Starting problem, battery keeps draining?

Tiny
BBOEHNE
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  • 2020 FORD ESCAPE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 63,234 MILES
Dead battery, got new one, started fine. Next start, nothing, no lights, sounds or cranking. Starts and runs when jumped, then dead.
Saturday, June 15th, 2024 AT 7:45 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like you have something draining the battery make sure the battery clamps are all tight you shouldn't be able to move them also. If there's any corrosion on a battery clamp you'll need to clean those off before installing the battery clamps.
Do you have anything plugged into any of the power ports that could be draining the battery.
If you don't have anything plugged in the power ports then this could be a plethora of electrical components causing this battery drain.
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Saturday, June 15th, 2024 AT 9:21 AM
Tiny
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Thanks. The negative clamp was broken - I have replaced it and am now charging battery.
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Saturday, June 15th, 2024 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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Let us know what the outcome is. Thanks for the update.
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Saturday, June 15th, 2024 AT 1:09 PM
Tiny
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This was it! Works great.
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Monday, June 17th, 2024 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
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That's good news! Thank you for letting us know!
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Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 AT 7:26 AM

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