Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

battery problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 09:07 PM
  #1  
slntnddly's Avatar
slntnddly
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Angry battery problems

Today i retired my third battery out of my truck in about four months. The guy at advance auto said to have the charging system checked out which by then i already knew that. each of the three batteries has started the truck one day, and a couple weeks later wouldnt hold any charge. any suggestions on where i could look for the problem? im gonna have the alternator tested asap.
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 09:12 PM
  #2  
fordeverpower's Avatar
fordeverpower
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,934
Likes: 0
From: iowa
maybe a short somewhere using up juice?
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 09:29 PM
  #3  
LxMan1's Avatar
LxMan1
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 22,436
Likes: 17
From: Louisville,Ky.
Voltage regulator can stick. It will charge fine, but run the battery down when not running.
It could also be overcharging burning up the batteries.
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 09:38 PM
  #4  
Mil1ion's Avatar
Mil1ion
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Here's what you do.
After having your charging system checked.

Find a bunch of threads on FTE about Batteries being Bad from Brand New.
Print them up and show them to the parts guys.

Let him know there are thousands of people experiencing Batteries that are built of poor quality and they can short out within themselves.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:45 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE