12 Volt Battery Drain Solved on Hybrid Maverick .

[hdave]

I can’t find where to disable all that stuff in the app, can someone please point me to it?

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[shadow76]

The "clicking noises" have nothing to do with the app.
That's the hybrid doing hybrid things...

I can sit in the parked hybrid with the key out and hear a variety of clicks over a span of 20 minutes. Would like to know what this is all about. Have yet to find a reference in the manual.

 

[Steelie Van]

Good call keeping the keys from the truck.

Going to try moving the key bowl from next to the garage further away to see if symphony of clicks quiets down. No bat issues, but early days so far.

 

[Headbanger]

Doesn't your phone search for the closest Ford dealer via the Ford pass app, when you're out and about?

Trying to keep the FOB away from your truck or wrapping it in foil just seems silly. If my FOB is going to drain my battery, I'll sell the truck. If I want frustration, I'll by an EV and have range anxiety as well.

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Well you need to go back before fuel injection then. Hybrid vehicles wouldn't work without computing- they modulate the power to/from the generators in a manner that wouldn't work without them.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

And now owned by Haier, a chinese company.

I pulled fuse #11 (passenger floorboard fuse box), which disables telematics modem, AT&T connectivity and app connectivity. I also put the truck on a battery tender if I won't be driving it for a few days. Knock wood, I haven't had a battery issue yet. Truck starts and dome lights always come on when opening the truck.

If the battery still fails prematurely, I'll let y'all know.

 

[ripperAZ]

I have solved my battery drain issue by going to the Ford Pass App on the Touchscreen and turning off connectivity . I turned off automatic updates , Wi-Fi and toggled off insurance data . I deleted my ford app on my phone . Now it’s not searching for my Wi-Fi signal parked in my garage . It’s not gathering info for my insurance company to use against me in court if I have an accident . It’s not refreshing to find a nearby ford dealer or my location if I want to navigate somewhere . I don’t need the fordpass app to tell my tire pressure or any other info , because all I have to do is look at the dash settings for that . All these things were draining my battery when the truck was off . Also no clicking noises now when it’s off . Try it if you are having the issue . Of course it could be a defective battery or the module that controls connectivity in the truck to the app . Ford may not have not told anyone this because they want to keep you connected to the app which is not necessary .

Dropping 250 bucks on a high-quality 12 V battery for under the backseat solves all the problems as well I like having all the features work and I’m not worried about big brother following me around and see what I buy and where I go. If I’m gonna commit a major felony or do something I don’t want known I will take out my 66 Impala. It’s a lot scarier.

 

[Caravan to Maverick]

I have solved my battery drain issue by going to the Ford Pass App on the Touchscreen and turning off connectivity . I turned off automatic updates , Wi-Fi and toggled off insurance data . I deleted my ford app on my phone . Now it’s not searching for my Wi-Fi signal parked in my garage . It’s not gathering info for my insurance company to use against me in court if I have an accident . It’s not refreshing to find a nearby ford dealer or my location if I want to navigate somewhere . I don’t need the fordpass app to tell my tire pressure or any other info , because all I have to do is look at the dash settings for that . All these things were draining my battery when the truck was off . Also no clicking noises now when it’s off . Try it if you are having the issue . Of course it could be a defective battery or the module that controls connectivity in the truck to the app . Ford may not have not told anyone this because they want to keep you connected to the app which is not necessary .

I have solved my battery drain issue by going to the Ford Pass App on the Touchscreen and turning off connectivity . I turned off automatic updates , Wi-Fi and toggled off insurance data . I deleted my ford app on my phone . Now it’s not searching for my Wi-Fi signal parked in my garage . It’s not gathering info for my insurance company to use against me in court if I have an accident . It’s not refreshing to find a nearby ford dealer or my location if I want to navigate somewhere . I don’t need the fordpass app to tell my tire pressure or any other info , because all I have to do is look at the dash settings for that . All these things were draining my battery when the truck was off . Also no clicking noises now when it’s off . Try it if you are having the issue . Of course it could be a defective battery or the module that controls connectivity in the truck to the app . Ford may not have not told anyone this because they want to keep you connected to the app which is not necessary .

I have a 2023 Maverick Hybrid; I have let my truck set for a whole week in Michigan winter when temps where never above 20 degrees. The Maverick started right up.

 

[BrothrFree]

I had the battery drain issue the night before my son and I were going to drive to the Brickyard 250 last August. I was loading stuff to take with us for the trip throughout the day. As I was finishing up I noticed there was no power. Tried to start the vehicle - no luck. Had the emergency guy come out, he jumped it, and I let it run for about 20-minutes. Since then, I've made sure the vehicle is locked when I'm not actively putting anything into it, or removing items from it. I've never had the problem again. The only thing I learned from that experience is that if the vehicle isn't locked and the key fob is in close enough proximity, the computer is expecting the vehicle to be started. If the vehicle is locked, there is no such expectation. Apologizes for the personification of the computer, but its the only way my limited intellect is able to describe it.

 

[Oscarcat]

I have solved my battery drain issue by going to the Ford Pass App on the Touchscreen and turning off connectivity . I turned off automatic updates , Wi-Fi and toggled off insurance data . I deleted my ford app on my phone . Now it’s not searching for my Wi-Fi signal parked in my garage . It’s not gathering info for my insurance company to use against me in court if I have an accident . It’s not refreshing to find a nearby ford dealer or my location if I want to navigate somewhere . I don’t need the fordpass app to tell my tire pressure or any other info , because all I have to do is look at the dash settings for that . All these things were draining my battery when the truck was off . Also no clicking noises now when it’s off . Try it if you are having the issue . Of course it could be a defective battery or the module that controls connectivity in the truck to the app . Ford may not have not told anyone this because they want to keep you connected to the app which is not necessary .

2024 hybrid: Based on what you wrote, I just deleted my FordPass app from my phone even though I wasn't having any battery issues. I will pay attention to see if I notice any changes. I can always add it back and can view my points online etc. etc.

 

[Aherpa]

Good call keeping the keys from the truck.

Going to try moving the key bowl from next to the garage further away to see if symphony of clicks quiets down. No bat issues, but early days so far.

You might consider wrapping your fob in tin foil, not only for this issue but also to keep people from cloning it to steal the vehicle. Especially if your truck is parked outside.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-keep-your-cars-key-fob-from-being-hacked-1847691268

 

[RHButler]

Not sure how true but was told by Ford, when asking about Ford Pass points you get for purchasing a new vehicle, that they would be added after signing up the app but removed from your total if the app is removed within 6 months.
I did receive the points after signing up.

 

[Deweyordeweynot]

The clicking is when the truck is off . Try opening your hood . You will hear a lot of clicking noises . It’s totally not necessary when the truck is off for the truck to open and close relays or transfer any info to the computer when off . It is an unnecessary battery drain . It also does it when unlocking the doors with the touchpad or key fob . Compare it to another vehicle . I’ve never owned a vehicle that does this new or old .

We have a 2018 Subaru Forester and the battery failed to start the car. I figured, 5 year old battery = due to be replaced, and I did. Last week I get a letter from Subaru, telling me there's an issue with battery drain on select models: apparently the DCM repeatedly attempts to call a now-defunct 3g network and kills the battery. It doesn't click or whine or make any noises (which is sneaky, if you ask me) and Subaru will replace the battery and update the DCM at no charge. So I have to take it in so they can (a) verify the DCM is the culprit, then (b) submit a claim with the receipt for the new battery and (C) hope they reimburse me.
I'd be interested in knowing why it's calling out in the first place...we're out of warranty and don't have a Starlink subscription...so the moral of the story is "don't blame Ford: they're all doing it and not telling us".

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