Vehicle power question

2001 FORD ESCORT
131,900 MILES
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KGETZ
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I have a very peculiar question. My father-in-law was a former mechanic. And he told me that when a vehicle is running, the battery is what's powering the vehicle. When the battery charge drops to a certain level, the alternator begins charging the battery until it's full. Is this true?
Jul 31, 2012 at 8:12 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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that is correct.

Roy
Jul 31, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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