Cranking issue
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Cranking issue
I live in Florida and the tempatures are still 95 H and 72 L. I have noticed when I let the glow plugs heat up, I crank it over and it almost sounds like my battery is not supplying enough juice. How long does those batteries generally last? I have an '06 F-250 4x4. I have been noticing this in the last 2 weeks. I also have a superchips file installed. Your help would be appreciated before I take it to the dealer.
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I'm in S.W. Florida and I have an cranking issue too, not sure if I have the same problem as you are experiencing. My 06 seems to crank excessively before starting but not all the time, sometimes it fires right up like a well oiled machine, my concern is the strain it is putting on the starter.
I went to Ford with my concern and I was told Ford says "its normal to crank 3 to 5 seconds.
If you go to the dealer I would be interested in hearing what their reply is.
I went to Ford with my concern and I was told Ford says "its normal to crank 3 to 5 seconds.
If you go to the dealer I would be interested in hearing what their reply is.
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Just got off from work. I am slow charging the cranking battery to see if that might be the problem. I also have that problem you are experiencing but they (the dealer) said it was normal. I guess I am going to have to use process of elimination.
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i have an 04 also not many miles (18000) so mine sits a lot and my batteries are original. i also run a tuner and it varies, sometimes it fires right up and sometimes it cranks 3-5 seconds. i'm in NJ and still some warm days but can't contribute the starting to the temps here.
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Make very certain that both batteries are good. I have an '07 that has one dead battery already 
. If either battery is slightly below par then slower cranking will obvioulsy result.
. If either battery is slightly below par then slower cranking will obvioulsy result.
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Ok I Believe The Problem Is A Battery Issue. After I Had The Battery On Slow Charge For Approx. 6 Hours, I Pulled The Charger And What Do You Know, The Damn Thing Fired Up In About 1.5 To 2 Seconds Vs. 3-4 Seconds. I Think I Need A New Battery. I Am Going To Opt For A Yellow Top Dry Cell. I Had Really Good Luck With Those Before. Thanks For The Input.
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Nothing wrong with 3-4 second crank time. If it gets over 7 I'd be looking for some kind of a problem. The starters in these trucks are incredibly tough and will withstand 60 second crank times and still go right on. Starting a truck that's had the heads off with an empty oil rail takes 37 seconds or more of continuous cranking--usually 60 seconds on average. It's not a gasser so don't expect to be able to hit the key and immediately start every time. 1-2 seconds is EXCELLENT.
