2017 Ford Explorer "Check Charging System Now" message

Asked by GuruHY14G May 26, 2020 at 06:42 PM about the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Check Charging System message came on and shortly after that air
conditioner started blowing warm air. Could it be compressor or alternator
problem?

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

Measure the voltage across the battery with the engine on? It should read 14V if charging properly.

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