Hey guys. This is my first post on this forum. I have been searching but haven't found what I'm looking for. My problem is with a 2000 Mountaineer V8. Once a year I have to replace the battery after the first cold snap due to low cranking amps. I can simply hook up a battery charger and it will crank and fire. My second problem is most likely related. When I replace the battery it will kick off like a brand new car with no hesitation. After a few starts it takes 5-15 seconds for the engine to fire while the engine cranks normally, and that's how it operates all year. After having this problem again this year (I've owned it 4 years) I've realized the underlying problem is not the battery. Do any of you guys have any suggestions on where to start? All the connections are good, and it has a good ground. No lights or warnings, and when tested with a handheld scanner there are no error codes.