Truck won't stay running
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Asked by Gene Feb 04, 2019 at 12:37 PM about the 1998 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1998 got a new battery and  
alternator  but truck still loses charge
in battery, or drains the battery  then
dies. Lights on dash go out then
some times nothing at all when i turn
the key . when battery is charged it
starts up and we do it all over again.

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