# Ford Explorer XLT **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** explorer, batteries, ford\ **Created:** [July 21, 2007, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-xlt/2021 "2007-07-21T17:08:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Chester\_Neville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/cdc98d/32.png) [@Chester\_Neville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chester_Neville)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-xlt/2021/1 "2007-07-21T17:08:43Z")
Sometimes, In the morning, my battery will be low or completely dead. Once I jump start it runs fine and will start up no problem. I’ve replaced the battery several times and had the charging system checked, but they could find no problem. HELP!! ---
**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-xlt/2021/2 "2007-07-21T18:02:48Z")
On the red bar above the questions, click on SEARCH. In the inquiry block, put BATTERY CHARGE. A number of questions and responses will be revealed on your problem. Go there and read those. If you have further questions, or comments, come back and make them.[u] ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2007, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-xlt/2021/3 "2007-07-21T18:43:59Z")
You need to check for a current drain in the electrical system then. Disconnect the negative battery cable and connect a test light between the battery terminal and the cable end. If the light is illuminated brightly then you have a current draw. You then have to remove fuses, disconnect the alternator, etc. until the light goes out to determine what circuit the problem is in.