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MP4VT2004
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I drive a Dodge Ram, but see my recent thread about a similar battery issue

Last week I tried to start my truck after driving it to get lunch, and had nothing...including no interior lights. Got a jump and drove it straight home, took the battery out and went to the parts store to get it tested, expecting it was dead. Instead the test showed that it had plenty of juice. So I started digging around the engine bay and found that I had no continuity through the negative battery terminal clamp. Once I corrected the issue, I was good to go. So, I wouid recommend getting your battery tested, and if it's OK, then check your ground connections and check for wiring issues at the battery before. Good luck.
Posted: 06/15/2022 at 12:41 PM ET
(In response to this post by Hokerer)

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Question for any of you Ford F-150 owners . . .
HokieKip 06/15/22 11:24 AM ET
The primary source of battery drain is from...
EDGEMAN 06/15/22 05:50 PM ET
Got a 96 bronco that kills the battery in the winter. I just disconnect
fordham 06/15/22 03:40 PM ET
I have an '89 Bronco that does the same thing.**
MP4VT2004 06/15/22 11:04 PM ET
poor ground**
typed by ben 06/15/22 02:30 PM ET
1) Test the battery with a multi-meter. Set to 20V - if it doesn't show 12
JoseyWales 06/15/22 01:27 PM ET
Sounds like you need to add a supercharger
EDGEMAN 06/15/22 01:14 PM ET
My old Durango went through a battery every three years like clockwork.
Hokie CPA 06/15/22 01:09 PM ET
I'm curious about this, what year is your new one?**
jmanatVT 06/15/22 03:11 PM ET
Sounds like time for a new truck **
Brown Water 06/15/22 12:52 PM ET
2004 with only 60K miles, don't think so :-)**
HokieKip 06/15/22 01:10 PM ET
And he wonders why he wont ever be able to retire**
Hokerer 06/15/22 01:04 PM ET
Quitter!**
Brown Water 06/15/22 01:55 PM ET
See my post below where I replied in the wrong spot.**
MP4VT2004 06/15/22 12:45 PM ET
Change the battery. Easiest cheapest route to fixing. If that doesn't fix
ElbertoHokie 06/15/22 12:08 PM ET
hell with that have you bought a battery recently?**
typed by ben 06/15/22 02:31 PM ET
yeah, any store should just swap it out, no problem.**
HokieSignGuy 06/15/22 12:50 PM ET
yeah even if your battery is new, i'd just replace it cause it could be a
VT Pez4Life 06/15/22 11:46 AM ET
Had exactly your first four sentences in April, but replaced battery as it
Hokerer 06/15/22 11:37 AM ET
I drive a Dodge Ram, but see my recent thread about a similar battery issue
MP4VT2004 06/15/22 12:41 PM ET
That's my hope. Best case scenario. Battery should be under warranty.**
HokieKip 06/15/22 12:08 PM ET