oskar27 Posted Sunday at 12:35 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 12:35 AM 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted Sunday at 01:31 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 01:31 AM Get the battery and charging system checked at a place like Autozone - typically free of charge for the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar27 Posted Sunday at 04:10 AM Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 04:10 AM 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar27 Posted Sunday at 06:41 AM Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:41 AM 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted Sunday at 11:18 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:18 AM 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjunior Posted yesterday at 01:43 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:43 AM 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.). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar27 Posted yesterday at 02:42 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:42 AM 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted 22 hours ago Report Share Posted 22 hours ago 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted 21 hours ago Report Share Posted 21 hours ago 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar27 Posted 15 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 15 hours ago Started the car with a booster and drove to Ford dealer, will be ready today or tomorrow. Hope for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjunior Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 23 hours ago, oskar27 said: 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 Yes, it is the 2.0L. I got the car a few years ago with around 75K on it I think. My son drove it for a couple of months before he bought a new car, and put a lot of miles on it. So far I have not had any major problems with it. I just got the rear camera recall done on it, and had the hood struts replaced. I replaced the battery a couple of years ago. Other than that, just regular maintenance. It is just over 100 K on it right now. I don't drive it a lot since I retired, but it is a great little car so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar27 Posted 5 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 4 minutes ago, edjunior said: Yes, it is the 2.0L. I got the car a few years ago with around 75K on it I think. My son drove it for a couple of months before he bought a new car, and put a lot of miles on it. So far I have not had any major problems with it. I just got the rear camera recall done on it, and had the hood struts replaced. I replaced the battery a couple of years ago. Other than that, just regular maintenance. It is just over 100 K on it right now. I don't drive it a lot since I retired, but it is a great little car so far. I understand them engines if built in the Cleveland plant have a problem with the head gasket for water intrusion. Mine has about 65K Kilometers and so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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