We have a 2004 Ford F250 gas pick up. Went out this morning to start to let it warm up it started and ran for about 10 seconds then died. Almost sounded like a shot going off when it died. Now it is completely dead no lights, no chiming when you put the key in the ignition no nothing. I have tried to jump start it and obviously that didn't work. I also checked the fuses and didn't see anything blown. Anyone ever have this happen or can anyone give me any other things to check? Any and all advice appreciated.

 

Check battery voltage. Check the serpentine belt- did your alternator sieze? Are there fusible links near the battery? - check those. See if voltage is getting to any normally powered ('on all the time') accessories.

 

how cold was it?
whats the coolant/water ratio?
any oil in the coolant?
any coolant in the oil?
anysigns of coolant on the ground?

 

had the same thing happen once a few years ago.

truck was just dead.

battery was fine, but everything was dead, nothing worked. stayed that way for about a day.

was about to give up on it, and was sitting in the driver's seat about to get out of the truck when i heard a very faint "click" like a relay under the dash.

put the key back in the truck, started it up and drove it into the garage.

never did figure out what it was and it has never happened again.

welcome to the forum! sorry i couldn't be more help.