Common questions

How do you put a 2004 Ford Explorer in neutral with a dead battery?

How do you put a 2004 Ford Explorer in neutral with a dead battery?

To put the Ford Explorer in neutral with a dead battery gently pull and hold the interlock brake shift lever while pulling the gear shift lever out of position p (park) and into position n (neutral).

Why does my Ford Explorer battery keep draining?

Side note the only way to open the door now is a quick snap motion or if getting out give it a good smack. The window works great but the radio still requires manual shut off. Eventually after 10 or 15 minutes with no key in the radio will turn itself off. Last week I just started needing a jump every damned day when I left work.

What is the current draw on a Ford Explorer battery?

I disconnected the ground from the battery and hooked up an ammeter between the ground cable and ground post and read a current draw of about 0.6A. After pulling fuses I narrowed down the draw to two circuits. Fuse #15 in the power distribution box is worth about 0.5A, and fuse #3 in the passenger compartment fuse panel is worth about 0.1A.

Where can I buy an alternator for my Ford Explorer?

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. If your Explorer’s battery is draining after being parked for a few days, here are two possible scenarios.

What to do if your Chevy Cruze battery is draining?

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.

Side note the only way to open the door now is a quick snap motion or if getting out give it a good smack. The window works great but the radio still requires manual shut off. Eventually after 10 or 15 minutes with no key in the radio will turn itself off. Last week I just started needing a jump every damned day when I left work.

I disconnected the ground from the battery and hooked up an ammeter between the ground cable and ground post and read a current draw of about 0.6A. After pulling fuses I narrowed down the draw to two circuits. Fuse #15 in the power distribution box is worth about 0.5A, and fuse #3 in the passenger compartment fuse panel is worth about 0.1A.

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. If your Explorer’s battery is draining after being parked for a few days, here are two possible scenarios.

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.

Author Image
Ruth Doyle