Eric
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Lol these boys built a truck for the future that comes with issues from the 1950’sWTH is wrong with Ford - Rust & Batteries!
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Lol these boys built a truck for the future that comes with issues from the 1950’sWTH is wrong with Ford - Rust & Batteries!
The question remains... why did the battery have a failed cell? If that’s even the right answer.Here’s my update to my battery issue:
I took my truck to the dealer at 7 am today and explained the issues that I’m having and also mentioned this forum and similar battery issues that others are having, the FREEP article regarding this issue and Ford’s acknowledgement of the issue. The SA really didn’t say much about it.
At 3 pm I get a call that my truck was done. I asked what they found and what they did. I was told they performed some kind of battery test. From this test they determined that the battery had a failed cell. They replaced the battery.
Additionally, the took care of the cluster and heated mirror/integrated trailer relay module software FSAs.
Time will tell if this solves my battery drain issues. I’m honestly not buying the battery story. Others here have had their batteries replaced only to have the same “phantom drain” issues later.
The jury is still out where I’m concerned.
I agree. I wasn’t given a whole lot of explanation.The question remains... why did the battery have a failed cell? If that’s even the right answer.
The GB50 is a nice step up in power from the GB40, the GB70 is a beast and can do large diesels. GB150 is for F-16 fighter jets.I have a noco GB40 for my wife's car but want to get one for the truck, should I get the GB70 or the GB150 that read's the voltage ?
Same here. SM called me yesterday and was happy to tell me my dead battery was replaced at "no cost" to me under warranty. I pick it up this afternoon. Keep updating this thread. My truck would not take a jump or a charge... Time will tell, but I don't have a good feeling about this.Here’s my update to my battery issue:
I took my truck to the dealer at 7 am today and explained the issues that I’m having and also mentioned this forum and similar battery issues that others are having, the FREEP article regarding this issue and Ford’s acknowledgement of the issue. The SA really didn’t say much about it.
At 3 pm I get a call that my truck was done. I asked what they found and what they did. I was told they performed some kind of battery test. From this test they determined that the battery had a failed cell. They replaced the battery.
Additionally, the took care of the cluster and heated mirror/integrated trailer relay module software FSAs.
Time will tell if this solves my battery drain issues. I’m honestly not buying the battery story. Others here have had their batteries replaced only to have the same “phantom drain” issues later.
The jury is still out where I’m concerned.
I don’t have a good feeling either.Same here. SM called me yesterday and was happy to tell me my dead battery was replaced at "no cost" to me under warranty. I pick it up this afternoon. Keep updating this thread. My truck would not take a jump or a charge... Time will tell, but I don't have a good feeling about this.
Just got notice that my KR is ready to pick up after being at the dealer since last Wednesday with a 3A parasitic drain. Turns out it was a pinched wire behind the fuse panel. I was told that because the wire was pinched that it was somehow turning every module on and that was the actual cause of the drain. IE not a dead short to ground, but possibly between two wires? And to make matters worse it was before the fuse box and they couldn't find it by removing the fuses. Not sure I'm buying that, but I don't care what it was exactly as long as it's gone! But, I doubt that is the problem that others are having.I don’t have a good feeling either.
Did you also get the FSAs taken care of as well? In the FREEP article you’ll see that the Ford spokesperson said there’s a software update to fix the issue and to go to the dealer. It’s unclear to me if the any of the current FSAs, particularly the one about the heated mirror/trailer relay addresses the battery drain issue, or is it an FSA that is to come? I just don’t know.
I specifically requested the SM to perform this FSA while he had the truck. He refused, saying I had to experience the problem and set off codes before he can do the re-flash. I know, not true at all. Guess I have to wait for trailer tow season, experience a problem, and make another trip to my service department. What a disappointing start with a $50K+ vehicle.I don’t have a good feeling either.
Did you also get the FSAs taken care of as well? In the FREEP article you’ll see that the Ford spokesperson said there’s a software update to fix the issue and to go to the dealer. It’s unclear to me if the any of the current FSAs, particularly the one about the heated mirror/trailer relay addresses the battery drain issue, or is it an FSA that is to come? I just don’t know.
Seriously, that is how he handled it? That seems like total BS to me. FSAs should be taken care of no matter if you’ve experienced issues or not. Maybe you need to try the service department at another dealer.I specifically requested the SM to perform this FSA while he had the truck. He refused, saying I had to experience the problem and set off codes before he can do the re-flash. I know, not true at all. Guess I have to wait for trailer tow season, experience a problem, and make another trip to my service department. What a disappointing start with a $50K+ vehicle.
You should ask him why Ford sent you the recall on your Ford Pass if they didn't want you to get it. I think I would have to make a call to Ford Customer Service. They might put some heat on his lazy butt!I specifically requested the SM to perform this FSA while he had the truck. He refused, saying I had to experience the problem and set off codes before he can do the re-flash. I know, not true at all. Guess I have to wait for trailer tow season, experience a problem, and make another trip to my service department. What a disappointing start with a $50K+ vehicle.
Thanks. I think I have turned it off, but will check again after work. I know I saw a message in FordPass about that. So...Deep sleep after only 5 days of sitting means your battery is draining. Deep sleep after 2 weeks of sitting could be considered "normal." Try turning off your zone lighting from within the truck.