAND is a 2023 I have this protection on my alternator yes or no? Please
TRACKTOY

 

[Ducati1098]

I must understand that if my BADLAND is a 2023 I have this protection on my alternator yes or no? Please
TRACKTOY

Yes, MY23 is when they incorporated the updated shields.

 

[cbrenthus]

Wow! A Genuine Ford, Bronco part for less than $20!

It's not that crazy - I need to order another lug nut and they are also under $20!

 

[Ducati1098]

The auxillary switch option upgrades to a bigger alternator.

No it doesn’t. I just looked up a bronco with and without the switches, they have the same alternator.

The 110V power outlet is what determines which alternator. So standard package has a different one than Mid/high/lux

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