2000 Ford F150 Battery question

90,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SREINLIB
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My battery won't crank. I put a charge on it and it reads full. I cleaned the battery terminals and made sure to secure the cables tightly. When I reconnect the battery and turn the key it still won't start, then the battery needs a charge and I have to start over. I tried a 2 amp charge and a 10 amp charge. If I jump the car it starts right up and will run until it is shut off then won't start again. Thank you!
Dec 3, 2007 at 3:45 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like the battery is junk, probably shorted internally.Be careful with it, they can explode.
Dec 3, 2007 at 4:48 AM
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