2000 Ford Expedition Battery

182,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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PAPIGANO
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Why does the battery in my expedition keeps dying.
After jump starting, it again after a couple of hours.
Nov 9, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be a weak battery, or there could be a draw on the system. I need you to check for a draw. I will assume at this point that the alternator light hasn't come on.

Here is the how to for checking for a draw.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm

Also, here is the how to for checking the battery:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/battery.htm

One final thing, the alternator. If the battery is good and there is no draw on the system, check the alt. Here is the how to:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_alternator.htm

Check these things and let me know what you find.

Joe
Nov 10, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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