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Why is my 1997 ford expedition's battery getting drained when i get a jump it work but then dies again?
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∙ 13y ago
Your battery does not supply electrical power to the vehicle it simply stores it. The alternator is what recharges (replenishes) the power used during cranking.
You need to have your charging system checked to verify the alternator is working and at the same time you need to have the battery diagnosed as draining your battery completely repeatedly can cause premature failure.
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