So, the ford is back running. It was simply the battery. That car has the worst design for getting the battery in and out, and I think that took me longer than just about anything else in the process.
But needless to say I am glad it is back together. The battery, from Costco, only last 20 months, and that is WAY too short a time for a battery to last. The guy at Costco said that in his experience the batteries they sell either last 18 months or just over 3 years (that puts them just out of warranty). Well, at least mine died early so I got it under warranty.
Anyways, battery replacement. That is an easy fix that just about anyone can do in a car. Don’t be scared to try it.