2003 Ford Explorer Hi. i think the battery is dead but othe

2003 FORD EXPLORER
48,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HALVORSA
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i started my car today and it almost didn't turn over. drove it home and while driving..when I put the brakes on the radio would go off and back on.
once i got it home and turned it off i couldnt start it again. i jumped it and it started right away but the power to the windows and radio went off although the car was still running.
Any ideas what it wrong? battery or other?
Thank you, Amy Halvorsen
Jul 11, 2008 at 2:24 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Amy,

It could be the battery but I suspect the charging system needs some attention.

Charge the battery and start engine, test charging voltage both at alternator and battery. If both are low, the alternator is faulty.
Jul 12, 2008 at 10:42 AM
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HALVORSA
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U were right...it is the alternator and the battery. I guess the bad alternator killed the battery so I have to get a new one too. I appreciate your reply. have a great day!


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Jul 12, 2008 at 2:10 PM
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