Alternator Load Input Failed High
Findings, check these first
- Load input wire shorted to voltage
- Failed alternator current sensor
- Corroded load sense connector
- Aftermarket electrical loads confusing the sense
- PCM input fault
Standard procedure
- Inspect the load sense wiring for shorts
- Disconnect aftermarket accessories and retest
- Test the current sensor
- Check connector condition
- Verify normal input returns after repairs
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- OBDII.pro: P1244 Ford definition
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- P1244 FORD Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes
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Supports: Ford meaning for P1244: Alternator Load Input Failed High
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Last updated 2026-09-05.
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