I have a 96 ford explorer I just replaced the battery and the alternator in it. When starrted the battery lite stays on and the alternator does not charge it. Is there a linkable fuse or something I am missing cause it starts right up until the battery dies. Please help me where can i start looking no one seems to know

I don't have a solution, but I do have the same problem(96 explorer) the voltage regulator is in the alternator. The reading I get is a failed voltage regulator, I've replaced the alt twice and the same reading appears. A friend and I traced the wires from the alt and no wires are damaged. When I'm driving, the battery gauge bounces, but after driving for about 10mins it's back to its normal position for awhile, but then it drops again. Any other suggestions to resolve this problem?

Trace all of the wires that are attached to the alternator. If there is a fusible link or a broken wire you will find it. If the alternator is charging but something else is wrong the alternator will pull a steel wrench toward it. You did not mention the voltage regulator. You will find it when tracing your wires. Look it over carefully. Voltage regulators fail keeping the alternator from working. Parts stores have regulators and they are easy to install.