{"id":4388,"date":"2019-02-18T17:38:28","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T17:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=4388"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:13:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:13:53","slug":"tips-for-ford-car-battery-charging-and-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/tips-for-ford-car-battery-charging-and-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Ford Car Battery Charging and Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Icy and snowy road conditions have a way of wreaking havoc on your daily drive, beyond the hazardous conditions that often lie ahead on the road. With frigid air comes an increased risk of your car battery dying or diminishing in performance, and when that happens, you need the right tools and knowledge at your disposal to get back up and running. Today, our Sherwood Ford team will show you some helpful tips for Ford car battery charging and replacement, so you can keep moving no matter the weather!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-black-background-color has-black-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-black-background-color has-black-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Common ways you can tell that your Ford battery is dying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few crucial warning signs to be aware of that indicate your car battery isn\u2019t functioning correctly. The most noticeable, however, is a slow, sluggish crank from your engine when you attempt to turn it over. Since it takes a lot of energy to get your vehicle started (especially when it\u2019s cold outside), a dying battery takes longer to achieve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also be alerted to a dying or dead battery if your Check Engine light comes on. If it does, be sure to pop the hood of your Ford vehicle, provided\u00a0it\u2019s safe to do so. If you see visible leakage, a swollen battery case, or a low fluid level from your battery\u2019s casing, that\u2019s a telltale sign that its days are numbered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>How often does your battery need to be replaced?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the right conditions, your Ford model\u2019s battery is good to last anywhere from four to seven years. If you keep it fully charged and drive daily, your chances of achieving longer battery life are increased. However, if you notice any of the symptoms above, it\u2019s probably time to get your battery replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/02\/02173241\/Jump-starting-battery_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"Using jumper cables to jump start a Ford battery\" class=\"wp-image-8272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/02\/02173241\/Jump-starting-battery_b-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/02\/02173241\/Jump-starting-battery_b-1-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/02\/02173241\/Jump-starting-battery_b-1-768x230.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to jump-start a car battery with a charger pack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve discussed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-should-be-in-a-winter-car-kit\/\">materials that you should have in a winter safety kit<\/a> in the past, and a key component to keep with you is a portable battery pack or some quality jumper cables. Once you\u2019ve verified that it\u2019s up and running properly, check out the following steps to get your Ford vehicle started again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>On your battery pack, you\u2019ll see two cables\u00a0coloured\u00a0red and black. These correspond to the positive and negative terminals of your battery, respectively. Be sure to attach them properly, though; connecting them backwards could lead to your battery exploding.<\/li><li>Your portable charger should have a power switch; turn it on to restart your Ford model\u2019s battery. As soon as you do, electric charges will flow, and your battery should have enough juice to get you started. Attempt to turn your car on.<\/li><li>As soon as your engine turns over, you\u2019re good to turn the battery pack off and disconnect the cables. Start with the negative terminal first. Then close the hood of your model.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you start your vehicle, keep it running for about half an hour so your Ford has time to recharge itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:55% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/mobile-service\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/09\/11181824\/E6-2023-Mobile-Service-Van-A-4_o-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"two people shaking hands in front of a mobile service van\" class=\"wp-image-9209 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/09\/11181824\/E6-2023-Mobile-Service-Van-A-4_o-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/09\/11181824\/E6-2023-Mobile-Service-Van-A-4_o-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/09\/11181824\/E6-2023-Mobile-Service-Van-A-4_o-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/09\/11181824\/E6-2023-Mobile-Service-Van-A-4_o.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/mobile-service\">Book mobile service<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to Jump Start your Ford Vehicle using Booster Cables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another popular option to get your Ford model up and running is to use booster cables, which is a pretty simple process, all told. Check out the video below to see how you can start your car using this method!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Correctly Jump Start a Dead Car Battery with Booster Cables\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sd-eXRcTAsI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-to-do-when-your-ford-vehicles-battery-dies\/\">How to recharge your Ford vehicle&#8217;s battery with jumper cables<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-relative\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"post-yellow-box row\">\n<div class=\"category-list\">\n<div class=\"category-box\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\">Hooking up A Battery Trickle Charger<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper margin-bottom-2\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Always refer to the owners manual of your particular charger.&nbsp; Here are some basic instructions for most battery chargers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Make sure the charger is off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Connect the positive cable on the charger to the positive terminal on the battery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Connect the negative cable on the charger to the negative terminal on the battery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Set the charger to the slowest charge rate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Turn on the charger and set the timer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When removing the charger, turn it off first, then remove the positive then negative cable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Get your Ford vehicle\u2019s battery replaced at Sherwood Ford in Edmonton, AB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what the reason is for it happening, if your battery is dead and you need a replacement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-sherwood-park-ab\">feel free to come visit our Sherwood Ford service\u00a0centre<\/a>. Our factory-trained technicians are happy to help you find a long-lasting and powerful battery for your Ford model, so contact us today to schedule an appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Icy and snowy road conditions have a way of wreaking havoc on your daily drive, beyond the hazardous conditions that often lie ahead on the road. 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