MPA Electrical 8309611 Alternator

Remanufactured Alternator for Ford and Mercury

MPA Electrical Part Number 8309611 is a remanufactured 12-volt alternator built for charging-system service on select 1998 Ford Contour and 1998 Mercury Mystique applications. It is specified at 105 amps and uses an internal regulator, internal fan, clockwise rotation, and a 6-groove serpentine pulley.

Key Features

• Remanufactured alternator from MPA Electrical
• 105 amp output for 12-volt charging systems
• Internal regulator and internal fan design
• Clockwise rotation with 11:00 clock position
• 6-groove serpentine pulley for belt-driven applications
• Manufacturer reference: Ford
• Part number 8309611 for ordering and cross-checking

Product Details

This MPA Electrical remanufactured alternator is built for vehicles that require a Ford-style charging unit with the listed electrical and pulley specifications. Part Number 8309611 matches the 1998 Ford Contour, second production, with 105 amp alternator, and the 1998 Mercury Mystique, second production, with 105 amp alternator. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Use 8309611 when you need a replacement alternator that matches the original 12-volt system layout, internal regulation, and serpentine belt drive configuration. The 105 amp rating supports factory charging requirements for the listed Ford and Mercury vehicles.

What This Alternator Helps Address

• Battery warning light caused by alternator output loss
• Low charging voltage at the battery
• Dim lights or electrical instability during driving
• Noise or failure related to a worn charging unit
• Charging-system faults on a 1998 Ford Contour or 1998 Mercury Mystique

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley groove count, rotation, clock position, amperage, and regulator style before installation. Confirm the vehicle is the second production version of the 1998 Ford Contour or 1998 Mercury Mystique with a 105 amp alternator application. Inspect the belt, electrical connectors, and charging cables during replacement to help ensure proper system operation.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt to meet the listed application specifications for fit and function. Part Number 8309611 should be matched to the vehicle’s original alternator configuration before installation.