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barring in alt. it's probably remanufactured. I've got bad ones off the shelf
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power steering pump. almost guarantee it. check fluid level. sounds like it is pumping dry then picking up again. most likely ruined by now.
power steering pump? best way to find issue is to remove belt and spin all accessories and idler pulleys by hand while feeling for wobble or roughness.
Fan clutch or smog pump or power steering pump or water pump
my 99 both of them. 3.8 v6. one is a coupe the other is a soft top. turbo hack for next-gen mustang. drain water pump replace hose and bang you got a turbo sound.
Sounds like a,bad boring in the alternator or other componet.