2000 Ford Explorer could it be my alternator

Tiny
JACKLYNH
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  • 2000 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I drive a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. I have noticed a couple of things in the past week. The light behind my gas gauge went out-im thinking fuse. And now when I turn my car on, the radio face (which is in digital) flickers- but then after a while it stops. My dad told me my alternator was going and that powers the battery. I just bought a new battery less then a year ago. Please help. Jackie
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 AT 2:52 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Hi JacklynH and welcome to 2carpros

For a start you might consider a load test on both the alternator and battery-alternator not putting out the correct output or the battery is not taking the reconditoning from the alternator-Get it done and then comeback
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 AT 3:11 PM

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