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hey Ford owners ever seen the dreaded
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system off to save battery warning on
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your dashboard let's break down what it
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means and how to fix it first off this
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message pops up when your car detects a
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low battery charge Ford vehicles are
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designed to protect the battery by
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shutting down non-essential systems like
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radio climate control and interior
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lights to preserve power for essential
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functions here's what you need to know
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if this warning shows up right after
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starting your car it could be due to
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cold weather or your car sitting idle
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for too long but if it happens
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frequently that's a red flag step one
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check your battery condition pop the
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hood and inspect the battery terminals
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corrosion can disrupt the connection
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clean them carefully using a battery
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cleaner or a mixture of baking soda and
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water step two test the battery voltage
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use a Multimeter to check if your
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battery is holding a charge a healthy
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car battery should read Around 12.6
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volts when the car is off and 13.7 to
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14.7 volts when running
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step three look at the alternator the
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alternator charges your battery while
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driving if it's failing the battery
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won't stay charged signs of a bad
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alternator include dimming headlights or
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unusual noises step four Drive longer
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trips short trips don't give your
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battery enough time to recharge aim for
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at least 20 30 minute drives to fully
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charge the battery if the issue persists
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your battery may need to be replaced
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especially if it's older than 3 4 years
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always choose a quality battery that
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matches your car's specification
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remember a healthy battery is key to
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keeping your Ford running smoothly don't
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ignore this warning address it early to
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avoid being stranded safe driving
