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James Dean

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2023 F-150 Tremor
I had to fly to my home in Florida because of the storm. I had a VERY stressful week to say the least. I parked my Tremor on Sunday. I got back late to the airport last night and the truck was dead. it was parked for 7 days. I noticed all last week it was having problems finding the location on the app and I kept getting a failed wireless connection when I was driving on the main screen in the truck. I have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow. Has anyone else fixed this problem with the battery or is it still an ongoing issue with Tremors.
 
A friend of mine had the same issue with his,he was told he don't drive it enough......NOT saying that was the case
 
Your truck may have ‘gone to sleep’.
Ask your dealer.
As soon as the parking lot guy put the jumper cables on it I got lights. I tried to start it No go. he reved up and I waited a few minutes than it cranked slow but started. I got a low voltage on the display. Its about an hour ride home all hi way. This morning it started right up.
 
I had to fly to my home in Florida because of the storm. I had a VERY stressful week to say the least. I parked my Tremor on Sunday. I got back late to the airport last night and the truck was dead. it was parked for 7 days. I noticed all last week it was having problems finding the location on the app and I kept getting a failed wireless connection when I was driving on the main screen in the truck. I have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow. Has anyone else fixed this problem with the battery or is it still an ongoing issue with Tremors.
I don't trust mine. When I first got the truck my wife drove it to Virginia to a BMW rally that I rode the bike to. After 3 days just opening the doors. I started the truck to move it off leveling blocks, and shut it off. After that I had to jump start it. Brought it to the Ford garage battery checked out okay although the real test was going to take 3 days. I leave it on a battery tender in the garage now. And I carry a jump starter pack. I did turn off all the welcoming junk. I still notice what an AMP pro that it was drawing 6 or 7 amps for quite a while after the truck was shut off and the doors closed. Just turned 4,000 miles on it and about 2 weeks ago the right Dynamic bending headlights went out. Supposedly going to get fixed this Friday we'll see.
 
Stop by your local auto parts store that offers a free battery check and have it tested.
OEM Ford batteries can be hit or miss.
 
I had a bad battery that was covered under warranty. I guess bad AGM batteries from Ford are a thing now. My Bronco Sport is in right now for a bad battery and recall work.
 
Called the dealer late this afternoon. They had to order a new Battery. After the new battery goes in several more tests. I was surprised they didn't have any in stock. They must be replacing a lot of them.
 
Just got it back from the dealer New Battery. Codes cleared U3001 U3003 U0253 U0146 and B11D9 I hope all well. Time will tell
 
Ongoing problem. Seems to be both crappy batteries AND a bad charging strategy from Ford. ALWAYS keep a jump pack in your truck. Has saved my ass.
 
Received this update, may help those who have had battery issues.
Battery update.webp
 
My truck was constantly going into sleep mode to conserve battery, etc. two months after I bought it. The dealership kept telling me that it was fine they wouldn’t swap it. I finally gave up and got a new battery with more capacity from the auto parts store and haven’t had a single alert in the last six months.
 
My truck was constantly going into sleep mode to conserve battery, etc. two months after I bought it. The dealership kept telling me that it was fine they wouldn’t swap it. I finally gave up and got a new battery with more capacity from the auto parts store and haven’t had a single alert in the last six months.
I did that too. Issue came back in around 12 months
 
I just went through the menu and tried to disable features that might be causing discharge while the truck is parked and off. Hoping that helps. I've heard that Ford batteries are not great but I can't honestly say that I know of a good brand at this point. My old shop battery rep recommended NorthStar.
 
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