Originally Posted by
mechanic_ben
get another battery (warranty) and then check the earths if not get a tester and find out if the battery is charging from the alternator. I had the same problem on me mates sapphire and it was a number of things. Check on the back of the clocks to see if a bulbs gone on the dials inside that was one of the reasons y it wouldn't charge the joys of rebuilding fords mate a i hope i could help

cheers mate, yea just what fords are all about lol, will do a few checks tomora, hugh