1997 ford contor needs jumped every day

1997 FORD WINDSTAR

JANET1981

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100k miles and 4 cycle engine have replaced almost everything in the car from tires to engine.The car needs jumped every day befor it will start and will sometimes lose power going down the road. It is also slow to pick up speed after coming to a stop. We replace the battery, both O2 censors, have been told that it might be something in the computer draing the battery or possible a fuel pump- but a bad fuel pump wouldn't be responsible for a car not starting with out being jumped. Any advice would be great tired of being nickled and dimed by this car! Thanks in advance!!

Mar 21, 2007 at 5:03 PM

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At least it's nickel and dimes, which are much less than dollars per month in much more expensive payments!
You need to have the electrical charging system checked. May be a an alternater on it's way out, but deifinitley check all the connections from and to the batery and alternater.

There is always the possiblity of multiple problems, so don't necessarily try to fit all symptoms into one fix.

IF the charging system checks out fine, you'll need to do a draw test to see if there is a parasitic draw draining the battery down.

Mar 21, 2007 at 10:54 PM

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