Vehicle dead due to cold weather, Battery issues?

[Keepsie]

Hi all,

I had 23 OBX today my vehicle battery is dead due to cool weather. In the app it is showing vehicle is in battery saver mode. How to start it do I need to jump start or any other way I can?
please suggest me what should I do.

thank you.

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[Dude]

Make sure you are driving enough to keep the battery charged, about 30 mph or more for 20 minutes every few days should be sufficient

Or purchase a battery tender and keep the battery charged that way

You may want to purchase a lost cost voltage readout device that plugs into your cigarette lighter to keep an eye on battery voltage to see when the battery is unable to hold its voltage more than a few days

here is a product I use
https://a.co/d/h2sV0fd

 

[Keepsie]

Make sure you are driving enough to keep the battery charged, about 30 mph or more for 20 minutes every few days should be sufficient

Or purchase a battery tender and keep the battery charged that way

You may want to purchase a lost cost voltage readout device that plugs into your cigarette lighter to keep an eye on battery voltage to see when the battery is unable to hold its voltage more than a few days

here is a product I use
https://a.co/d/h2sV0fd

What are my options now do I need jump start?

 

[Jrl]

Make sure you are driving enough to keep the battery charged, about 30 mph or more for 20 minutes every few days should be sufficient

Or purchase a battery tender and keep the battery charged that way

You may want to purchase a lost cost voltage readout device that plugs into your cigarette lighter to keep an eye on battery voltage to see when the battery is unable to hold its voltage more than a few days

here is a product I use
https://a.co/d/h2sV0fd

Perfect suggestion.

 

[coopny]

What are my options now do I need jump start?

Your alternative depending on battery location would be to hook it up to a battery charger, if you are in range of an electrical outlet, have a long enough extension cord, and a battery tender/charger. Otherwise yes, you will need a jump.

You don't specify the year of your BS, but if you have a 21, there is a pretty good possibility the battery is dead.

If you have AAA, probably easiest to call them. Otherwise, may be worth asking a neighbor for a jumpstart.

 

[Keepsie]

Your alternative depending on battery location would be to hook it up to a battery charger, if you are in range of an electrical outlet, have a long enough extension cord, and a battery tender/charger. Otherwise yes, you will need a jump.

You don't specify the year of your BS, but if you have a 21, there is a pretty good possibility the battery is dead.

If you have AAA, probably easiest to call them. Otherwise, may be worth asking a neighbor for a jumpstart.

Mine is 2023 outerbanks thanks for the suggestion. Does it counts under warranty can I call my dealer?

 

[coopny]

Mine is 2023 outerbanks thanks for the suggestion. Does it counts under warranty can I call my dealer?

The battery dying (lack of charge, but healthy) from the car not being driven enough may not be covered as a warranty item. If the battery is actually bad (poor state of health on a battery tester), the battery is covered under the bumper-to-bumper 3 year/36,000 mile warranty.

I would call your dealer and perhaps see if they can come out to jump your vehicle/test the battery. More and more Ford dealers have mobile service now.

Another option may be that the dealer's mobile service may be able to come out to give you a jump, then with the car running, you drive it straight to the dealer for them to charge/test it.

But I would call the dealer and see what they can do to help.

 

[Keepsie]

The battery dying (lack of charge, but healthy) from the car not being driven enough may not be covered as a warranty item. If the battery is actually bad (poor state of health on a battery tester), the battery is covered under the bumper-to-bumper 3 year/36,000 mile warranty.

I would call your dealer and perhaps see if they can come out to jump your vehicle/test the battery. More and more Ford dealers have mobile service now.

Another option may be that the dealer's mobile service may be able to come out to give you a jump, then with the car running, you drive it straight to the dealer for them to charge/test it.

But I would call the dealer and see what they can do to help.

I will try those options thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Bompen]

Mine is 2023 outerbanks thanks for the suggestion. Does it counts under warranty can I call my dealer?

Call the dealer mine did the same thing. The dealer sent up a mobile truck and put in a new upgraded AGM battery and I haven’t had any problems with it cents.

 

[Keepsie]

Call the dealer mine did the same thing. The dealer sent up a mobile truck and put in a new upgraded AGM battery and I haven’t had any problems with it cents.

I will call them thank you.

 

[Rinzler]

My ‘21 needs a replacement. Bought a jumper box awhile back for peace of mind that’s been a life saver while I research replacement options. I store it in the hidden compartment under the rear seat. Replacing my battery tomorrow. Was gonna do it myself but city living isn’t friendly for the disassembling of the air box on the street. I miss the days of a simple bracket loosening, disconnect, remove, drop in new, reconnect, done.
if you’re interested, this is what I have:
AWANFI Jump Starter 3000A on Amazon. Holds a charge forever. Had to use it about 13 times so far and never needed to charge it.
Good luck!

 

[Caliope]

The battery dying (lack of charge, but healthy) from the car not being driven enough may not be covered as a warranty item. If the battery is actually bad (poor state of health on a battery tester), the battery is covered under the bumper-to-bumper 3 year/36,000 mile warranty.

I would call your dealer and perhaps see if they can come out to jump your vehicle/test the battery. More and more Ford dealers have mobile service now.

Another option may be that the dealer's mobile service may be able to come out to give you a jump, then with the car running, you drive it straight to the dealer for them to charge/test it.

But I would call the dealer and see what they can do to help.

I had this same issue with my '19 Ranger, and the battery was replaced twice under warranty.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Hi all,

I had 23 OBX today my vehicle battery is dead due to cool weather. In the app it is showing vehicle is in battery saver mode. How to start it do I need to jump start or any other way I can?
please suggest me what should I do.

thank you.

Hello! Send us a private message with your VIN and current mileage. Allow me to see what I can do to assist. Thanks!

 

[Keepsie]

Hello! Send us a private message with your VIN and current mileage. Allow me to see what I can do to assist. Thanks!

Hi thanks for your message, My dealer suggested me to use roadside assistance, they helped me with jump start. Now am good. Thank you.

 

[RushMan]

Hi all,

I had 23 OBX today my vehicle battery is dead due to cool weather. In the app it is showing vehicle is in battery saver mode. How to start it do I need to jump start or any other way I can?
please suggest me what should I do.

thank you.

I hadn't driven my car in a week, and it said it was in Sleep mode to save the Battery. It started normally, without the need for a jump. After my errands, I went for a 20 mile drive, and when back home, I put the battery on a battery tender/trickle charger. After only 1 hour, the battery tender was showing a full charge. I didn't check the voltage before leaving home, and can only guess if the battery saving mode activates after a certain time, or only if the battery drops below a certain level. I didn't need to go for a 20 mile drive, and could just as well come home and put the car on the battery tender, but I wanted to go for a cruise - I love this car.
I did have recall 24S24 completed when it was first announced. A family member has a '22 Toyota Camry and she has the same circumstances: all the active microprocessors are a constant battery drain. In the good 'ol, days, cars had 1 battery drain source: the analog clock, if so equipped.

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