What is the Ford F-150 Battery Management System?

Video guide to the Ford F-150 Battery Saver 

What is the Ford F-150 Battery Management System? Scroll down to watch a video guide about the Ford F-150 Battery Saver from Ford. We’ve transcribed the main points below so you can follow along with the video and review what you’ve learned. Visit Sherwood Ford for more information on Ford trucks and features. We’re near Edmonton in Sherwood Park, AB. 

Ford F-150 ®: Battery Management System (Battery Saver) video by Ford Canada 

What is the point of the Ford F-150 Battery Management System? 

Let’s review what we’ve learned in the video above. If you still have questions, a member of our staff is just a phone call away. These are the important things to know about the Ford F-150 Battery Saver. 

• Many electronic accessories on your truck can be used while the engine is off. 
• The Battery Management System preserves power so that your truck starts when you need it to. 
• Courtesy lamps and headlamps stay on for ten minutes after the engine is off. 
• Power points and USB ports stay on for up to 75 minutes after the engine is off. 
• The radio will stay on for 60 minutes without engine power. 
• If your truck’s battery is getting low, these accessories will turn off sooner than expected. 
• Your truck will give you a message when the battery is low. 
• Certain noncritical features can be disabled if the battery is low while the engine is on. 

What to do if your Ford F-150 truck’s battery dies 

If you get in a situation where the battery dies, you have two main options. The first is to jump-start your vehicle. The other is to replace the battery, which you should do if jump-starting fails and if the battery is at the end of its lifespan. Luckily, we have guides to help you with both.