How many times has my Ford Edge battery gone dead?

We have a 2015 Ford Edge with 14,000 miles, purchased new in January 2016. We have had the battery go dead four times. The first time, Ford service sent a technician to jump-start the car. The second time, the car was towed to Ford and the battery was replaced. The third time, the car was towed and the battery replaced again.

Where can I get a new Ford Edge battery?

The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the leonardtown Ford dealer (301-475-3111, 26322 point lookout rd, leonardtown, MD 20650) where the technician performed a diagnostic test and replaced the battery but the failure recurred. The battery was changed two times within the year. The failure was not remedied.

Why is the battery draining on my Ford Edge?

Certified Ford service center said that the door was indeed latched, so there was no safety issue there. However, didn’t inform that it would drain battery. Occasionally, the vehicle parking headlights would come on, along with dome light when not in operation. For months, this has been happening on a daily basis.

What to do when your Ford Edge dies?

Batter was replaced after the 4th time, but the car died again 1. 5 years later. Dealer tried to fix by replacing a shift selector switch (twice) but this did not solve the problem.

Is the 2016 Ford Edge a dead car?

Recently purchased a loaded 2016 Ford Edge Titanium package with two fobs. The vehicle is totally dead. No lights, vehicle unlocked, so the back hatch should raise ….and it does not.

Why does my Ford Edge battery drain while driving?

If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Edge’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. It could be a bad battery, or more likely a bad battery cable too.

What happens when the alternator on a Ford Edge goes bad?

As the alternator can no longer supply your Edge with an adequate power supply, it will begin to feed off of the reserve in the battery. Once this battery reserve hits a certain level, the vehicle will begin to run erratically and will no longer start when the key is turned.

What should the volts be on a Ford Edge?

Specifically, you’ll need to set it to 20V DC. With your Edge turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire. With the engine off, you should get a reading somewhere between 12.0 volts and 12.6 volts.

When did the 2016 Ford Edge battery go dead?

This is the 2nd time my 2016 Ford Edge’s battery has gone dead! Adamson Ford dealer, where purchased, replaced the dead battery the 1st time back in March. Now it has happened again. Ford dealer said “I wasn’t driving it enough!”.

Where can I get Ford Edge battery tested?

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How often should you change the battery in a Ford Edge?

We recommend changing the battery in Fords every 4 years. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Edge that you need to replace.

What happens when I put a new battery in my focus?

OE battery bit the dust, put new battery in and sometimes it would say battery there was low battery if I had the key on engine off, even after sitting over a weekend and checking the battery. i realize this may not be happening to you, but it doesn’t reset itself.

Are there any problems with the Ford Edge?

Ford Edge owners have reported 49 problems related to battery dead (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Edge based on all problems reported for the Edge.

Is there a problem with the Ford Edge battery?

The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Edge based on all problems reported for the Edge. Car battery is dead; fifth time in 3. 7 years. This can happen after sitting a few days or just overnight.

How many times has a Ford battery gone dead?

We have had the battery go dead four times. The first time, Ford service sent a technician to jump-start the car. The second time, the car was towed to Ford and the battery was replaced. The third time, the car was towed and the battery replaced again. And the fourth time, Ford kept it for five days and found no problem with the battery.

When did I buy a new Ford Edge?

Bought a new 2015 Ford Edge Titanium in March 2017. Drive the car almost every day (sometimes skip a day). Car drives beautifully. Go out in my garage in the AM and have a dead battery.

Is there a way to drain a battery in one day?

That seems like a tiny amount, but a single incandescent dome light pulls enough power to drain a battery in one day. Remember that the drain doesn’t have to take your battery to zero overnight, just low enough for it to not start.

What causes a car battery to drain overnight?

This happens when something – a glovebox light, an amplifier, any electrical component – is pulling power from the battery when it shouldn’t. 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.

How many times has my Ford Edge battery gone dead?