Is it my battery, alternater or something else?

2007 FORD EXPLORER
62,000 MILES
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TMALO
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I was driving 60 mph and all my dash lights and radio went dead, I lost no power to my engine and it affected nothing in my driving. It happened three times to me yesterday. After it happens all the idiot light come on and go off like when you start the truck.
Nov 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The only way you are going to find out is to first test the battery and then the charging system. You could also have an intermittent power connection problem. These things need to be inspected.
Nov 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You could have a faulty ignition switch as well.
Nov 4, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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TMALO
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Ok so I had the battery and charging system checked at autozone and everything was good. Any ideas
Nov 4, 2011 at 6:37 PM
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