Ford Contour Alternators and Starters

This ignition lock cylinder is designed to match the fit, function and performance of the original equipment part on specified vehicles. It is engineered to help restore ignition lock function when an original cylinder is broken or worn out.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this ignition lock cylinder matches the fit and function of the original equipment assembly on certain vehicle years, makes and models
• Ideal solution – engineered to help restore and ensure the functionality of the lock cylinder
• Durable construction – designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
• Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

The Ignition switch is the main power switched distribution point in every vehicle. The ignition switch in some manner will be connected directly to the vehicle battery and then supply power out to every operating system in the vehicle that is required to be connected and disconnected from the vehicle’s battery or power source.

Product Features:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the connector terminal design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise connector fit guaranteed.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.

Carquest Professional alternators are 100% new units that are built to meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Our new alternators are engineered and built by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. Carquest Professional alternators are re-engineered to include improvements and enhancements (where applicable) to the OE design to extend longevity and service life. Our new alternators are built with all new components and are 100% triple tested to ensure high quality that is backed by an industry-leading warranty. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Manufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
• All new components are utilized to ensure long service life
• Housings are 100% new with dimensions computer gauged and measured to ensure proper fitment
• Internal electronics are upgraded for heavy duty reliability (where applicable)
• Regulators and rectifiers are 100% electronically load tested for reliable charging performance
• Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
• All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
• Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672
• Rotors and stators are load tested and double insulated for maximum charging performance

Carquest Premium alternators are premium constructed, original equipment (O.E.) replacement parts with industry-leading warranties. Our Carquest Premium alternators are designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function. Our alternators are remanufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. We replace all wear components (brushes, bushings and bearings) with new components to ensure long-life. All critical components are electronically tested during assembly and the entire unit is 100% tested, ensuring proper performance backed by a limited warranty. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Remanufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
• Regulators and rectifiers are 100% electronically load tested for reliable charging performance
• 100% new OE-quality brushes and bearings are used to ensure long service life
• Rotors and stators are load tested and double insulated for maximum charging performance
• Slip rings are precision polished for maximum brush contact and service life
• Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
• All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
• Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672

Carquest Premium alternators are premium constructed, original equipment (O.E.) replacement parts with industry-leading warranties. Our Carquest Premium alternators are designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function. Our alternators are remanufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. We replace all wear components (brushes, bushings and bearings) with new components to ensure long-life. All critical components are electronically tested during assembly and the entire unit is 100% tested, ensuring proper performance backed by a limited warranty. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Remanufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
• Regulators and rectifiers are 100% electronically load tested for reliable charging performance
• 100% new OE-quality brushes and bearings are used to ensure long service life
• Rotors and stators are load tested and double insulated for maximum charging performance
• Slip rings are precision polished for maximum brush contact and service life
• Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
• All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
• Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672

The starting system consists of the rotating electrical motor and solenoid which may be mounted on the starter motor or mounted remotely. The electric motor drives a gear which engages with the engine’s flywheel located at the rear of the motor, when the motor is energized, the motor will turn the engines crankshaft. The starter solenoid is an electric relay, or switch used to provide power to the starter motor or any electrical device that requires high amperage to operate. A low amperage wire winding within the solenoid will create magnetic force when voltage is applies from a remote switch, such as the ignition switch or another type of remote mounted switch. The contacts within the relay carry a high amperage load to run an electric motor or some other type of high load circuit.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Relays are electrical switches used to convert a small electrical load into a circuit capable of handling a high amperage load. Computers and small switches are not designed to carry the higher amperage requirement of a circuit that may have an electric motor, solenoid, or high amperage lighting fixture. Within a relay are contacts that are controlled with electromagnetism, when the circuit switch commands the device on or off, magnetism will pull or release the contact arm closing or opening the contacts within the relay that carry the voltage.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• Where applicable, robust circuit board design increases durability due to heat, shock, and random electro-magnetic pulses (EMP) and power spikes.
• Tin plated lead frame prevents corrosion and ensures a reliable terminal connection under adverse ambient conditions.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure accurate signal output providing product reliability, every time.

Bosch Premium Starters are designed, built and tested to provide the ultimate in performance and reliability.

Product Features:

• Built for extremes! Our new and reman starters and alternators are 100% factory tested to ensure reliable performance, under extremes of heat, cold and high demand
• Our new and reman starters and alternators are designed to perform equal to or better than the original equipment parts, that they replace
• Our new and reman starters and alternators are designed to be identical in fit and performance to original equipment parts
• Our new and reman starters and alternators utilize the latest manufacturing technologies and highest quality parts to ensure the best performance and longest life

Carquest Professional starters are 100% new units that are built to meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Our new starters are engineered and built by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. Carquest Professional starters are re-engineered to include improvements and enhancements (where applicable) to the OE design to extend longevity and service life. Our new starters are built with all new components and are 100% triple-tested to ensure high quality that is backed by an industry-leading warranty. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:

Product Features:
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Manufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
• Housings are 100% new with dimensions computer gauged and measured to ensure proper fitment
• All new components are utilized to ensure long service life
• Internal electronics are upgraded for heavy duty reliability (where applicable)
• Armatures and commutators are 100% load tested
• Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
• All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
• Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Manufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
• Housings are 100% new with dimensions computer gauged and measured to ensure proper fitment
• All new components are utilized to ensure long service life
• Internal electronics are upgraded for heavy duty reliability (where applicable)
• Armatures and commutators are 100% load tested
• Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
• All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
• Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672

Carquest Professional starters are 100% new units that are built to meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Our new starters are engineered and built by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. Carquest Professional starters are re-engineered to include improvements and enhancements (where applicable) to the OE design to extend longevity and service life. Our new starters are built with all new components and are 100% triple-tested to ensure high quality that is backed by an industry-leading warranty. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:

Product Features:
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Manufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
• Housings are 100% new with dimensions computer gauged and measured to ensure proper fitment
• All new components are utilized to ensure long service life
• Internal electronics are upgraded for heavy duty reliability (where applicable)
• Armatures and commutators are 100% load tested
• Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
• All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
• Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672

Carquest Professional starters are 100% new units that are built to meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Our new starters are engineered and built by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. Carquest Professional starters are re-engineered to include improvements and enhancements (where applicable) to the OE design to extend longevity and service life. Our new starters are built with all new components and are 100% triple-tested to ensure high quality that is backed by an industry-leading warranty. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Manufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
• Housings are 100% new with dimensions computer gauged and measured to ensure proper fitment
• All new components are utilized to ensure long service life
• Internal electronics are upgraded for heavy duty reliability (where applicable)
• Armatures and commutators are 100% load tested
• Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
• All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
• Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Manufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
• Housings are 100% new with dimensions computer gauged and measured to ensure proper fitment
• All new components are utilized to ensure long service life
• Internal electronics are upgraded for heavy duty reliability (where applicable)
• Armatures and commutators are 100% load tested
• Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
• All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
• Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.

The starting system consists of the rotating electrical motor and solenoid which may be mounted on the starter motor or mounted remotely. The electric motor drives a gear which engages with the engine’s flywheel located at the rear of the motor, when the motor is energized, the motor will turn the engines crankshaft. Individual motor components are available to service any failed part within the motor such as brushes, bushings, and starter drive unit.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:

• Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
• BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product

The charging system has been required as long as we have had a need for an electrical system and from research it’s been since the requirement of horns in motor vehicle in the early 1900’s. An alternator is a voltage generator that uses mechanical energy to rotate a set of magnets within a field of windings called a stator. The alternating current (AC) voltage created by the spinning magnetic field is converted into a usable direct current (DC) voltage with a rectifier and then regulated by a voltage regulator so that the voltage level in the electrical system stays within a specific operating range. The alternator provides all the voltage needed to operate a vehicle, the battery is only used as a reserve for heavier load conditions, as a voltage source for the engine starting system, and to supply a small amount of voltage to the electromagnets in the alternator which boosts the magnetic field in the alternator and increases voltage output.

Product Features:

• Application matched components ensure the charging system can be returned to like new condition.