2005 Ford Escape Battery

2005 FORD ESCAPE
149,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JBNBUBBA
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Battery goes dead over night. I have a new altanator, starter, and used battery.
Oct 2, 2015 at 8:49 AM
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have battery checked for condition including load test after it is charged up. most places do for free. if okay have checked for a parasitic draw
Oct 2, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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JBNBUBBA
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I have not checked for a parasitic draw.
Oct 2, 2015 at 1:06 PM
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HMAC300
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disconnect the battery and charge it first then test it or have it tested. It may be a bad battery as their life span is only about 4 yrs. some even fail after 90 days.
Oct 2, 2015 at 3:35 PM
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