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Snomas
Explorer
Jul 30, 2016

On going dead battery problem 2012 Ford Explorer.

Has anyone solved a problem w/ Explorer battery going down when towing. I have added a wire charger from my motorhome 7 pin connection to the toad battery. I use the RVi Braking system and still have a battery discharge after 7-8 hr day of towing. I have the MFT navigation system w/ the radio and the HVAC system turned off when towing but still get a low battery at end of day.
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    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jul 30, 2016
    I assume that you have to have the key turned to accessories to unlock the steering wheel. Does this turn on your dash lights? If it does then you need to pull the fuse that powers those lights.
    I have to do the same thing with my Chevy HHR.

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