1996 Ford Explorer battery drainage

Tiny
CUNNINGHAM83
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  • 1996 FORD EXPLORER
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I would leave my explorer sit for a few days at a time and when I would want to drive it, the battery would be completely drained. I would charge it back up for a few hours, and still do the same thing. So I went out and bought a new battery. That wasnt the problem. So then I took the alternator out and took it to advance auto parts and they said that the alternator was fine. I put the alternator back in and checked for anything thats staying on while the car is off with a volt meter. The rear defroster read 10-12 volts and the dealership said that there should be no power from that source when the vehicle is off so I took the fuse out. The battery is still draining. I dont know what else to do or think of. Thats why im asking you and hopefully you can come up with a solution. Thanks. Rob
Saturday, December 12th, 2009 AT 4:45 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,750 POSTS
First, I need you to follow the directions listed here. WHen doing it, remove one fuse at a time to determine where the draw is:

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

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 AT 10:54 AM

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