I have the Base vehicle with the 150 amp alternator and I am running a 60 amp Sterling charging 3 Agm house batteries without problems, My Sterling draws about 50 amps from the Transit charging system. (Sterling BBW1260) 2016 transit cargo 250 MR, LWB, 3.5 Eco, 3.31. C. Worst 2019 Ford Transit Connect Problems #1: Transmission Failure 2019 Transit Connect Average Cost to Fix: $7,500 Average Mileage: 98,000 mi. Learn More. This problem can occur with the headlights, taillights, dashboard lights, and pretty much anything with lights. If it continues, symptom number four is sure to occur. On the other hand, if the alternator wasn’t producing enough power, you would notice dimmer lights overall. Either way, the alternator is to blame, but for different reasons. 3. 15. Connect the positive(+) lead to the M6 stud on the positive battery clamp. Reuse the M6 lock nut, when possible (Figure 4). For 2015-2019, see Ford Bulletin Q-226R2 and do not connect to the stud occupied by the alternator sensing circuit. 16. Apply sealant to holes drilled for power cables. 17. Skip Steps 18-21 for 2020+ Transit. Some brand-new 2021 Ford F-150 pickups being delivered to dealerships and customers are experiencing dead 12-volt batteries due to phantom battery drain, the Free Press confirmed on Monday. A car dealer in Texas said a random dead battery happened to him at the dealership, requiring use of his news.google.com. I had a battery light on and the cause was one of the two wires that come off the top of the alternator was rubbing on the alternator aluminum housing, down from the connector about 1 & 1/2 inches.. Had to use a magiflyer glass to see the bare copper wire showing thru.. Bent back the wires and added some insulation .. good ever since.. 3. Alternator Problems. Alternator problems can cause your battery lights to stay on while charging. Some indications of these problems are dim headlights, ‘charge,’ and ‘alt’ indicators light up. The battery needs copious water to operate, hard or slow to crank the engine, and alternator noises. Solution. Replace the damaged part. On the mk5 Diesel alternator (70 amp)there is a block with three studs that have nuts on. Looking at the front of the alternator, the left stud has a thick red lead and is the output. The middle stud has a thin blue lead to the warning light. The right hand stud may have a thin grey/black wire and is the pulse signal for the rev counter if fitted. MB81tB.