No, bbf, I certainly realize you are trying to help, and as always, you do so in a very in-depth and respectful manner.
This is at the top of my list of things that keep me up at night.
And, while I realize the importance of DEEP SLEEP, it just seems to me based on the number of dead vehicles being reported, that the software could be adjusted so that those who have new vehicles with fresh batteries are not experiencing issues. And, there are reports from people with new vehicles who have experienced DEEP SLEEP anywhere between the vehicle not being in use for a week to just overnight.
But, yes, there could be other variables concerning how much the car is driven or even driven in EV mode only (which is usually how I drive). To return from vacation to a dead vehicle is a scary scenario and it concerns me greatly that the chances of it happening are actually rather high and that perhaps Lincoln could have put more effort into educating its drivers on how to avoid it from happening. I mean, is there anything even in the manual about DEEP SLEEP prevention and optimal driving habits? It doesn't seem like anybody knows how to prevent it.
So, that is the reason for taking it up the ladder, if indeed it will do anything.
@heywardjr, if you are reading this, did you post a photo anywhere of how to hook up the trickle charger to the battery? I just opened up the hood of the vehicle to connect mine and I can't even recognize where the battery is located. I think it's under something.