battery saver mode- start engine msg??
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battery saver mode- start engine msg??
I have a 2012 Ford FX4 5.0. a month or so ago I put a new alternator in for some back info.
I notice now when I shut the truck off.. that I get a message on the nav display that says something about battery saver mode is kicking in and to please start engine.
I checked and I dont have the battery light on at any point. I can start the vehicle in the morning after sitting all night?? and getting no signs of a low battery or anything. I will check its voltage tonight while running??
any one seen this before?? If the battery was low and alt working ive driven enough that would have replenished it. again I will have to ensure voltage goes up when running with a meter to ensure alternator working?????
truck working fine by alternator belt is on and not getting a battery low idiot light????
I notice now when I shut the truck off.. that I get a message on the nav display that says something about battery saver mode is kicking in and to please start engine.
I checked and I dont have the battery light on at any point. I can start the vehicle in the morning after sitting all night?? and getting no signs of a low battery or anything. I will check its voltage tonight while running??
any one seen this before?? If the battery was low and alt working ive driven enough that would have replenished it. again I will have to ensure voltage goes up when running with a meter to ensure alternator working?????
truck working fine by alternator belt is on and not getting a battery low idiot light????
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I've seen this message on my 2011. It would start just fine, then one morning the truck was stone cold dead. Ended up being the battery was bad. I wanted to put the factory Motorcraft battery back in, and the local 
dealer was priced better than every over the counter part store that I called. So if you need a battery, check around for prices before you go over the counter.
Unk Bob
dealer was priced better than every over the counter part store that I called. So if you need a battery, check around for prices before you go over the counter.Unk Bob
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last night and charging fine. I see its the original battery so for now I put on charger and this am it was ok. no message when I got to work.
I probably with get a new battery tonight or this weekend. I agree i think battery just old and tired.
Thank you all.
I probably with get a new battery tonight or this weekend. I agree i think battery just old and tired.
Thank you all.
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That should prevent the message from coming up again after new battery is installed.
EDIT: Realize similar was posted above in post 2
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I have a 2012 Ford FX4 5.0. a month or so ago I put a new alternator in for some back info.
I notice now when I shut the truck off.. that I get a message on the nav display that says something about battery saver mode is kicking in and to please start engine.
I checked and I dont have the battery light on at any point. I can start the vehicle in the morning after sitting all night?? and getting no signs of a low battery or anything. I will check its voltage tonight while running??
any one seen this before?? If the battery was low and alt working ive driven enough that would have replenished it. again I will have to ensure voltage goes up when running with a meter to ensure alternator working?????
truck working fine by alternator belt is on and not getting a battery low idiot light????
I notice now when I shut the truck off.. that I get a message on the nav display that says something about battery saver mode is kicking in and to please start engine.
I checked and I dont have the battery light on at any point. I can start the vehicle in the morning after sitting all night?? and getting no signs of a low battery or anything. I will check its voltage tonight while running??
any one seen this before?? If the battery was low and alt working ive driven enough that would have replenished it. again I will have to ensure voltage goes up when running with a meter to ensure alternator working?????
truck working fine by alternator belt is on and not getting a battery low idiot light????
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