Mike Fitzpatrick Ford

I purchased a 2002 used F150. I had it off the lot for an hour and the battery was going dead because it was not charging. Luckily the dealer was still open and I drove it back running on what was left of th hour and the battery was going dead because it was not charging. Luckily the dealer was still open and I drove it back running on what was left of the battery. I told them the alternator was not charging and the battery was dead. I left the truck overnight since it was closing time. The next day I was told it was just the battery. I was skeptical so I brought a volt meter with me and asked if I could check the charging system. With the meter I proved the alternator was not charging the battery. I left the truck and was later told that the alternator was in fact bad and would be replaced. All-in-all, I was pleased that they stood behind the used vehicle and replaced the alternator and battery. Was it an honest mistake, I don't know? It was pretty obvious to me that the alternator was not charging(12.6 volts before starting and 12.3 volts after starting)running off the battery. Where they hoping the replacement battery would last long enough to void any responsibility on their part? I will never know. The only other problem is an oil leak that they offered to correct at a reduced labor cost. I declined and will fix it myself. Again, in the end, I am satisfied with the truck. More