97 ford f 150 started good and drove three miles it died and all lights were out.lights came back on the starter caused all lights to go out.Still no power

Asked by Guru5ZQ1 Mar 26, 2017 at 09:51 AM about the 1997 Ford F-150 STD 4WD LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Power loss driving and won't start no lights in cab or front and rear

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Have the battery charged and tested. The battery terminal connections, grounds and the starter connections need to be clean and tight. Measure the alternator output (engine running) at the battery. The voltage should be between 13.5 and 14.7 volts.

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