Mountaineer not starting

[RockyMount5.0]

My wife's truck did not start this morning. She said the battery light was on, and the engine did not turn over. She just heard a clicking sound. I think her battery might have died or alternator. Also, on her console that tells her what her gas mileage is and oil change info, there was a message saying Air Ride not turned on, or something to that effect. Anyone want to give me a hand? I am thinking about jumping her and see what that does. If that does not work, I will take her battery to a local parts shop and have them test it, and test the alternator if I get it running. Any help or direction would be appreciated.

 

[Alec]

Try jumping it, if it jumps its most likely the battery. If it doesn't, it's either the starter or the battery cables.

 

[Stench]

make sure the battery terminals are tightened and are not corroded

 

[RockyMount5.0]

I did not need to jump it. The car started up after it was a little bit later in the day. It was kind of cold, however, it was not really much warmer later on. 40-50*. It cranked kind of slow, then started right up and I have not had any more problems with it. The cables are all tight, and look like new. I should go get it checked out still.

 

[TPLYNCH]

Sounds like the battery is reaching the end of its life....

 

[01EB5.0]

Sounds like bad battery, I would get it replaced before winter comes.

 

[RockyMount5.0]

Already done.