Why is the battery draining on my Ford Focus?

A fairly inexpensive replacement module will fix that when the weather warms up! My main worry at the moment is this battery drain and what is causing it. The DRLs being on are only a symptom I think. Something is allowing power to the headlights (though not enough to light them) when the car is off.

What kind of battery does a Ford Focus have?

Checked the battery: 8.8v. Ouch. Got the battery charged up and started the car. Car started ok but dash didn’t work (and also indicators). Went for a drive (before realising the indicators didn’t work – good job I know my hand signals!) And nothing. Found a post somewhere that said check fuses 67 and 69 (I think).

What was the problem with my Ford Focus?

Here’s what happened… Chris’s honeymoon period with his new Ford Focus came to an end almost a year to the day he bought it, when one morning he pressed the ignition button and was greeted not with the usual sound of the engine, but ticking, then silence. He called Ford Assistance and was told the battery had suffered a massive drain.

What was the problem with Chriss Ford battery?

He called Ford Assistance and was told the battery had suffered a massive drain. After a jump-start, Chris headed back to his dealer, Dees Ford Wimbledon. No fault could be found and Chris was sent on his way. Two months later, the same thing happened. Again, Dees could find no fault.

How to replace battery 00-07 Ford Focus?

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What to do when your Ford Focus goes to sleep?

Make sure your probes are set to Current and COM and connect the multimeter between the battery and the Live (now disconnected) terminal connector. Now the plan here is to let the car go to sleep, this can take up to half an hour or so but you will need to leave the door open and if you have keyless entry leave the key well away from the car.

Is the focus battery still a silver calcium battery?

Decided to pull the battery to charge externally and test over time to see if it loses power. Man was that a sod to get out. Would have been easier if I could have removed the airbox but it didnt want to budge… Turns out it has a great big Pb sticker on the side – is this still a Silver Calcium battery ?

I have a 2010 ford focus, when left overnight the battery is draining to a point that the car will not start. Tested the battery and that is fine in its self and is charging fine when the car is running. Therefore something is drawing power when car is shutdown.

What causes parasitic drain on Ford Focus Mk2?

On the Focus MK2/MK2.5 this is a known problem which most times is caused by a defective CANbus module. A defective CANbus module prevents the CANbus system from entering sleep mode.

Why does my Ford Focus go into sleep mode?

A defective CANbus module prevents the CANbus system from entering sleep mode. The result is that the active CANbus system drains the battery. Not entering sleep mode can be recognised by not switching off the display of the instrument cluster. Normally the display switches off about half an hour after locking the car.

How does the radio work on a Ford Focus?

The radio communicates with some of the other modules over the CANbus network. After locking the car all of the modules should stop to communicate. If there is no communication the CANbus network should enter sleep mode after a certain time.

On the Focus MK2/MK2.5 this is a known problem which most times is caused by a defective CANbus module. A defective CANbus module prevents the CANbus system from entering sleep mode.

How do you change the battery in a Ford Focus?

Press 5x the rear fog light button (do not switch 5x on and off the rear fog light) 4. Press 3x hazard lights button (do not switch 3x on and off hazard lights) 5. Then the battery symbol in the speedometer should flash 3x quickly. If it does not flash immediately, wait 20 seconds. Ford Focus Mk3 1.6 EcoBoost 150HP (07/2011) Panther black metallic.

What kind of battery does Ford Focus Mk3 have?

This smart charge charging system charges with 14.8 volts load voltage. Lead acid batteries are charged with 14.6 volts. The smart charge charging system from the ford focus mk3 (with Start/Stop system) overcharge a lead acid battery. Battery is broken in a short time.

Why is the battery draining on my Dodge Journey?

It is possible that the alternator wasn’t charging the battery enough when the vehicle was running and has left the battery drained. Most parts stores can test an alternator for you. They usually don’t charge anything for this service, they just want to sell you an alternator if you need it.

Something is making my battery randomly drain. The Autozone test shows the charging apparatus all ok and battery also. Battery is only two years old and is standard Ford equipment. I don’t notice any untoward operation of the car or electrical components.

How old is the battery on a Ford Focus?

Battery is only two years old and is standard Ford equipment. I don’t notice any untoward operation of the car or electrical components. Although for a time while living in Mexico two years ago I experienced problems with the console instruments operating erratically.

Why is the battery draining on my Garmin focus?

I am wondering if something went bad in the Garmin and that drained the Focus battery. The Garmin is inoperative at this time and does not seem to want to take a charge, although the Garmin tech told me to leave it charging for 12 to 24 hours and then do a reset (which I was unaware needed to be done).

What causes a Ford Focus battery to drain while parked?

Ford Focus: Battery Draining While Parked 1 Battery Cables. You’ll want to take a look at your Focus’s battery posts where they bolt to the battery. 2 Bad Battery. When the battery drains when parked, the odds are that it’s the battery itself. 3 Alternator. 4 Focus Battery Draining While Parked.

What does it mean when your alternator is not charging?

If the alternator is not charging the battery, you will have a red “ALT” or “charge” sign on your dashboard. This means that your battery is no longer being supplemented for power by the alternator. You will need to recheck the wiring because the light could also be faulty.

What to do if you don’t see a battery light?

If you didn’t see a battery light, and now the vehicle is dead when you go to start it, the first thing that you need to look at is the battery. You can take it up to the local parts store and have it tested. They’ll need to charge it for a while, so plan on dropping it off and returning a few hours later.

Why does my Ford F-150 have a slow power drain?

This probably sounds familiar for some 2004–2008 Ford F-150 owners, as that generation had parasitic battery drain issues caused by a failed park sensor not allowing the body control module to turn off interior components. Slow power drains are inconvenient and annoying, and result in a shorter battery life.

Is there a catless downpipe in Ford Focus ST?

Catless downpipe. A big thanks to everyone on this Forums! FS- Cleaning out my motor build closet. Lots of parts. BIG THREAD A couple questions???

How can I find out if my Ford battery is dead?

Here’s a test to use with a Ford vehicle. If you’ve suffered a dead battery and both the battery and charging systems check out, it’s time to perform a parasitic drain test. The test involves hooking an ammeter in series with the negative battery cable to measure the amperage draw. Professional technicians use a clamp on ammeter.

What to do if your car battery won’t charge?

So let’s find out why your car battery doesn’t hold a charge. Inspect the battery. Do a battery terminal test. Clean the battery terminals. Do a battery voltage test. Do a quick charging system check. Check for battery leakage (and fix any leaks). Do a battery drain test. Perform a hydrometer test. Do an alternator diode test.

Why does my Ford Kuga have a flat battery?

But as the drain had caused a complete flat battery everything seemed to get reset with a jump that nothing could be found. At this point we had also made our thoughts know to Ford UK and the head of the dealership via social media about the lack of progress and frustration with a faulty car.

What causes a car battery to run out of power?

1 Your battery may have reached the end of its service life (often 4 or 5 years). 2 A parasitic drain is depleting battery power. 3 A problem in an electrical system is affecting battery power.

How do you charge a Ford car battery?

Connect the positive cable on the charger to the positive terminal on the battery. Connect the negative cable on the charger to the negative terminal on the battery. Set the charger to the slowest charge rate. Turn on the charger and set the timer. When removing the charger, turn it off first, then remove the positive then negative cable.

Why is my Ford C-Max battery draining while driving?

Battery Draining While Driving: Ford C-Max If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the C-Max’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery.

What to do if your Ford Focus battery is flat?

Found a post somewhere that said check fuses 67 and 69 (I think). Both fuses ok but replugging 67 made the radio come on brighter and replugging 69 sorted the dash. All good. But why is my battery flat…? Been fine for months.

What should I do if my Ford battery is dead?

Turn on the charger and set the timer. When removing the charger, turn it off first, then remove the positive then negative cable. No matter what the reason is for it happening, if your battery is dead and you need a replacement, feel free to come visit our Sherwood Ford service centre.

Why is my alternator draining my car battery?

Since the alternator isn’t generating vehicle electricity, the problem component pulls from the battery, slowly draining it overnight until your vehicle won’t start.

What should I do if my alternator fails?

If the battery is fairly new you will need to start the engine by jump starting or charging the battery using a battery charger. Once the engine is running test the alternator in the charging system. If the alternator fails, replace it with a new or rebuilt unit and re-test system, if the alternator tests ok proceed to the next step.

What’s the battery voltage on a Ford Focus?

Been fine for months. Recently fitted dash cam and been having trouble with DRLs staying on so unplugged the dash cam to start with and measured the battery. 12.8v, 2 hours later: 12.2v Unplugged DRLs and about to take another reading. A few things spring to mind.

Since the alternator isn’t generating vehicle electricity, the problem component pulls from the battery, slowly draining it overnight until your vehicle won’t start.

Why is the battery draining on my Ford Focus?