Just joined so hello I have a question I have a 2023 F-150 XLT 2.7L and if it sets for a week or more I get a msg its going into sleep mode to conserve the battery I have checked the volts on the battery and when the vehicle is at idle and all checks out ok... Not something I want to put up with for long term any ideas would be appreciated.

 

Vehicles that have a "Controller Area Network" , CAN System and all the modules go into sleep mode after parked for approx 45 minutes. This is completely normal.

If a remote is too close to the vehicle when shut down and parked, it will prevent the modules from going into sleep mode and could drain the battery.

 

Ok thank you for that info the thing that I do not like is it says to drive your vehicle with the air and radio off etc to help charge the battery not doing that in S. Tx when it is 100 degrees then it says if not driven it may require a jump start. Thanks again for your reply.

 

If your truck is always parked inside a garage, hook up a noco genius 10. If it's on the street or your driveway, add the biggest possible solar panel (renogy brand) on the roof, and get 30W minimum, and then a controller, and possibly one or two relays, install it and forget it.

 

Nope but thanks for the reply

 

Solar panel is a must have for every single non-electric vehicle these days. 20 years ago $10 per watt vs today $0.80 per watt. For homes it's regulated and with so many restrictions but not for cars.
If you don't drive 200 miles on the freeway weekly (a trip with less than 10 miles doesn't count), you will need to noco charge your battery weekly to keep it in top condition that can last 6-12 years. Older cars before 2000s 100 miles is sufficient, a 2023 like yours you need 200 miles or replace your battery every 2-3 years.