Why my Battery is Dead?

[oskar27]

 

2016 Edge Titanium, FWD, 2.0L EcoBoost (leased new for 4 years and then bought my lease). Always serviced at the dealer, no problems, change the battery myself about 2 years ago. In the winter I have a digital charger and used it occasionally but not in the summer. Went out today shopping, stopped in few places and in my last stop when I went to start - no luck, says something like "...power is off to conserve battery....". Friend suggest to boost and did it and started like new. Saturday today so dealer is closed but planing to go on Monday. Car is always parked inside my garage with all doors closed and windows open. Any ideas to trouble shoot myself? Thanks

[1004ron]

Get the battery and charging system checked at a place like Autozone - typically free of charge for the test.

[oskar27]

Thanks for the tip however searching there are no Autozone outlets in my area (Quebec). I'm charging my battery now and it looks like its completely dead so there must be something wrong in the charging system. My charger has 4 indicating lights to indicate the progress and after 2 hours it still blinks on light one (when the 4th light blinks the battery is fully charged).

[oskar27]

Remember years ago when I had a bad battery the engine will turn slow and eventually will start if I was lucky. However with the current problem I have in my Edge after the first few stops I did the engine turn once or twice and started like new but in my last stop the battery was dead. That I don’t understand how the battery went dead instead of going dead "slowly" meaning it will turn the engine but at very low RPM.

 

Any explanation to make me understand what went wrong?

[1004ron]

Any explanation without testing would be a thumb-suck.

 

Testing is what's needed, and the "Autozone" testing suggestion was meant to be an example of the service such stores offer, and most likely some in Canada do the same.

 

A dead/discharged battery could be the symptom of a failed/failing battery or a parasitic drain or a charging system failure.

[edjunior]

A dead cell used to be somewhat problematic "back in the day".  I don't know if it is still an issue with todays batteries.  But it does sound like a possibility.  

 

You say you don't have an Autozone, how about O'Reillys?  They should also be able to test it.  Or any auto parts store really (Napa, etc.).

[oskar27]

Thanks for your time mate, I have not seen any O'Reillys outlets either. In any case I prefer to use a Ford dealer, not because they may be better but right or wrong I trust them more. BTW I noticed you also have a 2016 Edge Titanium, is that with the 2.0L eco boost?

 

Now to my subject, the battery charging is done and when I open the doors I can see the lights coming ON, however I notice in the navigation screen saying "Power is OFF to save the Battery" and trying to start the engine nothing happens. Tomorrow I will call the dealer and hopefully I will get an appointment tomorrow. A friend will come to give me a boost and hopefully the car will start. If not I will have to get a tow truck and see how he will get the car out of my garage. I have this car for 10 years and has been 100% trouble free but now what I have looks a big problem. Will post back when I have more news

[1004ron]

The tester that auto shops and many DIY'ers use does not require more skills than basic reading.

 

TOPDON BT100 Car Battery Tester 12V Load Tester, 100-2000 CCA Automotive Alternator Tester Digital Auto Battery Analyzer Charging Cranking System Tester for Car Truck Motorcycle

[omar302]

As the battery was changed two years ago I would think it is most probably the battery failed and you need a new one. 

 

Check what is the warranty on your battery and if it is still valid take it to the shop for checking and replacement if it is bad.