Please leave a comment if you've had experience with batteries going bad in such a short timespan. I would think it would at least be good for another couple of years.

@chuckquinn8026

5 жыл бұрын

Well, that was true back in the day. These days, 4 years tops, and with your temperatures there, 3 years is probably not bad. Yes, some will make it longer, some shorter. I just replaced my 4 year old battery. It was shot. Those of us at a certain age can remember getting 6-7 years out of a battery, and a good battery was under $50! I hate sounding old........the good news is some stores have eliminated the prorated system completely, and just warranty the battery for 2-3 years period. After that, you buy another...the prorate was always a gimmick, as they charged you an inflated list price on the replacement battery...

@alfonsoquinonesp

5 жыл бұрын

It happened to us as well... . First time at 2.5 years

@damienwilburn7782

4 жыл бұрын

Ford uses a battery management system. Normal driving the battery isnt charging much. During decelaration it will charge at maximum. They do this to save on fuel economy. This system can be disabled and the old fashioned charging style will resume. This will cost about 2mpg or less loss. Connect a voltage gauge and monitor.

@BrianR-ML

4 жыл бұрын

I got a Ford Explorer Sport 2016 and had the same battery problem. Now, I bought a Bolt AGM battery with 775 CCA and it works way better. A huge difference!

@bigtree7683

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, I have a 2017 explorer, and yesterday it not started, could not turn on the light everything. I will try to see if the battery is already dead.

Great job!!!! I have a customer that asked me to replace his starter tomorrow. He said he already purchased his starter. Before I replace it I will definitely check his battery! It will be less money for me if it is the battery but I don't want to replace parts that don't need to be replaced just to make a few extra bucks! I guess that's why I have so many satisfied customers 😇!

I was having trouble with my explorer too and I need to look up how to find out what it could be and your video popped up my husband got a new battery and it worked 🙌 Thank you for your video it helped me and I appreciate it.

@ritterjon

Жыл бұрын

Glad you solved your issue with a new battery. Sorry new batteries are so stinking expensive! 😳

Woke up this morning and my 2018 Ford explorer wouldn't start! My husband said he think it's the battery also. Two day's ago when I tried to start the truck, it wasn't a strong kick over like it supposed to do. I said to myself this truck act's like it doesn't want to start. Hopefully it is my battery taken it out to have it checked if so I too shall be buying a new one. Thanks for sharing your story and video!!!

@ekop1778

4 жыл бұрын

2018 SUBARU IMPRESA BOUGHT NEW ALREADY I HAD IT JUMPSTART 4 TIMES LAST MONTH DEFECT BATTERY MAYBE 10K MILES ON IT

If you do a lot of short distance driving, the alternator won't give the battery enough of a charge and will lead to premature failure of the battery. So in that case, it's best to use your battery tender to maintain the charge on the battery.

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

We do a lot of short distance driving to and from work. I figured that would also play a factor to its premature failure. With our 2013 Fusion we never had an issue however.

I know you are not going to like what I'm about to post. I had to replace my battery in my 2010 Chevy Silverado a week ago. It lasted over nine years as I purchased the vehicle new in September of 2010. If you have a volt meter. Make sure you are getting a good charge from your alternator. You should see a good 14 volts with the engine running after startup.

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

I had a battery in my truck that lasted almost 10 years as well. Just replaced it last Spring. I replaced the battery in the Explorer for a mere $170 but got a much better one. Hope it makes a difference. Thanks for the comment. God bless.

@keslermallari7670

3 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon Which battery did you get?

Hi Jon! I agree with other commenters that if you are just making short trips the battery isn’t getting fully recharged by the alternator. You’ll probably need to top it off at night with a smart charger that switches to trickle mode when done.

Same thing happened to ours, battery had a dead cell, acted all messed up. New battery under warranty and fixed the problem!

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

I missed out on my warranty coverage. They would have only replaced it with original equipment however so I upgraded the battery to a better one and hope this one will last longer. For $170 it should!!!

I have a 2018 Explorer that will be 3 years old in August or 34 months old. I have had a few issues with getting warnings that the electrical system is going into an energy saving mode to save on the battery. The vehicle has almost 11,000 miles and almost 3 years old so it’s not used much. Just lately I was about to go on a trip and the car sat for 3 weeks prior and I had the doors open cleaning the interior for a few hours. The long and the short of this is the battery drained the system probably below its norm and the BCM went bad according to Ford and the vehicle airbag light came on and they replaced it and things are fine. I have heard about other having the same issue when the battery goes below a certain voltage and the lights start coming on and things stop working. Don’t cost me anything since it’s still under warranty. But others have paid $600 plus and their vehicles needed programming after the install of the BCM.

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

The batteries they put in them at the factory, I'm sure are the cheapest batteries they make.

I had the same problem with my 2016 explorer. The battery was at its expiration date so I replaced it with a 5-year battery. It's been 6 months and the problem is back.

Thank you! I have the same problem but now I know where to start..2017 Ford Explorer

Since the 70s batteries no longer gave warning like the old days. They used to slowly die. The new batteries are lower weight - they might have good CCA (cold cranking amps) but will fail / not charge / not hold a charge . Have the battery load tested at a trusted dealer or parts supply. A good replacement battery will be better than OEM but still will not give you the 6 plus years your folk's battery did. SPRING is coming so looking to some good tractor videos. Take care.

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

I replaced it with a new one. The old battery had 650 CCA and the new one has 850. I'm hoping that will make a difference. Still waiting for some more snow to melt and new tractor videos will be coming. Thanks for the comment. God bless.

Same problem here. Only difference, I drove to an appointment. When I came out, no start. Nothing electric would work. Tried to jump it from another vehicle but would not take charge. Called dealer who said they had seen this before, actually had one in for the same problem at this time. Called tow truck. When he arrived he asked what was the problem, I said no start nothing electrical works, including lights. He went to his truck and retrieved a jump box. I told him I tried a jump. He told me that didn't work on these new vehicles? To my surprise he hooked it up and bam! It started. It's still at the dealer under warranty now being diagnosed. We own a 2014 Camry xle that we have did nothing to. Just change oil and tires, nothing else. Not loving my Ford Explore experience.

@nochannel376

4 жыл бұрын

kentucky windage222 If nothing electrical works, then that more likely indicates either a very low or dead battery, and/or bad connection(s). The Ground, a Fuse-able link, the Positive. So a jump start, would probably not help either. Poor Connections can slowly drain the battery and not charge it properly, until it gets too low to do it’s things. Leave on a radio, headlights, or something while the car is not running, and then it’s too low to work properly at all, and not enough to jump even. Md

@kentuckywindage222

4 жыл бұрын

@@nochannel376 Yeah, we haven't had it but about 2 months. All the connections on the battery look very clean. It just went dead or drained over the 45 minutes at appointment(nothing on before without running or left on while parked). I had just drove about 30 minutes to get there. I'll know in day or so hopefully from the dealer service dept. It was scheduled for the next day anyway. 🤣 For 3 recalls.

@nochannel376

4 жыл бұрын

@@kentuckywindage222 Sounds like the Alternator is not charging it properly. I think a basic test for this is pulling the ground from the battery, when the car is running, if it dies, then its alternator related. If the alternator does not charge properly, the battery slowly or quickly goes dead. If it is a new enough battery, it will re-charge, re-build, or re-place the missing charge capacity, so that would explain the wait a day and it works. The whole no electrical thing, is a bit different of a symptom, with what you are saying about good connections. I don't think we talked about battery or alternator condition.

@kentuckywindage222

4 жыл бұрын

@@nochannel376 No we didn't. I think if I were to have this problem again, I would use a multimeter to check the battery and connections. Then use a jump box like the rollback driver did to start it and check the alternator. Sounded to me like a dead draw. But I'm an old school shade tree mechanic(charge the battery and leave it unhooked to car to see if it holds charge then hook it and see). I'm not up on the new cars. The days of getting gas and fire, crossing the solenoid and pulling cables are out dated.🤣😂 Seems like this is a fairly common issue with 5th gen Explorer's.? Also wheel bearings are another common issue.? Higher miles I can see but our 2014 Camry xle v6 has been absolutely great. I am anxious to hear what Ford garage has to say. I will try to remember to update you when I find out. Thank you for replying ! This is an awesome channel, love the tractors.

2016 Jeep Rubicon bought new. Needed new battery in the fall of 2018. Jumped it several times but never deep cycle charged it. Just bought a new one. Daily commute is 25 minute each way.

OMG OMG OMG! We have a 2016 explorer! 4 new batteries so far!! The first time in my driveway and just a click!! Called ford dealer where we bought the suv and THEY paid a tow truck and put put a new battery in AND DID NOT CHARGE US A CENT😳....so I was suspicious, then less than 6 mos later we were out of state and it happened again so we put in a new battery at the low low cost of $300.00 !! Now fast forward 6 mos car was in for oil change and they tell us we need a NEW BATTERY😡😡😡😡

Same issue with 2015 explorer sport. To be fair, car is rarely driven more than 10 or 15 miles at a time and it’s also about 25 degrees here. Last battery was a platinum agm that lasted less than the OEM battery it came with.

Well I guess I'm kind of lucky then, mine just did that but is almost five years old. I guess I'm off to buy a new one too! Good luck to you all!

Just happened to me, just found you cause I couldn’t believe the battery to be the problem, I’m really surprised like you, can’t believe the battery is already bad for a 2016 Explorer, and it’s a “Motorcraft”! Unbelievable.

@jorgeavila6759

4 жыл бұрын

Juan Carlos Fondeur just happened to me as well, Ford is really putting some bad quality batteries out there.

Same happened. Got mine in September 2017 and the model was 2015. The battery died completely in December 2017, almost 3 months but the weather was so cold either -30. So changed the battery after that.

Unfortunately modern batteries tend to die quickly especially in severe climates. The electrical draw from all the fancy electronics on the new cars coupled with the cheaply made batteries tends to kill them quickly. Plus if you tend to make a lot of short trips the alternator can't keep it charged. I know you have mentioned in the past that the garage has no heat and that you have a block warmer for the tractor. You might consider both a block warmer and a battery tender for the Explorer. Keep us posted on what you end up doing. Been missing your videos. How is your weather now? Are you in any danger from the flooding up that way?

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

The garage will be heated next year. You are right about the short trips to work and the severe cold climate. I'd quit too if I were a battery. I replaced it with a new one with 200 more CCA. I hope it'll make a difference. Too many gizmo's and gadgets on these new cars. We shouldn't be affected to badly by the flooding. Farmers will have a hard time getting into their fields but at least Spring is finally here! God bless

Your Video would of been more helpful to me, if you had demonstrated the issue, and we could see how the vehicle reacted. I read all the comments, so it sounds like hindsight, but I would of wondered on the age of the battery, even though the vehicle is only so old, because you got it used, people can switch things, like batteries, before selling the vehicle. I pulled up your video, because I watched a lady trying to start her 2016 Ford Explorer, and it was acting crazy, headlights, flashed on and off quickly, brake lights also seemed to flash, I should of taken video to show, loud clicking sounds, sometime I recall from the past on some vehicles when there is not enough power to turn over the engine. Other noises, like the vehicle electrical system starting, then shutting off very quickly. I could see and hear this all from across the parking lot. I went over to see what was going on, and the lady said her car was not powering down right, so maybe the battery was drained. When she tried to start the vehicle when I could see into the vehicle, the dash went dark, which also reminded me of other vehicles that would do the same thing on low battery power. But also when searching this issue, before I had the make, model, and year, of the car, people also referred to the security system, and that sometimes the get stuck in a certain mode, and you have to reset them, with some process, outlined in the owners manual. Then they gave some examples. The lady said she had AAA, and was going to call them, after she lined someone to pick up her family, in another location, because she was not going to be there in time. So basically, I pulled up your video, to see if your vehicle was going to do all this low battery crazy stuff, so I could confirm the issue, and possible solution. But since we did not see that, the video does not really describe that happening, and none of the comments really make any reference to those symptoms, this may not be the whole or sole, or exact issue, with this lady’s vehicle. Since you asked for comments, I felt I could comment, thanks for asking. Mike Dee

Hi Jon, unfortunately with all the newer creature comforts in cars today this is becoming a common problem. I’ve got a 2012 F150 Crew cab lariat and have been through a couple batteries. Glad that’s all the issue was. Think spring and green grass

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

New battery - $170.. those creature comforts are costly in more ways than one. Spring is coming! God bless

I have a '16 Exp Plat. I'm about to put a 3rd battery on it 8 years 160k later....I was going to go out for dinner tonight and it wouldn't start (I knew it was starting to go...... last time I had it serviced a few months back he noticed it flagged, but I told him to leave it be, I'll replace it myself when it finally dies) Autozone in the morning via uber.....yay! Not!

I think you can set the lights to go off a little faster when you turn the engine off. That will save some battery over time.

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, as well as a few other unnecessary features. Who needs to mirrors to fold in when you lock the car anyway. Dumb idea. God bless.

@BrianR-ML

4 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon I do like that feature. I live in the city where nobody is being careful about each other's cars and trucks. So having mirrors retracts helps save a few broken mirrors while parked closely. I miss the good ol' times when I was living in the country parts of my location. Didn't had to bother about parking spacing.

I'm off to get a new battery for my 2017 Ford Explorer. Today is June 10, 2020!

@ritterjon

4 жыл бұрын

Frustrating isn’t it! They use the cheapest batteries and tires they can get from the factory. Good luck to you!

@bigtree7683

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, my same 2017 ford explorer, I started to get battery issue yesterday, I guess I need to change battery as well.

@gagemuellersolarpro

3 жыл бұрын

A RITTER BIT WILL DO once you replaced the battery all was well again? 2018 Explorer here and think I’m experiencing the exact problem...

My issue might be the same with our 2017 Ford Edge Titanium. Seems to die out lately. Has happened twice, thankfully in our Garage and today at a park and thankfully we had folks nice of enough give us a jump. I will purchase new battery from Ford tomorrow. Hopefully it’s only the battery.

I just had the same exact problem, with the same year and model. Wow...

Short-life batteries in wife's '05 Mustang, her '13 Explorer Limited, and now her '18 Explorer Limited. Not looking forward to replacing both batteries in my '17 F250 King Ranch. Conversely, the opposite has been found in Honda ST1300 motorcycles in that the original factory Yuasa batteries last a good while, but the replacement Yuasa batteries are junk. Go figure. I run an Odyssey in my bike.

Thanks for the info! Made my mind up to go buy a new battery or wait till I go out and get stranded at Walmart.

@ritterjon

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, yeah Walmart would be the last place I’d want to be stranded in my vehicle.

@christophermccormick5505

4 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon I'm literally sitting here right now in a Wal-Mart parking lot in my 2016 Explorer waiting for roadside assistance because it won't start.....

@ritterjon

4 жыл бұрын

Christopher McCormick So sorry, of all the places to be too. I hope they hurry before it gets too busy crazy there. Best of luck! Watch out for Walmartions.

@bryanspanglerracing4574

3 жыл бұрын

Wife just called....stranded in the Walmart parking lot!

Ok, I have a 2013 Escape and have had all kinds of battery problems for day one. A couple of times I have come out to a dead battery from over nite, can never trust this thing at all. I did find that after I shut the car down, the system pulls upwards of 7 amps from the battery and slowly drops that load over a 15 minute period to eventually the current draws is some where around 100 to 200 ma draw after 30 minutes. My battery voltage upon the average start up is about 11.5 volts. Have now gone thru 4 batteries of different capacities which does not make much difference over time. Also, have to do a battery reset procedure every now and then just to be able to listen to the radio for more then a 5 minute period with the car shut off. So now I place the a battery trickle charger on the car over nite thru the colder weather. Thinking about putting a 100 watt solar panel on roof to keep her topped up thru the day time.

Hey hey Jon you are right that batteries are getting worse and not lasting as long. You have to buy the high end ones to get one to last.

Our 2017 was the same. New battery 3 months old and it did it again. Not sure what is up but I can tell you the door number pad lights up all the time.

If your in the north it's typical but the PTU goes on the explorers fairly early leaking oil and all that since there's no drain plug on it untill 2018 and it sprays all over It could've went on some wiring

FORD = Found on the Road Dead or Fix or Repair Daily LOL. I have had bad luck myself with Fords

Explorers have lots of sensors and toys that eat batteries. This has happens several times now.

THIS IS SOOOO HELPFUL TO ME TODAY

I’m going to give my 2015 explorer XLT an inspection as well. It randomly dies. I quickly realized if I tap the fuse box it starts right up. I’m thinking it’s a loose ground or battery terminal.

@larrycooper6995

4 жыл бұрын

When you pushed the botton did it turn over like it was gonna start

Yes buddy I put a new diehard battery in my car it last only three years, it was my battery, gone in three years

Bought my 2018 explorer brand new. Fast forward to today, got out went to the store came back and it wouldn’t start. Called roadside assistance to get jumped. Got home turned off my explorer and once again it wouldn’t start. Had to buy a new battery. Shouldn’t have to buy a new battery after 2 1/2 years of owning it.

@ritterjon

4 жыл бұрын

Cheap batteries they put in at the factory. How are your factory tires holding up because I got 25,000 miles out of mine. ridiculous! Keep on tractoring!

@nemo2k5

4 жыл бұрын

A RITTER BIT WILL DO Factory tires are doing fine. Had to deal with a bolt in one. But other than that. I’ve had no issues.

@destiniedj

4 жыл бұрын

Just tried to start my 2018 and it won’t start.

@nemo2k5

4 жыл бұрын

T- Thunder fuse could be bad. Hope it’s still under warranty

@destiniedj

4 жыл бұрын

Took the battery to AutoZone, their meter said it was bad. Bought a new battery just installed started just fine.

Also remember the newer vehicles draw a lot more amperage once the vehicle is off because of auto headlights, dome lights, stereo stuff, etc. This tends to deep cycle regular auto batteries which isn't very good for them.

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

A whole bunch of stupid electronic gizmos coupled with cray cold weather and short drives to work caused the battery to die. I replaced it with a better one. I hope to get at least 4 years out of it now. :-) God bless.

@Sean_Hartley

5 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon agreed on the electronic gizmos. Hope the new one lasts longer. Thanks for sharing.

Bought 2017 Ford Explorer new. 2nd battery failed at 2 year point.

New battery may not be the solution. I had the same problem…long story short I have a parasitic draw. Crap! Dealer was worthless. Car is in a shop right now.

My mom has a 2016 explorer battery was toast after 2 years the motor in the throttle body that controls the throttle went bad at 7000 miles and both rear wheel bearings went out at 25000 these are the common problems all were covered by warranty with exception of the battery we just replaced it. The day we took it in to have the wheel bearings replaced there were 2 other explorers there the same model year having the same thing done if it sounds like your hearing alot of road noise may wanna have them checked

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about the wheel bearings, I'll keep that in mind. I replace the battery and upgraded from 650 to 850 CCA. I hope it helps!! God bless.

My car had a problem with the battery dying after four years but when it got jump all the lights on the driver side and blinker didn’t work .I take it to the dealer soon.

@ritterjon

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. They don't put very good batteries in them from the factory.

Hi Jon you cant even see the engine i miss my old k10 chevy 4x4 had to do 2 wheel hubs on the chevy colorado and the drive shaft carrier bearing and all 3 u joints all in 1 week ! :-( but hope you are doing good have a great week ! Kioti Curt :-)

Jon bad things have goten so the seller's sell problems for us anything new no one cares so now don't buy ford but they ate all the same good luck God Bless Pazk

I believe it was the battery with all the computer gizmos on autos these days that run while it's not running. Another person I watch has a battery tender hooked in all the time.

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

Too many computerized gizmos for sure. I'm starting to wonder about a battery tender running off a roof mounted solar panel for the winter months anyways. I notice my battery tender is only 750ma so it shouldn't take a very large panel. God bless

Mine keeps acting like it isn't going to start, but after 2 or 3 tries it does. So is that just my battery slowly going out then? Thanks for the video!

I have a 2016 Ford Explorer. Between my auto mechanic and myself we found that is the battery but not for the same reason as many. It turns out that the keyless entry began failing. You don’t notice it much but it began cycling in some flashing rhythm and it would do this all night and drain the battery. For now we pulled the 10/11 fuse and that has been a temporary fix but that also keeps me from opening my trunk. If anyone has a clue on a better hack or fix, please let me know.

Watching this as I sit here in my 2.5 year old explorer with a dead battery...

@ritterjon

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply here. I feel you pain however. Those batteries ain’t cheap!! They should last a lot longer! 😡

@tileone468

3 жыл бұрын

Same deal here 2018 explorer

interested to see if the new battery lasted for this vehicle? I just bought a 16 Ford Explorer and the car won't start almost every other day. However it does end up starting after I cut all the power off and try again. It will click like it is going to start, then it won't start. thanks

The batteries they put in cars today are the light weight batteries that do not last long. This is to cut down on the weight and “improve gas mileage”. Also, you live in a very cold climate, which in my opinion is hard on a battery. It’s funny how batteries “always” fail in the winter. Interesting note, I have a 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid that has the original factory battery still, 7 years old. Maybe I should have it tested.

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

It is cold here, no doubt about that. If I were a battery I would have quit a long time ago. Lots of bell and whistles with a short commute to work have all combined to for the battery into retirement. I got a new one with 200 more CCA. I hope it helps. The battery in my truck almost last 10 years. Every vehicle is different. God bless.

@botabob

5 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon - I have a 100 mile commute round trip 5 days a week. I think that helps keep the battery healthy.

Same issue here. Just bought a 2016 3 weeks ago and car won’t start

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

That's just terrible, the manufacturer puts the cheapest batteries in those.

@Delilah123

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2016 for explorer a month ago and it won’t start either

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

@@Delilah123 sorry to hear that. The factory batteries are terrible.

Going thru this now with my wife’s 2017 Explorer. Three years old, and 50,000 miles, and when she went to leave for work this morning it wouldn’t start.

@ritterjon

4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that ridiculous! I think ford uses the cheapest battery and tires they can find. We needed new tire at 25k. Sorry for your troubles. Good luck!

@jsnantic

4 жыл бұрын

wife's 2018 explorer is ony 30k miles and it wont start a few hours ago

@brenthedden

4 жыл бұрын

I put a new battery in the day she had the issue, and it has been fine ever since.

@daniellewyble1043

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is doing the same thing. 2017 Explorer. I’ve already replaced the battery. Just got in it and it had some battery saving notice on the screen. It started but when I turned off and got back in it from the store it hesitated to start.

I read that after u put a new battery in, you have to “reset your BMS” battery management system

@ritterjon

Жыл бұрын

Didn’t need to do that for my 2016.

Batteries should last at least 5 years . For a problem to exist in only Ford Explorers means that vehicle is sucking power when the engine is not running . I think . I'd put a load checker on that battery to check it out . I also would check the voltage on the battery while the engine is running to see if the alternator is working properly . Voltage should be over 14 on the meter . Last if you're going to get a new battery than don't get a Ford battery . My brothers batteries in his truck lasted 13 years . Diesel engine has 2 batteries . My truck also has 2 batteries and they have been good for 8 years so far . Knock on wood . LOL Even if you do all of that checking , yes I would still get a new battery . Hate having no confidence in a battery . Don't get a Ford battery .

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

I replaced the battery with a better one. The old one had 650 CCA and the new one has 850. Hoping that will make a difference. I think our cold climate combined with our short commute to work and all the bells and whistles our Explorer has just caused it to bite the dust early. Thanks for the comment. God bless.

@kentuckywindage222

4 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon Not sure about the cold weather. Its been hot here and like I said in my first reply ,mine went dead yesterday. My understanding so far is, this is common for Explorers.

My 2018 is doing the same thing and I had the battery tested and the alternator and it’s throwing some crazy code. De-charge issue.

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

They put terrible cheap batteries as well as cheap tires on these very expensive vehicles. Sorry to hear about this.

I have a 2013 ford explorer limited, which already went through 2 batteries.

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

There should be a class action suit against these terrible batteries. What a joke.

Having the same issue, my battery is 5.5 years old. I am able to jump off, but nothing last forever 😢😢

All the electrical things cause this problem in my 1994 explorer too. I have a battery switch to solve the problem.

Think of motorcraft batteries as toner in a new printer. They are basically demo versions just to get you on your way. Best to upgrade to a better brand of battery once the stock one dies. Ford bamboozled us!

@ritterjon

2 жыл бұрын

That is great and accurate analogy! 😂😂

2018 limited got shut down while I was crusing 70 mph. I got 20000 miles on it

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

That would be scary, was it directly related to the battery or what was the root cause?

Yes Sir, I have a 2017 used battery 2 &1/2 yrs old dead as a brick 🤦🏻‍♂️

Not just Ford, lots of factory batteries die at 3 years.

Neighbors 2020 explorer had a dead battery this am. 6k miles on it.

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

I hope that’s covered under warranty. The cheap batteries they put in them. Geeesh.

I'd look at the charging system, and find out what's draining the battery while the engines off. Also, check the cables and connections for the battery.

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, turns out the battery was about 4-5 years old as the vehicle was "put into service" June of 2015. The CCA were only 650. I upgraded to an 850. Hope the new battery will last a little longer. Thanks for the comment. God bless.

@bigtree7683

4 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon I think during the pandemic, the car almost not moving in this WFH scenario, how do you keep the battery live?

To much gismo in that car and not enough long distance .

My Explorer is my main vehicle (2016 Platinum), bought it last October and I too have battery issues. Mostly dies when I'm cleaning it and I have to keep a door open for vacuuming. Dies every time if the doors are open longer than 10 minutes. I do have a battery minder and I didn't think I'd have to use it in the summer, but it looks like that may be the case. I work in a Fleet Department and I was told to buy a battery with cold cranking amps of 750 or more. Do you think that will solve the problem? Older vehicles I've owned I can play the radio for an hour and it would still start. The Explorer not handling 10 minutes is quite a surprise especially with no radio playing and the headlights set to off.

@ritterjon

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know much about how many cold cranking amps your should need. I do know the more the better. Also manufacturers put the cheapest batteries they can at the assembly plant. They also put the cheapest tires because I had to replace them at just 25k miles. I love the vehicle but wish it came with some quality tires and battery. I just love the 3.5 Ecoboost though. So much power, it's fun to drive. Hope you get your problem resolved.

@Chippathingy

4 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon Better battery in the near future for sure! Hope you've solve the battery problem :)

200$ battery ofc it will only last 2-3 years dura last battery

Dunno why u kept blaming on Ford, battery bad/short life blame on battery manufacturer. That likely an ACDelco, but hey battery manufacturers don’t really make “new” batteries these days thats why they taking the battery cores. But I agreed these so called “new” they ain’t new, just rebuilt ones don’t last long. I personally believe the way Ford designed their cars run on too many modules those regular batteries don’t last long.

Well FUCK ME SIDEWAYS!!!! Went out tonight to run to the store. Jump and nothing, it won’t start lights are all off the remotes won’t work, I’m like FUCK NO! I just bought a 2014 Sport 4x4 loaded with everything July 22 2020. It just came from the dealership for a repair of a front end wobble. Drive to the store hoping it had enough time to charge, NOPE! Came out and same problem. 🤬😡🤬 asked a couple for a jump then drove straight to Autozone and O’Reillys for a test. First at Autozone says alternator and battery, 2nd test O’Reillys say battery bad cell. I’m off to replace the battery LUCKY for me whoever owned it just replaced the battery I’m hoping it’s still under warranty... Cross my short, fat fingers it’s just a battery and not both alternator and battery. Dear Baby Jesus!!! Let it just be a battery that covered up warranty

I had to change mine too. In a short time But now my light back on saying battery power low.... so now alternator??

@nikka46

3 жыл бұрын

I put in a 800ams battery.

How’s it working 2 years later. I just got mine a year ago seems like I’m having same issue but thanks for the video

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

I got a good battery from ORiely's and paid $150 for it I think, but it's been working great still. Keep on tractoring!

@Richnwealthy

3 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon it was the battery by the way thanks for the video for sure very helpful, new sub here. 👍

My suggestion wot start on this is much more madness and I can't drive my suv its wot show me nothing at all lights and no sound nothing at all it was just working last night and this morning I tried to start the suv and nothing

Take your old battery and for a core charge

might have to make some more youtube vids to pay for the battery or maybe a battery sponsor?

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

Batteries sure aren't cheap! I might need to take out a small loan.

Hey Jon. Ever get that rear wiper for your cab?

Having similar issues with 2019 explorer..

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

They use the cheapest batteries and tires on these brand new vehicles. It sure is disappointing. Sorry you're dealing with that.

Are you still under the 3 year 36000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, should be under warranty. Yes my 2012 f150 had the battery go bad in about 3 1/2 years.. If not under warranty replace it with a After market brand! I’ve had good Luck with Walmart’s Battery’s. I won’t by a Motorcraft!!

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

We certainly should be under warranty still. I’m going to have check into that.

My 2018 Explorer is 3 years old, and the battery just went out. I am not impressed ..

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

the faculty battery they put in these is horrible. So are the tires.

What battery can be recommended!

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

I went to my local auto parts store and $100 later they installed a battery that hasn’t given us any troubles since. I really don’t know what brand it is. I just know that the factory one is junk! Keep on tractoring!

@TPRighteous

3 жыл бұрын

@@ritterjon thx

That just happened to me 2016 explorer

@ritterjon

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, the batteries from the factory are junk! How are your tires? My factory tires last only 25,000 miles.

Oh that’s good I thought it was because it was a Ford

@ritterjon

5 жыл бұрын

There's always one guy... :-)

I changed my battery and nothing..... No spark... No lights nothing..????

@ritterjon

Жыл бұрын

hmmm, that's no good. Have you found the issue yet?

@markmcclendon9042

Жыл бұрын

No, so according to the recall that which makes the car shake, it can make the car cut off which it did but you know the dealers will not give you a proper answer cuz they always try to sell and the guy was trying to sell me another car

Damn, I’m going through this now. So you just charged it and it’s now good?

MY CAR HAD THIS PROBLEM ONLY

Not the battery you just reset the system

@dennisraines6102

11 ай бұрын

Ford has a problem with this happening just un hook battery and hook back up it will start

Ford parts a super cheap, and low quality. I have a 2017 Explorer. And I have that problem one year after I buy the car it was brand new. Also the brakes I have replaced twice now, First, the warranty covers and they put their cheap low-quality parts on it, in less than a year were bad again and I just replace it 2 weeks ago. now I buy my own parts. I love my Explorer, but some parts they put on are bad and they want to charge a lot of money for it. better buy it on your own after the warranty expired.

@dkdc1256

4 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your own parts?

@CarlosMelendez503

4 жыл бұрын

@@dkdc1256 Local Auto parts, O'Reilly, Auto zone or online.

Ford sucks i had to change my battery 3 times my water pump twice my serpentine belt and now my alternator is gone 2014 ford explorer is garbage