1998 Ford F150 Battery/charging

1998 FORD F-150
220,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALRISON
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I had to jump start my truck, drove it 58 miles all fine. Got to destination, shut it down. Started it a couple times. Let it sit for about an hour and checked it.... dead. I jumped it again and drove 58 miles home...all fina. Got home, wanted to take battery off, opened hood and found smoke coming from the battery. When I tried to loosen the terminals the top of the battery appeared soft. What is your opinion?
Sep 11, 2009 at 6:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like the alternator overcharging the battery get it load tested immediately the battery can explode
Sep 11, 2009 at 6:24 PM