2003 Ford Explorer BATTERY DIED

Tiny
YISELA2
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  • 2003 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 163,063 MILES
My Ford was not giving any signs of battery prblems, even though the battery died on it so badly we were not even able ti charge it. The same day we bought the battery, car was working great but after 3-4 hours the new battery died competely again. You think it might be the alternator?
Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 11:18 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

Check the alternator charge rate, also have the new battery load tested as it also may be faulty, ensure that all battery cables & terminals are in good, clean condition and terminals are tight, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 11:38 PM

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