I have had the battery checked in my ford mondeo hatchback 'V' reg (sept 1999) and it is fine. However it will be flat withing a few hours unless I remove the fuse that controlls all those divices that normally stay on when the ignition is not on - that is the central locking, radio, inside clock, and inside lights. There must be a short circuit on one of these functions. Has anyone had such a poblem, and could possibly point to exactly where this fault is most likely to be, and how I may fix it?

Steve, September 2004

It may be that it's one of the door latches is sticking on when locked and still making a circuit. Ihave had the same problem and mine was the drivers side door latch £113 for the latch from ford or £207 for them to fit it. Get it checked first.

ian stewart, April 2012

put someone in the boot and close it to makesure the lights not stuck on,also take the bulb out in the glove box,if thats not it your alternator could be not holding the charge when your stoped

steve warrington, January 2007

Will hav to isolate problem .....either by unplugin each item till drain goes away or cut wire to each item till you can isolate drain ....

bg, November 2005

make shaw the boot light is not staying on when boot is shut .if ok you will need to check current draw with an amp meter .

mec, September 2004

have you had your battery charger check ( i can not remember the real name)

sam rushbrook, September 2004