1997 Mercury Sable Random effects, what is the cause?

Tiny
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  • 1997 MERCURY SABLE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I hope I put this in the proper category, as I am only guessing that it is electrical. Here is what is happening:

My power steering quit working. There is no leak.
The next day my ABS light came on.
I also noticed my turn signals were not working inside the car. I was getting ready to check them outside, however, when I was pulling into a parking spot, my engine died on me. It would not restart.
When I tried to restart, I could hear the very quiet clicks of the starter trying to turn over.
The radio also was working after the car quit, so I assume it is not the alternator or battery.

But, I am not a car expert, so who am I to assume?

I really appreciate any help. This problem has me stumped.
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 AT 6:35 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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When the power steering went out, it would have been a good time to open the hood and see if the serpentine belt broke, or came off. If this is the case, your alternator is not recharging your battery, and when the battery runs down too much, you will get all the symtoms described by you! Check for that belt!
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 AT 7:45 AM

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