Problem Possible Cause - Power Wheels Ford F-150 Owner's Manual With Assembly Instructions

Problem
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Undercharged battery
Overcharged battery
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Tripped thermal fuse
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions are too stressful
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
battery longer than 30 hours.
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the charger
connector is plugged into the battery, and that the charger
is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is "ON".
Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you
suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of
overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels
service center. They can test your battery for you.
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with
a new Power Wheels
Do not substitute parts.
Each Power Wheels
fuse. A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of
the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed
objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while
power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse
continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels
authorized service center.
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at
least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery
longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector is
plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged
into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is "ON".
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last
forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on
the vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with
a new Power Wheels
substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than one rider at one time, by exceeding the 65 lb.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
the vehicle.
Use only on generally level ground.
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Solution
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