You could be one of the "lucky" ones of course. But something in the wiring of the truck could be causing things to go wonky too.
And of course if the alternator doesn't charge and you let the battery die, you're pretty much on your own as to whether or not the battery will come back. Most can handle that a few times, but I've had batteries that literally died good and dead after only the first discharge.
How is yours set up? Sounds like you have an Explorer setup? Original Bronco wiring or all new?
Using new battery cable sized charge wire?
Paul