all of a sudden my Expedition would not start today. i jumped it (took forever) and ran it around to charge, and let it sit for some time charging. i go to shut if off and start it back up and nothing... i don't think the battery is recharging, what could be the problem???? it happened out of the blue. i have the 5.4 Eddie Bauer.

 

Take the battery to an auto parts store to have them test it. If you drive down to the auto parts store they can also check the alternator. They can only check the alternator if the vehicle is running. It is most likely one of those 2 items. When they test them you should know which one is bad then.

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The truck:
Teal 1997 XLT flareside with 4.6L, auto tranny, electronic shift on the fly, 3.55LS and 4x4 ORP.

Performance mods:
Gen. 2 K&N FIPK
Superchip(removed until further notice)
True dual exhaust exiting out the back
2.5" pipe with 18" glasspacks and 18"x4" round chrome slash cut tips

Appearance:
White face gauges
Euro clear corners
01L headlights
Covercraft tonneau cover
Billet pedals
16" Modern© wheels
265/75r16 Wild Country Radial TXR tires
Factory tinted rear windows
Bug deflector
Euro clear corners

Sound system:
Clarion ADX5655z Double Din Cassette & CD
4 Pioneer TS-A6865 speakers

Other:
Bedliner
Bulldog keyless entry/remote start

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I put money on the battery being self retired!

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2000 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4x2

• Estate Green
• 5.4 ltr
• 3:55 LS rear
• Superchip!
• Airaid FIPK
• Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
• Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
• Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Anti-Sway Bar Bushings
• Edelbrock Performer IAS Shocks
• Mobil 1
• Xenon Super White Head and Driving Lights
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!

--&gt;Follow Me...&lt;--

 

it was the battery, thanks guys.

 

Dang, so who do I collect from? Man, I knew I was forgeting someting

(note to self: When betting, alway, ALWAYS, make sure there is a second party!)

Confucius say, "Man who bet with self, writes off many bad debts".

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2000 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4x2

• Estate Green
• 5.4 ltr
• 3:55 LS rear
• Superchip!
• Airaid FIPK
• Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
• Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
• Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Anti-Sway Bar Bushings
• Edelbrock Performer IAS Shocks
• Mobil 1
• Xenon Super White Head and Driving Lights
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!

--&gt;Follow Me...&lt;--

[This message has been edited by FamilyRide (edited 06-08-2001).]

 

I was wondering what year your expy is? I find it strange that you have to replace the battery already.if it is 99 or newer. Maybe even 98.

 

it's a '97

 

IN hot climates like Texas, it's normal to see an OEM battery to die at 2, maybe 3 years. I replaced my Jeep GC battery at 2 years. I don't think my Volvo's battery will make it this summer so that puts it at almost 3 years.



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2000 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4x2

• Estate Green
• 5.4 ltr
• 3:55 LS rear
• Superchip!
• Airaid FIPK
• Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
• Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
• Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Anti-Sway Bar Bushings
• Edelbrock Performer IAS Shocks
• Mobil 1
• Xenon Super White Head and Driving Lights
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!

--&gt;Follow Me...&lt;--