# 2016 Ford Edge - battery has died

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-battery-has-died/131369>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford, edge\
**Created:** [December 24, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-battery-has-died/131369 "2018-12-24T19:17:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![LouMarc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/71e660/32.png) [@LouMarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouMarc)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-battery-has-died/131369/1 "2018-12-24T19:17:05Z")

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The battery just dies. Completely dead. After a jump start it will run again for awhile. Then dies again usually over night. Nothing left on to drain battery. Have had it towed in 6 times over last 2 years. The tow truck driver has to jump it to get it into neutral. Then the dealer says can’t find anything wrong. Can anyone help??

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-battery-has-died/131369/2 "2018-12-24T19:45:44Z")

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If this is the original battery it may need replacing. Each time a battery is depleted it reduces its capacity.  
With a fresh new battery have the charging system checked and check for parasitic draw. Since this has been a problem for two years and is documented by Ford, I would think warranty should apply. Battery itself is, at best prorated.  
If the use of your vehicles is just short trips, the car may not have time to fully recharge.