1998 Ford Windstar starting

1998 FORD WINDSTAR
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BBOUCHERM1
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after sitting a few days i go out to start the van and it cranks about 3 times and then i here a loud pop/bang. after that it cranks slower and then acts like the battery is dead. i hook a charger to it and eventialy get it running, and it will run fine and start right back up. but then after sitting a few days does the same thing. i'm not sure what the bang is its got me nervous.
Sep 22, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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If your saying that a jump start solves your issue, then you need to get a new battery in there first and then see what happens.
Sep 22, 2010 at 12:51 PM
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BBOUCHERM1
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i know but it cranks fine with plenty of power until the bang/pop. then it starts acting as if the batterys dieing. but the battery is not actually dieing a few hours later and it will crank again.
Sep 22, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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[quote:ab1d136958="bboucherm1"]after that it cranks slower and then acts like the battery is dead. i hook a charger to it and eventialy get it running, and it will run fine and start right back up[/quote:ab1d136958]

You stated it starts with a jump. All that is doing is applying more battery power.
Sep 22, 2010 at 12:59 PM