What makes a Ford Ranger battery go flat?

… I have a 2012 Ford Ranger XLT with 59,000 km on the clock. If I leave it garaged for 5 or 6 days the battery goes flat. There are no accessories left switched on, all the doors are shut, the vehicle is always left locked and the keys are never left in it.

Is the Ranger battery charger a good system?

Extremely useful if you have dual batteries fitted. A number of owners seem to be having troubles that relate to the so-called Smart charging system. The system is designed to keep the battery charged to a sufficient level to keep the car going, but as you say there is little reserve and that can result in a flat battery.

Can a Ford Ranger Charger be turned off?

Unfortunately this also means that the ‘reserve’ in the battery is minimal. Ford dealers, for a cost, can reprogram the charging system so that the ‘smart system’ is turned off and the charging system works like ‘traditional’ charging system. Extremely useful if you have dual batteries fitted.

What is the battery voltage on a PX Ranger?

Battery voltages have ranged from 11.47 volts through to 12.28 on the won’t start occasions. The only other fitting installed has been an Anderson line fitted at the same time running to the rear of the vehicle and nothing has been attached to it.

Where can I get a new Ford Ranger battery?

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What kind of battery does a 2004 Ford Ranger have?

Are there any problems with the Ford Ranger?

The latest from Ford is, and I quote “for every 10 Rangers made, 2 will have problems” how good is that! When you pay $56,000 for a new vehicle I believe you should expect better than this. After owning both Toyota and Nissan in the past I am sorry I didn’t stay with either one or the other.

Is the 1998 Ford Ranger 2.5 Manual Trans?

1998 ranger 2.5 manual trans. Ran great when I bought it two weeks ago. I drove it about two hundred miles. I took it on a little road trip and then the … read more

Why does the battery drain overnight in my Ford Ranger?

It is a 2004 The battery light comes on and does not go out. It is a 2004 ford ranger. Can you tell me which fuze goes to it … read more Battery light flashes intermittently even after getting a new battery. This has been going on for a while before I changed out the battery. Several shops … read more workshop foreman /master…

1998 ranger 2.5 manual trans. Ran great when I bought it two weeks ago. I drove it about two hundred miles. I took it on a little road trip and then the … read more

Where is the fuse on a Ford Ranger?

Click to expand… The positive should have a fuse at the battery AT A MINUMUM. If the positive rubs a path to ground anywhere between the battery and the other fuse, it will torch it’s self instantly, ignoring the fuse by the battery on the negative, and using the vehicle frame as the ground path.

What’s the problem with my 1991 Ford Ranger?

CAN GIVE IT ABOUT 1/3 PEDAL THEN AFTER IT DOESN’T WANT TO GO. WON’T SHIFT UP ETHER TILL I LET OFF THE PEDAL. NO LIGHTS OR WARNINGS. PUT ON TWO DIFFERAT SCANS BUT NOTHING long story short all other parts etc. good to go but still have problems with start up running to rich & give it more gas it will die! please help!

Why is my Ford Ranger bogging down when accelerating?

This can be caused by a failing of many sensors or modules in the fuel injection system. It is recommended to have an experienced shop perform diagnosis to find the root of the problem.

What happens if you change the alternator on a Ford Ranger?

You buy a new Battery For your Ford Ranger and changed the Alternator and it still dies in a day or two later as your driving it. Watch how I found out that it wasn’t the battery or the Alternator it was one stupid little thing. Well, I guess I can say it has a new Battery and Alternator that didn’t need to be Replaced. Learn from my lesson.

What should the volts be on a Ford Ranger?

With your Ranger 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.

What to do if your Ranger has a dead battery?

If dead battery is the reason for the breakdown of your Ranger, you can easily jump start it using jumper cables and a healthy battery from another vehicle, or using a battery booster if available. First connect red cable to the positive terminal of your Ranger’s dead battery, then to the positive terminal of donor battery.

What kind of battery does a Ford Ranger have?

F250 6.0 Lariat Super Duty: Have a 2004 6.0 F250. Dealer replaced Have a 2004 6.0 F250. Dealer replaced engine wiring harness, batteries, alternator, crankshaft position sensor, water pump, coolant sensor … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra…

What to do if your Ford Ranger wont start?

First connect red cable to the positive terminal of your Ranger’s dead battery, then to the positive terminal of donor battery. Next connect black cable to the negative terminal of donor battery, then to the bare metal in the engine bay of your Ranger.

What makes a Ford Ranger battery go flat?