Shelby While driving-losing electrical/ gauges/CD etc.

[BillyRayAZ]

Hi,

Went for drive SAT. morning and before I left the house I did see a red box with the plus sign was lit. I figures since I haven't drove the car that

much maybe it would go off after a few miles in which it did.

About 10 miles later these things start happening:

1. CD player started to cut out

2. ABS lights comes on

3. Other misc. lights start to come.

Now I'm freaking out and just trying to make it back home.

I'm 4 miles from home on the freeway and now all gauges RPM and speedo are gone, windows

will not roll up.

NOTE: I had a new Ford battery in March 17-2017.

I put the charger on all day and it appears the electrical is OK.

Any ideas on what it might be?

Thanks for any and all help!!!

Billy PHx az

 

[HillbillyHotRod]

Alternator going out. Would not think all that would be happening while driving unless it is not charging. Put a meter on the battery and see what it says. Should be around 14 volts while running.

 

[RedVenom48]

I wouldnt rule out a failed battery. While new, even a battery could be prone to early failure. Typically if you have a strong alt, it will keep the charging voltage normal, though its working harder to do so.

 

[BillyRayAZ]

I wouldnt rule out a failed battery. While new, even a battery could be prone to early failure. Typically if you have a strong alt, it will keep the charging voltage normal, though its working harder to do so.

Lets say the battery has a full charge and I take it down to Ford where I bought it, could it still show a bad battery? I have 5K on the miles so I'm hoping it is not the alternator.

 

[RedVenom48]

Yes, testing the battery can be done regardless of charge. Which dealer in Phoenix are you going to?

 

[BillyRayAZ]

Yes, testing the battery can be done regardless of charge. Which dealer in Phoenix are you going to?

Camelback Ford

 

[RedVenom48]

Cool, i just had my car in for a clutch master cylinder. Decent shop from what i can tell.

 

[Willie]

I wouldnt rule out a failed battery. While new, even a battery could be prone to early failure.

Ditto. My daughter's 2006 Mustang's battery died last month, less than 6 months old.