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2019 Ford Transit starting issues

Postby ZhakirSetie » Mon May 31, 2021 9:12 am

Hello all,

Since purchasing from a dealer in June 2020, my 2019 Ford Transit 350 (purchased with 18k KM) has had the battery replaced twice, and roughly every two months is requiring a boost. The Ford dealer than we've taken it to multiple times states there is nothing wrong with it after having replaced the battery for the second time.

I am currently waiting on a tow truck for a boost. There is some power, as the instrumentation comes on and I can hear the engine try to turn over, but doesn't actually engage.

The only thing I can think of that might draw power is we had the original dealer install a Compustar FMX 2WG-15R-FM remote start/alarm system. The weather here has been at or above freezing. I drive it at least every other week. I am losing my sanity over this.

Does this vehicle require it be driven multiple times a week to prevent it from having starting issues?

Thank you for reading.
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Re: 2019 Ford Transit starting issues

Postby Altransit » Mon May 31, 2021 9:31 am

Are you sure that there's only one battery, because I would have thought that a 350 should have two under the seat :?

Only driving it every couple of weeks is probably not doing the battery much good, because modern vehicles always seem to have a slight drain at all times, especially if there's an alarm fitted. How long are the journeys? they may not be long enough to replenish the drained battery :(

I have a small solar panel on the dashboard to help keep mine topped up, as I don't use it every day either.
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Re: 2019 Ford Transit starting issues

Postby man le-mans » Mon May 31, 2021 5:30 pm

My 350 had only one battery.
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