Battery/Charge Issue

[fastek1]

Greetings- My 2022 ST barely started today giving off the appearance of an almost dead battery. I drive it everyday so it's not like it's been idle.

I drove it approx. 5 miles and along the way stopped and started the car 3 other times with no issues. Upon returning home I tested the battery and it was "good" but said to "recharge" as it was only at 42%.

I may replace the battery anyways as we go through them fairly quickly in Florida but is it possible something else might be at fault here? Seems like only being at a 42% charge after driving around for 5 miles is not good.

 

[Diamondave]

I get notified on the Ford App when there is an issue with the battery that requires attention.

 

[Dale5403]

Try resetting the BMS.

 

[fastek1]

Thanks guys !! I'll reset the BMS and retest.

 

[Dale5403]

Thanks guys !! I'll reset the BMS and retest.

Don't be afraid to do it a second time. I needed to with mine. My battery is closed to 6 years old and works fine. Even the ASS works.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Greetings- My 2022 ST barely started today giving off the appearance of an almost dead battery. I drive it everyday so it's not like it's been idle.

I drove it approx. 5 miles and along the way stopped and started the car 3 other times with no issues. Upon returning home I tested the battery and it was "good" but said to "recharge" as it was only at 42%.

I may replace the battery anyways as we go through them fairly quickly in Florida but is it possible something else might be at fault here? Seems like only being at a 42% charge after driving around for 5 miles is not good.

Like others said, first try resetting BMS, if that doesn’t work then replace the battery. If that doesn’t work its most likely an alternator problem.

 

[Dale5403]

The hard key is inside of the fob,

 

[Diamondave]

Your FOB has a hard key in it. Hold the FOB in one hand and the key ring in the other, pull apart.

 

[Leadfoot]

Follow up .... ended up replacing the battery as I couldn't get it to recharge over 50%. All appeared to be fine and then I left the car idle for about 3 days locked. Came out tonight to take it for a drive and it's completely dead and I can't even unlock it with the remote key. I suppose I was given a hard key when I purchased the vehicle but maybe not. In any case I don't have one. Any suggestions on how to gain access to the vehicle?

the hard key is in the FOB. press the button above the horn button and pull the key out.

 

[fastek1]

the hard key is in the FOB. press the button above the horn button and pull the key out.

Got it thanks ... I obviously have something going on draining my battery. Great