Battery does not charge. I can jump start, but stays on only a couple of minutes and shuts down.

Asked by GuruZNPP9 Nov 10, 2017 at 10:52 PM about the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Battery won't t stay charged. Jump
starts, but will only run for a couple of
minutes and shuts down.

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Sounds like there may be an issue with the alternator or related circuit. Have the alternator tested.

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