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Ford Escape 2015 2.0 Ecoboost 121853 miles
I had the battery replaced, the alternator & starter were tested-both are good.
Have to jump the battery every morning before work and every night to come home from work. Code says to replace the main relay but upon further testing - all fuses are good. Something is pulling power and draining the battery within 10 minutes of shutting off the car. All power devices are unplugged from any power source inside the vehicle, yet something is still pulling power.
At a loss on how to find out what is causing the battery to drain so quickly.
Have to jump the battery every morning before work and every night to come home from work. Code says to replace the main relay but upon further testing - all fuses are good. Something is pulling power and draining the battery within 10 minutes of shutting off the car. All power devices are unplugged from any power source inside the vehicle, yet something is still pulling power.
At a loss on how to find out what is causing the battery to drain so quickly.
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KA
I was able to get a diagnosis and it was stated that the main power relay needed to be replaced.
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LA
Same issue here in Canada with 2012 escape. Can hear clicking noise from tailgate or rear of vehicle while I’m in drivers side
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