problem with the alternator? ford escort 96

[problem2]

Hi
i have a escort 96 automatic 5 door. about some days a have the batery lighter on. i change with a new batery but after 2 day is the same. i put the multimeter to the batery and i have 14.5 V when the engine is on. the batery is very hot and have some smell.
sorry for my english
thanks

[GTP Dad]

It sounds like your voltage regulator is bad and is overcharging the battery, that is why it is hot to the touch. I am not exactly sure where it is on that model escort but it should not be hard to find. Not expensive to replace either!

[AzTumbleweed]

I believe the voltage regulator is inside the alternator. 14.5 volts is normal. My guess is it's a shorted plate inside the battery. Try another battery.

[problem2]

Originally Posted by GTP Dad

It sounds like your voltage regulator is bad and is overcharging the battery, that is why it is hot to the touch. I am not exactly sure where it is on that model escort but it should not be hard to find. Not expensive to replace either!

the first batery is was good. the second batery it was new. for two days everyrhing it was ok. my ford is a escort lx with 4 door, automatic, engine 1.9