# 2018 Ford Escape - New battery dies **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** batteries, ford\ **Created:** [November 10, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965 "2024-11-10T12:06:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dennis48](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@Dennis48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis48)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965/1 "2024-11-10T12:06:51Z")
brand new battery in jan.2024 and 4 times it has gone completely dead dealer had it for a total of 5 days and could not find anything wrong with drawdown test ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965/2 "2024-11-10T17:14:24Z")
How often do you drive the car and how far each time? ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965/3 "2024-11-10T17:21:12Z")
No offense intended . . . are you sure nobody in your household is perhaps turning on a reading- or dome light while sitting in the driveway and then forgetting to turn it off? My brother’s family has had several dead batteries over the years and that is one of the many reasons They also have a habit of leaving devices plugged into cigarette lighters and power ports . . . some of which are hot 24/7 even with the ignition key in the off position and the key removed fyi . . . I’ve verified with a dmm that even the small LEDs on those usb charging adapters can draw enough current to kill your battery over the course of several days ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965/4 "2024-11-10T18:35:01Z")
If the above post is not happening then: Sometimes you just get a defective/bad battery, has this brand new battery been warrantied out yet?? Just because Auto Zone test says it is good, does not always mean it is good… With a fully charged battery, turn on your headlights for 15 minutes, after the 15 minutes, see if it will start… It should have a longer reserve than that, if it fails to start, replace it… Or buy/use a battery load test and test the battery… > **[Amazon.com: Q-TECH Battery Load Tester 100 Amp 6/12V with Metal Switch :...](https://www.amazon.com/Q-TECH-Battery-Load-Tester-100/dp/B07T4ZSN3N)** > > Fast and easy to use, this battery load tester checks your vehicle's charging system under working conditions. This load tester takes the guesswork out of electrical diagnosis, Help you find out whether or not your battery needs replaced or just... ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965/5 "2024-11-10T19:23:42Z")
Again, did they test the battery current sensor? ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965/6 "2024-11-10T21:30:28Z")
battery voltage first thing in the am, before starting engine? then after starting, idle rpm?