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Battery draining down, fluctuating lights growing brighter / dimmer, warning light on the dash, just to name a few.

Easiest thing is to take the car to one of the auto parts stores or repair shops that offer free testing. I just did this with my Windstar the other day, and Autozone ran a pretty comprehensive test on the alternator and battery (found a weak battery cell).

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Q: Signs of bad alternator in 1995 Ford Taurus?
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