u/Fitz_Boatswain

This is probably not a new question.

2024 Expedition Max Platinum, purchased March 2025

The alert “Remote services disabled to preserve battery life” should indicate a low battery. With two recent services, the technician has read the battery at 40% and 60%. I get this alert probably 2-3 times per week. This is my daily driver, commute roughly 16 miles round trip, plus stops.

Autozone just tested the battery and got 12.4V, alternator good, starter at 10.45V.

What’s my next step? Take to the dealer for assessment under the warranty? I went thinking I needed a new battery, which seemed silly given the short age and 15k miles I’ve put on it in less than 18 months.

Will be staying near Riverwalk next week and need suggestions for a Wednesday or Thursday brunch that includes cocktails. Most places I see are weekend brunch so it doesn’t necessarily need to have a brunch specific menu, but needs to cater to a midmorning meal with drinks.