renomanwheels
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I thought it might be the battery so I replaced it with an optimus battery. Truck started fine and after about 15 mins of driving , it shut down and would not start. It would click but not turn over. Any ideas?
1999 Expedition shuts down while driving
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How long before you can restart it? Possibly a failing fuel pump. Next time do your research before dumping money on something that doesn't even cause an engine to turn off while running like a battery, a battery primary use is to start the car not keep it running. An alternator is also a suspect of your battery end up being dead in a day or two.
renomanwheels
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Replaced the alternator and battery. Charged the battery for an hour and still wont hold a charge.
If it doesn't hold a charge the possiblity of having a loose ground somewhere is almost certain, and also check the battery terminal cables. It's one of those two 100% sure of this. Start off with the cables check them make sure they're not ripped anywhere or cracked
renomanwheels
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I also replaced the battery terminals but will check the the alternator wires
stamp11127
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Do you have a multimeter and know how to use it?
renomanwheels
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No I dont know how to use a multimeter
Bedrck47
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You should learn how to use one Check on youtube for videos on using a multimeter. Its a very valuable tool to have. You don't need to get an expensive one but do get a good one. Stamp or I can walk you through using one. Important is to make sure you are on the correct settings before touching leads to any power. They are easy to learn to use
Jay87LX
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Yes, I am guessing you have a disconnected/loose wire somewhere between the battery, alt, starter
