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FLAT BATTERY

Q My Mk1 Escort struggles to charge its battery, which is located in the boot, so much so that I constantly have to recharge it when not in use. If I drive it even briskly its charge levels drop right into the red until I slow down again.

I’m guessing that my alternator simply can’t cope, but is there a better charging alternator available from another Ford rather than

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