While driving up hill the engine began to lose power and then shut off

2002 LINCOLN LS
131,000 MILES • 3.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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IRVING23
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Now, i never had this problem before until just yesterday. I was going uphill when suddenly the car i feel started to struggle and lose power until it eventually turned off. I tried to power it on but all it does is crank and it just barely turns on and then completely turns off. The car has half tank and also we tried to jump starting it but also zero results. Please any ideas of what could be the problem?
Jan 16, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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This sounds like the battery has gone. To be sure this guide will help confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Jan 17, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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