If the battery light has been coming on and off on a 1999 Ford Expedition does it need a new alternator or just a new serpentine belt?

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I just had to replace my alternator and the battery light was coming on when I had slow engine speed (under 1000RPM)...It gave me little warning and completely failed after 20 miles, then the battery went dead and , of course, the engine stopped...

Replace the Alternator before you get stranded as what happened to myself...

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check the connectors and wires first. make sure their clean and tight. if beltis tight it should be ok. have alternator tested.

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