Battery Drains after 24-48 hours in garage

[2seater]

The Ford WSM says that the parasitic draw should be 25 to 50mA, over 50mA should be investigated, seems a bit high to me, many modern vehicles have less than 20mA when in sleep mode.
Parasitic Draw Test procedure attached:

Thanks for the information. I don't have my Mav yet, scheduled for production next week, but I am curious what the battery connections look like? The PDF's state a jumper to be used between cable and terminal before installing the ammeter to measure draw, and that does make sense, but how does one keep a connection to the terminal at the same time as removing the battery cable? Is there a reference photo of the battery connections? Maybe I am not visualizing the connection as it exists on the Mav?

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[rivermaverick]

Thanks for the information. I don't have my Mav yet, scheduled for production next week, but I am curious what the battery connections look like? The PDF's state a jumper to be used between cable and terminal before installing the ammeter to measure draw, and that does make sense, but how does one keep a connection to the terminal at the same time as removing the battery cable? Is there a reference photo of the battery connections? Maybe I am not visualizing the connection as it exists on the Mav?

It looks like a regular top battery post, what you are trying to do is be able to connect the DVOM in series without breaking the connection and having to reset everything and start again, you may need a bit of dexterity with the hybrid battery buried under the seat.
You will need a short jumper cable with some large crocodile clips, doesn't have to be fused but it's an extra precaution. The trick is to slacken the terminal clamp and ease it up off the terminal without breaking contact and attach the crocodile clip to the battery and the other end to the clamp. You can now connect your DVOM between the battery and the clamp and disconnect the jumper. Be carful not to switch on anything that might exceed the range of you ammeter.

 

[2seater]

Okay, conventional top post type, got it. I guess it wouldn't be a big deal since it isn't a regular maintenance thing. Hopefully I will never need to explore this problem

 

[ELGIN KENNY]

Well my question is do you get a notification that your truck is in deep sleep mode because my hybrid is driven once every two to three weeks maybe? Usually after about a week I get the notification that the truck is in deep sleep mode. Most of the time I just disregard it and the truck sits sometimes I start it and the notification goes away that is the correct function of the vehicle but I’ve never had to jump the truck it’s always started. So I definitely find another dealer I’m not a mechanic but something is wrong I’ve had my maverick for almost a year and that’s the function of my hybrid.

Hi I don't even have ford pass connected because I was trying to eliminate all potential power source drains

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