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1.0 EcoBoost 140 Active B + O Play 5dr - battery drainage

Funkmastermatt
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Hi, I bought a Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 140 Active B + O Play 5dr last autumn, everything works brilliantly but the battery drains within 4 weeks as I only do local journeys regularly.  We recharge the battery every couple of weeks now if we don't go on a longer journey, we've bought a NoCo booster for emergencies, I switch off B + O Play and Ford navigation system on start up - but still she drains.  Any clues on what to do next please?  Or is this the new world?

 

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    A 2019 model is due a new battery.

    Fit something decent like a Yuasa

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    It has a new battery - sorry should have said.  Is this model known for heavy duty battery use due to B + O which continues to drain when not in use?

    How can I test for this?

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    1 minute ago, Funkmastermatt said:

    How can I test for this?

    Take the fuse out

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    I must be lucky, still on my 2019 battery......you know what's gonna happen now 😃

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