thcarpen

Can someone bring up the old dead battery forum thread because I cant find it. My car is dead after 2 days every single week. I took it into the dealership and they say everything is right. Bull****. Any help for me to back up so I can show the dealership what is wrong would be great. Thanks all.

eviligloo

Here's one of them...I'll keep looking to see if I can find something about the TSB. The consensus from before was to turn off the shaker stereo.

https://mustangforums.com/m_4175585/tm.htm

I think the TSB that applied to this was (07-5-13)...but I can't seem to find it.

sowaxeman

Since this is a Ford issue and not a Saleen issue, you will find a lot more info on this topic and all Ford based TSB's over in the 2005-2008 sectin in the sticky section, in the FAQ thread

ninja205

Other than making sure the stereo is turned off before turning the engine off, maybe a new battery is needed?! A battery only has a life span of approx 2 years before it starts to weaken.

Jonsey

I turn off the radio and fan every time. I have replaced the battery with an Optima. The car is dead after sitting for 24 hours. It is ridiculous. I am afraid to take it to the dealer as I am sure I will get the same bs response. I am very frustrated.

Bob D.

Dead after one or two days?? That is crazy, there has got to be something drawing those batteries down and if it is killing them that quickly I can't imagine why the problem is not being found. As long as I turn off the radio first I have no issues--in fact my car has sat for two weeks twice in the last few months and cranked perfectly.

It is ridculous you guys have to dealwith this, really an unfair hassle. [:@] If I were you, I would take my carto a different, known-good dealer, call theFord zone office, or take toauto electric specialist to solve once and for all.

Bob D.

FWIW, here is the TSB eviligloo mentions:

TSB
07-5-13
[ul][*]DISCHARGED BATTERIES - VEHICLES IN STORAGE/LIMITED USAGE [/ul]Publication Date: March 5, 2007
FORD:
2005-2008 Mustang
2005 Explorer Sport Trac
2005-2008 Expedition, Explorer
2007-2008 Explorer Sport TracLINCOLN:
2005-2008 NavigatorMERCURY:
2005-2008 Mountaineer

ISSUE:

Some 2005-2008 Mustang , Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer, Expedition, Navigator, 2005 Explorer Sport Trac and 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles may experience a no start and have a discharged battery. They are usually stored for prolonged periods of time or are driven infrequently for short distances. Batteries will discharge while the vehicle is in storage due to normal current draw loads. Over a period of time, 30 days or more, vehicles in storage will have shallow to deeply discharged batteries as a result of lack of use or normal current draw.
ACTION:

Follow the Service Tips steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE TIPS

[*]Charging system diagnostics and battery draw test are located in Workshop Manual, Section 414-00.[*]Discharged batteries need to be properly recharged following the procedures in TSB 07-5-8.[*]All modern automobiles have several micro processors in their electrical system that will draw small amounts of electrical current when the vehicle key is off. Normal current draw is between 20-30 milliamps (workshop manual specification is up to 50 milliamps 0.050 amps).[*]The more discharged a battery becomes, the more susceptible it is to permanent damage. This is more likely in low temperatures (below 32 °F (0 °C).
Batteries will discharge while the vehicle is in storage due to normal current draw loads. Over a period of time (30 days or more), vehicles in storage will have shallow to deeply discharged batteries as a result of lack of use or normal current draw.
NOTE:ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES OR COMPONENTS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALER OR BY THE OWNER WILL INCREASE THE CURRENT DRAW LOADS AND ADVERSELY AFFECT BATTERY PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY.[*]The vehicle's charging system is designed to supply the vehicle's electrical power needs and maintain the battery to near full charge during normal vehicle use. The charging system is not capable of bringing a deeply discharged battery back to near full charge in a short amount of time such as allowing the vehicle to idle for 15 minutes to "recharge the battery" or from short drive cycles.[*]Short drive cycles will only provide a small surface charge to the battery. To fully recharge a battery that is fully discharged requires operating the vehicle for approximately two (2) hours with engine speed above 1500 RPM.[*]Vehicles that are stored for extended periods or are driven infrequently for short distances may need to use an auxiliary battery maintainer/charger that is expressly designed to maintain the battery state of charge during storage. These maintainers/chargers are available in the automotive aftermarket and should be used according to their manufacturer's direction. [/ol][/align]

thcarpen

Thanks all. does this mean that I just have to deal with it and buy a new battery because its dead every other day at least because the dealership refuses to fix it.

PolkThug

Get rid of the Skipper 500

Jonsey

I read in the 2005+ section that it is most likely my Mobil Guardian GPS alarm. Apparently, they have issues with it and have upgraded to prevent thsi from occuring. Something tells me 2.5 years after getting the system they won't do anything for free. I will remove the thing if needed so I can drive the car.

Also, one guy had the issue was due to the alarm as well. Perhaps, I am getting the double or triple whammie, bad alarm, shaker and GPS alarm. Lovely.