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Old Nov 7, 2024 | 05:24 PM
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I have the same problem as a previous poster I have a 2022 f150 xlt 302a 2.7 and it started going into power save mode after about a year and a half, brought it in under warranty and they replaced the battery. Now one year later its doing the same thing brought it in battery was at 36%, and was told no problem was found the solution they say is to drive more.So now I am just supposed to hope it will start and I won't get stranded, and then 6 mths from now its on my dime, this is not right there better be a solution Ford please step up to the plate its not fair that I have to get angry at service writers and techs because of some kind of programming or manufacturing defect.I traded in a 2019 f150 and never had the problem
Old Nov 7, 2024 | 06:10 PM
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put your vehicle on a low amp charger when not in use orientated so the BMS sees the charge... and don't shut it off when running small errands.

Old Nov 7, 2024 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SSSam311
put your vehicle on a low amp charger when not in use orientated so the BMS sees the charge... and don't shut it off when running small errands.
No offense but I don’t feel that’s something we should have to do with a $60k + truck
Old Nov 7, 2024 | 06:21 PM
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No offense but I don’t feel that’s something we should have to do with a $60k + truck
I think you are confusing overpaying for a vehicle with basic maintenance 101. Just because you pay $40,000 or $100,000 for an internal combustion engine vehicle does not preclude you from checking oil, tires, brakes, battery etc.
My solution costs $35 at worst...
Old Nov 7, 2024 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SSSam311
I think you are confusing overpaying for a vehicle with basic maintenance 101. Just because you pay $40,000 or $100,000 for an internal combustion engine vehicle does not preclude you from checking oil, tires, brakes, battery etc.
My solution costs $35 at worst...
You really think it's acceptable to have to babysit a battery in a near new vehicle I've been driving for 50 yrs and haven't had to up until now I can put my boat away for the winter and dump it in the water in spring and it will start now I get to charge my ICE vehicle
Old Nov 7, 2024 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by not2happy
You really think it's acceptable to have to babysit a battery in a near new vehicle I've been driving for 50 yrs and haven't had to up until now I can put my boat away for the winter and dump it in the water in spring and it will start now I get to charge my ICE vehicle
50 years ago your vehicle didn't have a constant parasitic draw from a boat load of electronics that are still active once you shut down the vehicle.
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My boat motor has an alternator that will quickly recharge my starting battery with a short drive across the lake after supporting depth finder livewell and radio all day
Old Nov 8, 2024 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SSSam311
I think you are confusing overpaying for a vehicle with basic maintenance 101. Just because you pay $40,000 or $100,000 for an internal combustion engine vehicle does not preclude you from checking oil, tires, brakes, battery etc.
My solution costs $35 at worst...
Can you point me to where in the owners manual this is referenced? All other maintenance items are.
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Originally Posted by not2happy
My boat motor has an alternator that will quickly recharge my starting battery with a short drive across the lake after supporting depth finder livewell and radio all day
It seems the unfortunate, but not very expensive answer is to buy a new battery.
Old Nov 8, 2024 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by not2happy
My boat motor has an alternator that will quickly recharge my starting battery with a short drive across the lake after supporting depth finder livewell and radio all day
You boat does not have WIFI that is constantly talking/pinging a network. Your boat doesn't have a security system that uses juice 100% of the time. Your boat doesn't have OTA updates or cabin lights that come on and off. Seriously, stupid analogy-



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