Car shut off while driving

2002 FORD ESCORT
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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EELEICART
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So driving battery light flashes lights dim. Made it to work and back 50 miles round trip. Next morning starts up just fine dies two miles from where I started. Had the alternator check and battery check both passed the tests but it says that voltage is low. How can I fix it?
It’s a Zx2 if that matters..
Oct 19, 2019 at 12:55 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Hello there, my name is Roy and I will help you today.

Do you know what the battery voltage was when it was tested?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

It sounds like low voltage. That could be from a battery issue or a charging system issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Roy
Oct 19, 2019 at 1:09 PM
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