turned the key and nothing lit up?

2010 FORD EXPLORER
187,000 MILES • 1.6L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGDADDDYGDG
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Cleaned corroded battery terminals on the vehicle, reconnected and tried to start, got groan from under neiththe dash but nothing else. Turned on the lights, but no power, turned the key and nothing lit up. No power period. Prior to first start in garage, the headlights would flicker on and off, then start, seconds later the front drivers side airbag light would be on and would not go out.
Jan 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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This sounds like the battery when out, I would remove it and take it to the auto parts store for load testing. Also make sure the battery cables are nice and tight with no corrosion. Please go over this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on. Ken
Jan 7, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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