2020 Expedition Platinum Max won't start and all the lights flash.

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RShamus

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I have read a couple threads on here about people having the same issues. Doesn't look like there has been a fix yet. When i go to start the car, push the break in and all the lights flash. I have found out that disconnecting the batter cable and reattaching the cable corrects the issue and lets the car start again. In the most recent days, i have tried to start the car, lights flash, try the battery trick and it still won't start, have to use a jump box to start the car. It will start for the next couple days and it will happen again. Nothing is left plugged in, no lights are left on. Has anyone found a solve to this issue?
 

GlennSullivan

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Change the battery. Even if the existing battery is not old, that is in all probability the cause. I have been bitten by this with 3 year, 2 year and most recently an 18 month old battery.

If the vehicle will run and drive normally after being jumped, then it is unlikely that it is the alternator or other charging system related issue.
 

ZigZagFred

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Agreed. I always replace my battery at the first sign of trouble. A dead battery in your driveway is no big deal. A dead battery out on the open road COULD be a disaster.
 
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