Why did my Ford Explorer go into deep sleep mode?

Why did my Ford Explorer go into deep sleep mode?

I also got a “Deep Sleep Mode Activated” message from FordPass the day prior as well. Charged the battery & dropped it off at the dealership. 1st time @ the dealership: New Battery. 2nd time @ the dealership: Software Update needed on the BCM. 3rd time @ the dealership: They found a short on the grounding wire (on the passenger’s side).

What does low battery mean on Ford truck?

If the vehicle is used before the BCM is allowed to learn the new battery state of charge, engine off load shedding may occur earlier than normal and a message may be displayed. of charge is above 40%. voltage. Under this condition, the IPC message center displays either LOW BATTERY LESS FEATURES (base message center) or LOW BATTERY

Why is there a warning light on explorer St?

Register for an account, it’s free and it’s easy, so don’t hesitate to join the Explorer ST Forum today! Starting a new thread from the DEEP SLEEP MODE. Because I’m not certain if it’s part of the same issue. This warning light keeps coming back. First time I saw it, the battery was dead the next day.

Why is the charging system on my explorer bad?

Click to expand… On the 5th time to the dealership, they found one of the battery caps was bad. That seemed to have resolved the issue. It has been good a couple months now. On the 5th time to the dealership, they found one of the battery caps was bad.

What to do if your Ford F150 battery is low?

Under this condition, the IPC message center displays either LOW BATTERY LESS FEATURES (base message center) or LOW BATTERY FEATURES TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF (optional message center) to notify the driver that battery protection actions are active.

What does off to save battery do on Ford truck?

Under this condition: PLEASE START THE ENGINE (with navigation). OFF TO SAVE BATTERY (optional message center) to notify the driver that battery protection actions are active.

When did Ford start using battery monitoring system?

Ok, you still change the battery the same way, but if your 2011 or newer F150 has this or something similar on the negative battery cable then you have what Ford calls a Battery Monitoring System (BMS).Starting in 2011, Ford started putting this on the trucks.

How long does it take to charge a Ford F150 battery?

PLEASE START THE ENGINE (with navigation). OFF TO SAVE BATTERY (optional message center) to notify the driver that battery protection actions are active. • the battery indicator may also illuminate. If the vehicle battery has been charged or battery replaced, it takes approximately 8 hours for the BCM to learn the new battery state of charge.

Is there a forum for the explorer St?

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What was the warning message on my explorer?

Warning Message went away & the battery icon on the right side of the fuel gauge disappeared too. Did not need to restart the vehicle. I also plugged our phones back into the cigarette outlet for the ride back home. Warning message did not come back on. Question: Anyone running into this problem too? This just started happening to me.