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#77 of 130 Re: 2002 Ford Escape dead battery issues [toddmoon] by toddmoon

Aug 26, 2011 (10:28 pm)

Replying to: toddmoon (Aug 25, 2011 7:59 am)
Update on this issue. I recharged my battery two days ago and it went dead again this evening. My check engine indicator came on this morning. Later in the day after mulitiple on and off runs my abs light would go on and off. Later in the day the brake light would go on and off. I did not dare shut the engine off for fear it would not start again. I drove it home and parked and shut the engine off and tried to start it only to have a dead battery. I believe I have a bad relay in my alternator and it needs to be replaced. I do not have the equipment to test this I am just guessing at this point.

#78 of 130 Re: Electical problem after new Battery and Alternator [missymud1] by ricksylv

Aug 28, 2011 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: missymud1 (Aug 08, 2011 12:56 pm)
I have a '02 Escape XLT with these issues, but cannot find the "ROOM" fuse. Is it in the fusebox by the engine or by the feet of the driver? Is there another name for it?

#79 of 130 hhmm by hhmm

Aug 29, 2011 (12:55 am)

Room fuse is 27 the feet of the driver, look right side of the fuse line. (Next bottom fuse on the right)

#80 of 130 Re: Electical problem after new Battery and Alternator [ricksylv] by davicho

Sep 06, 2011 (1:45 pm)

Replying to: ricksylv (Aug 28, 2011 12:46 pm)
10A fuse next to the relays at the bottom of the fuse box inside the cabin on the driver side foot well.

#81 of 130 Re: Electical problem after new Battery and Alternator [davicho] by davicho

Sep 07, 2011 (7:51 am)

Replying to: davicho (Sep 06, 2011 1:45 pm)
I have my 04 Limited 4WD in the shop for the same problem. Alternator was bad (either from age or overworking to keep the battery charged) I had it replaced with Motorcraft (#GLV-8615-RM). Old Alternator was only charginf at 12.8V (below normal) new one is charging at 14V (normal). Battery is only one month old but if it sits battery goes dead. Voltmeter is hooked up and reading a draw of ~100 miliamps being drawn. Normal is below ~35 miliamps. If fuse #27 is removed (10A Room Fuse) miliamp draw dips into ~5-10 well below normal. Fuse #27 controls GEM module, instrument cluster, audio unit, data link connector. Disconnected radio and no change on draw. Awaiting update from my technician... I called a local Ford dealer, they say in some instances they have found a short in the harness between the driver's front door and the a-pillar or if sunvisors are illuminated in the harness between them and the roof. Does not make sense to me since fuse #27 does not seem to control either section but I thought i would throw that out there. I will update as info is available.

#82 of 130 Re: Electical problem after new Battery and Alternator [davicho] by davicho

Sep 09, 2011 (9:14 am)

Replying to: davicho (Sep 07, 2011 7:51 am)
I took my Escape to my buddy that works at a Ford dealership. He ran tests on the electrical system and everything checked out great. The 100 miliamp draw only occurs for the first 45 mins after shutting off the truck. After the 45 minutes all modules go to sleep and the miliamp draw drops to 5 miliamps which is way below normal level. Escape is running great we will see if things are fixed with new alternator in place and new battery after a few days or weeks. Keeping fingers crossed.

#83 of 130 Re: Electical problem after new Battery and Alternator [davicho] by jelco145

Sep 09, 2011 (12:00 pm)

Replying to: davicho (Sep 07, 2011 7:51 am)
My 2004 XLT has had the identical problem . Replaced the alternator, three batteries, GEM module. The Ford dealership service mgr. told me to hook up a charger all the time! I also had it to an independent shop, where the owner hooked up his meter on the amp scale and called .12 amps normal, when it was 120 ma. I retested when I returned home and the readings I got were 120 ma right after shutoff, and after 45 min. it dropped to 90 ma. Removing fuse 27 drops the ma to the normal range. I just have not found anyone knowledgeable to resolve my dilemma. Will post any new developments.

#84 of 130 Re: Electical problem after new Battery and Alternator [jelco145] by davicho

Sep 09, 2011 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: jelco145 (Sep 09, 2011 12:00 pm)
Well this is my wife's truck. So we already discussed the "battery tender" option. If it comes down to that to keep our battery charged we both agreed....Carmax here we come.

#85 of 130 Re: 2004 Ford escape/battery drain [jelco145] by ruggie

Oct 01, 2011 (6:40 am)

Replying to: jelco145 (Sep 28, 2008 2:31 pm)
'04 escape XLT 4wd / battery drain
My son's Escape has the same battery drain issues that many of you are describing. It could sit for a week and start, or sit over night and not start. I don't want to just throw expensive parts and labor at this vehicle. I've done all the tests and everything points to fuse/circuit #27. I've spent 3 hrs a day for the last week on line looking for some definitive cause for a problem that probably exists on thousands of these vehicles. I've been told by three trusted mechanics in the last three days to get rid of it. 'Not an option at this time. PLEASE, someone help with some real answers/ free advice other than what I've already been told. Thanx

#86 of 130 Ford Escape Electrical? Problems by candij

Oct 01, 2011 (1:13 pm)

My 2004 Ford Escape XLT started having issues about 2 weeks with the guages jumping all the way up and down. My battery light had come on flashing and the next day it was off. I had taken to the parts store and they tested it telling me my alternator was only charging 30 amps. should be 100. I took it to the mechanic they run a power system check, (starter, battery, and alternator) Their finding was that the alternator was bad. After having the new alternator put in the guages are still "freaking Out" Any Advise????

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