The MY range in the title of it :
1997 - 2004 Ford F-Series Pickup Alternator 5.4L 130 Amp

The new body style 2004 ( non Heritage / Lightning ) would have a range of 2004 - 2008.

Just looked at that site, they do not have one for your truck.

 

Ahh I see. So the alt for my truck is the same alt used in the 2004-2008 range?
I knew that applied for most of the other parts, but I naively did not think it applied here.
Thanks for the clarification.

 

Damn, I found a local guy who is selling the alternator from his 2008 5.4 f150. It only has 5K on it. He just added a supercharger, so he changed alternators and doesn't need the stock one. Would a 2008 alt fit on mine?

 

It falls within 2004 to 2008 and is from a 5.4L engine, that is the correct part.
Same as 3 posts up.

 

Here you go !!! 130A http://www.americantrucks.com/pa-per...ator-2539.html

 

I hasten to caution you that the alternator you linked to MAY or MAY NOT be top quality. There are a ton of NEW alt., A/C compressors, starters, etc., etc., these days, some of which may be no better than a cheap rebuilt. NEW doesn't necessarily mean GOOD! Let the buyer beware! Some of the stuff is made in Zimbobway or even less well known places. Just be sure of what you're buying before the GLEE gets the better of you and your eyes glass over because you can buy a "NEW" part for $19.95 that would cost you $199.95 at the dealer. In that case you'll probably get what you paid for!

 

I like the black box in the banner at the top :
Guess it should be a bit more obvious...

The price of $ 249.99 vs the post core cost of $188.03 from Tasca is not that great of a deal. ~ $ 15.00 less for not returning the core to Tasca after replacement.

 

I have had that same alternator on my truck for 19,000 mi and almost 2 years without any issues..so, who knows..may blow up tomorrow, but so far so good for me anyway. I see the NO MORE ORDERS...don't know what's up with that???

 

I want to make it clear that I wasn't putting it down, just saying, in this day more than ever with the WORLD MARKETPLACE, BUYER BEWARE! I am pretty sure that when I can buy a NEW A/C compressor for $130. and the OEM compressor runs $495., that I am probably NOT getting equal quality, though BOTH are NEW!

 

I have to agree with you 100%. It's tough to find quality products at a good and fair price these days.

 

Thanks for all of the replies guys. I really apreciate your help!
I went ahead and bought one from the dealer. I will be doing the job on Sat.
So the tools that I'll need are a 15mm socket, and a tension pulley tool?

 

I don't believe a 15MM is used anywhere around the alt. Will need 10MM socket as well as a 12 or 13MM sockets and wrenches. Don't forget to unhook the NEG Batt terminal to avoid a possible fireworks display.

 

Hey guys, on the '04, do I turn the tension pulley to the passengers side or the drivers side to loosen/tighten?

 

I figured it out. It was drivers side

 

believe it! it's already done, i was reciting my experience not asking for help. where were you when i could have used you! oy vay!

PS i long ago learned the lesson of the battery... the hard way, true, but it only took one application to remember for ever!

PPS - sorry - i should read before i write - I assumed you were responding to me.