PennState

Hey, in the s197, how long can you keep the flashers on before the battery dies?

ajaibr

3 minutes 18 seconds

Nuke

3 min 18 seconds IF you still have a dysfunctional Motorcraft battery...

And we need to know this why?

If I had to guess, I'd say at least 24-36 hours. Probably somewhere around 1 1/2 to 2 times longer than how long before the battery would die if you just turned your parking lights on.

rmssch89

I had mine on for about an hour straight once when I was pulled over on the side of the road. The car still started up without hesitation after that.

wolfpup

as long as there is an emergency?

rshamekh

My battery died after less than 2 hours with the crappy Motorcraft battery.
The battery had more than 3 years on it, though.
I replaced it with a red top Optima and couldn't be happier.

PennState

thanks guys, just needed to know, because i had to go to a class, and didnt want to take the bus, so i just drove and parked in a teachers spot with flashers...so i didnt get a ticket..

rshamekh

Haha that's exactly what I did when my battery died!
Penn State sucks when it comes to parking!

PennState

haha i know, but i only had to go to class for 25 mins, so it wasn't that bad, would never think about it for a regular class period.

KLO

Same at UCF..... I've already been towed once. And with the mustang being lowered and a CDC Aggressive front lip, it didn't turn out too well.