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Yes, I did. I had few dramas today with the alternator. My boss helped me find a new aftermarket one for $270, but the stockist asked for old alternator to match it. So pulled out alternator by my self and took it the stockist and badnews.... they had side mounted alternators which are for 2001 and 2002 models. So, eventually with not much choice my boss sent it for reconditioning. They said that the problem is with the regulator as I guessed and they dont have genuine ones which is Motorcraft. They strongly advised not to use aftermarket regulator because they only last few weeks. So, I have decided to order genuine Motorcraft regulator from US. I am suppose to drive to Sydney tomorrow and thats why tried local sources to fix it. If I had enough time I always prefer to order from US as they are genuine and cheap. I finally had to leave my kitty at workshop because it was very hard to pull the alternator out. It is held by 3 bolts and 2 of they are @#$@# hard to access. They are bolted from inside out so bolts has to be accessed from the rear side of alternator and everything is on the way. Subframe, steering rack, firewall, Exhaust, driveshaft.... and no access from top. Somehow managed to take them off with stubby rachet spanners. And then had to take steering tie rod ball joint out of hub to get the alternator out. So, my boss gave me one of his loan cars for free and told to leave my car in workshop until I get the parts.