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I suggest searching the Ranger5G forum as there’s been several good discussions on the AGM batteries
I have had the battery in my '19 Ranger replaced twice under warranty. Both times the dealer stated that the charging system is just fine, but I have killed two batteries. I know that most of my trips are too short to charge the battery, especially when using the heated seats. I have had issues with my '22 BS in the winter when using the heated seats and steering wheel. I have solved the issue on the Ranger by putting it on the maintainer I soon as I park it in the garage. The maintainer I use for it is the house brand at Menards. I like it, because when I plug it in, it displays the battery's percent charge. I have a NICO one for the BS.
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The first sign the battery is getting low is when the Auto/Stop/Start quits working. Costco sells a 4.5 amp charger/maintainer that works great. If you're parked away from power, consider a 15 or 20 watt solar panel (with charge controller) on your dash. That is what I use for my SuperDuty which I don't drive much. It keeps the battery fully charged all of the time. The BS has way too many electrical loads in my opinion. It probably needs two batteries like my SuperDuty.
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Sounds like it for sure is the Battery, everyone has been saying roughly the same thing, the Auto Start/Stop hasn't worked in at least 2 weeks (I usually turn it off anyways) but often times I see the grey "A" on the dash.
Ford left a voicemail last night in regards to this post, I'll have an update later today!
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