Worked on the damn thing for two hours before giving up and calling a tow truck. Replacing the battery in your Edge involves removing the terminals. Car batteries contain dangerous and flammable fluids. If you can't find it, call Ford and they will give you the code for free. Does anyone have any ideas? Tried to turn over when jumped but didn't. The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2008 Ford Edge.
Her battery did have some corrosion on the terminals and clamps but I cleaned it up pretty good and still nothing. . I go to pull the battery, get all the nuts, etc. I've never seen a clamp of this design and unfortunately don't have pictures hoping someone here is familiar with the set up. Check for this code in your owners manual - it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet.
If the battery in your 2008 Ford Edge has crusty white or green build-up and corrosion on the clamps, posts or terminals, you can improve the performance and lifespan of your battery significantly by cleaning it. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Edge that you need to replace. Check out our page for great deals and coupons on safety glasses, gloves and battery terminal brushes for your Edge! When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. I'm 100% convinced it's a battery issue. Wife's car wouldn't start after work today. We recommend changing the battery in Fords every 4 years.
In some Edges, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. We will also show you a tip for preventing this buildup in the future so the battery in your Edge will be optimally charged whenever you drive it! Your battery is depleted when it is used to start the car, but then recharged when you drive your Edge, the corrosion limits the ability for your Edge to recharge the battery when driving. Always use safety glasses and gloves whenever working with the battery. The video above will show you the correct order to safely remove the battery clamps in your Edge and what to use to clean your battery terminals and clamps. . .
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