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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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Need advice on booster cables

I left the dome light on in my 2015 Ford Fiesta and it ran the battery down. When I tried to jump start the Fiesta with my 2016 Ford F150, I was dismayed to see the recessed battery terminals. I had a VERY difficult time getting a good connection with the clamps on those recessed terminals. My cable clamps are the standard type that have the side-post clamp part included. I need advice on what type of clamp would be best for these recessed battery terminals on the new Fords. I've read that parrot type clamps are very strong, but I do not know if they will work on recessed battery terminals.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 05:28 PM
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Jumper boxes are the way to go. Too many bad things can happen to electronics using old cables.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 08:09 AM
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sounds like it would be a similar issue trying to boost the ford battery. What connectors do you need on your jumper box?
 
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