Please Help - 2003 Ford Explorer Won't Start

[2003fordexplorerga]

Hi all, need some help figuring out how to fix my 2003 Ford Explorer XLT V6 that won't start. I was initially having some issues with dimming interior lights. I thought it was the battery and bought a new one. Truck was driving fine for a few days after that and then as I was driving one day all the electricity to the interior cut out, but the truck was still driveable until I got home. Once I turned it off, I couldn't get it started again. At first I would hear clicking noises, and then eventually I could not hear anything when I try to turn the ignition, and no electricity to internal dashboard. I read a few posts online and someone suggested the ignition switch, which I changed as well but still nothing. I am guessing now it could be the alternator? Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

 

[Tshaw88]

Look at the fuse boxes and start checking for blown fuses or chewed wiring

 

[410Fortune]

Sounds like your alternator quit charging the battery. It ran until the battery ran out of juice.
Does it start/run with a jump start?

Time to remove the alternator and have it tested

 

[2003fordexplorerga]

Sounds like your alternator quit charging the battery. It ran until the battery ran out of juice.
Does it start/run with a jump start?

Time to remove the alternator and have it tested

Thanks. I tried to jump start it and it would not start. I'll plan on removing the alternator and getting it tested, and will also check for any blown fuses.

 

[2003fordexplorerga]

Look at the fuse boxes and start checking for blown fuses or chewed wiring

Thanks, I will take a look

 

[2003fordexplorerga]

Took me a while to get back to this. Turned out the alternator was bad. Switched it out for a new one. Had to jump the battery after also as it was drained. Started up like a champ after that. Thanks for the help.