Battery replacement
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Trailering
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Battery replacement
I have a 2013 F350 SRW diesel.
What is the expected life of the original batteries?
In the owners manual, (page 319) there is a long process to "reprogram" the computer after a battery replacement. It does mention "E85" and similar gas phrases. The diesel has no such discussion.
Is this reprogram for gas engines only or do I need to do it on my diesel as well?
Thanks for the help.
What is the expected life of the original batteries?
In the owners manual, (page 319) there is a long process to "reprogram" the computer after a battery replacement. It does mention "E85" and similar gas phrases. The diesel has no such discussion.
Is this reprogram for gas engines only or do I need to do it on my diesel as well?
Thanks for the help.
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preacher im a new member also. battery life has many variables i use to have to replace some before vehicles where sold at dealer... the worse thing you can do to a piece of equipment is leave it set. shouldn't have issue. but if your worried the parts store sells memory savers that run on 9v battery and plug into cig lighter or power outlet just make sure outlet is hot all the time. key off plug something into it to check for power
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I try to remember to replace all my batteries every three years, regardless of their condition. I'm perfectly fine with spending about $100 every three years to avoid the hassles of a dead/weak battery on a cold winter day.
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Always replace diesel batteries in pairs. Typical lifespan will be determined by a multitude of variables. Climate, usage, condition of batteries and so on. Despite your truck being a newer 6.7l, there's some good information on the 6.0 section pertaining to batteries, body grounds and alternators.
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Also, when changing batteries, only disconnect one at a time to keep any programming current. No need to disconnect both at the same time, just change both out, one after the other as noted above.
Of course, watch or protect the positive cables and terminals during the process to avoid a direct ground.
Of course, watch or protect the positive cables and terminals during the process to avoid a direct ground.
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r2millers.....xlnt info, that's how I do my batts. and I've never had a problem. Also to the OP, my '02 F250 orig. batts lasted almost 8 1/2 yrs. Bought 2 new ones at Costco and after 1 yr. one went bad. When I took the truck back Costco replaced both, the service guy said they would never replace just one on a 2 batt. system. They use Interstate now which is a pretty decent part but the warranty is great.
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Motorcraft batteries used to last 10 years with no abuse. that being said if you drain to zero at any time take 3 years off. let it sit and get low take time off. If they are not abused I would let them go until you notice something after 5 years or so. IMO.
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Tuned
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I got almost exactly 8 years out of my original batteries on my 2000. Wish you could by the original factory batteries, but even the Motorcraft parts batteries are not the same as the factory used.
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r2millers.....xlnt info, that's how I do my batts. and I've never had a problem. Also to the OP, my '02 F250 orig. batts lasted almost 8 1/2 yrs. Bought 2 new ones at Costco and after 1 yr. one went bad. When I took the truck back Costco replaced both, the service guy said they would never replace just one on a 2 batt. system. They use Interstate now which is a pretty decent part but the warranty is great.
I have a Costco battery for another vehicle that I charge or drive regularly, although not driven much, so I have a tender on it.
Two weeks ago my vom showed the voltage at 12.65 volts on this newer Interstate with a Mfg date code of 4/16. A week later, it now shows 10.5 volts. I deep charged and it didn't help. Looks like I lost a cell on an "almost" new battery. Kinda of surprising but I know Costco will replace.
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Also, when changing batteries, only disconnect one at a time to keep any programming current. No need to disconnect both at the same time, just change both out, one after the other as noted above.
Of course, watch or protect the positive cables and terminals during the process to avoid a direct ground.
Of course, watch or protect the positive cables and terminals during the process to avoid a direct ground.
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My 850cca optima red top was bought in 2005 and served life in three different mud trucks of mine, then six years ago it went into my 2004 f350 when the factory battery went. I just replaced the optima a few days ago because it started to get days when it wouldn't crank the truck. I replaced it with a 1000CCA interstate battery
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Also, when changing batteries, only disconnect one at a time to keep any programming current. No need to disconnect both at the same time, just change both out, one after the other as noted above.
Of course, watch or protect the positive cables and terminals during the process to avoid a direct ground.
Of course, watch or protect the positive cables and terminals during the process to avoid a direct ground.
Great tip about only removing one at a time for diesels. I will need to remember that next time
Being a 6oh owner, I dont mess around with the health of my batteries or alternator which in turn directly effect my FICM. And I only use Interstate 850CCA
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Thanks to all. I went out just before this post, and truck was DEAD. No remote worked. Door keypad dead. Key opened door, but no interior lights, no chimes...
I put the charger on, and it drew 5 amps for 24 hours. Still charging when I disconnected. The next day, it started right up. No issues. The clock even had the right time and radio memory remained. I found nothing left on or any reason for the draw down.
It is not driven daily, and it had been sitting for a couple weeks, which was not unusual. No problems since.
I guess this goes into the "who knows?" file. Good to know I should not be due for 2 new batteries!
I put the charger on, and it drew 5 amps for 24 hours. Still charging when I disconnected. The next day, it started right up. No issues. The clock even had the right time and radio memory remained. I found nothing left on or any reason for the draw down.
It is not driven daily, and it had been sitting for a couple weeks, which was not unusual. No problems since.
I guess this goes into the "who knows?" file. Good to know I should not be due for 2 new batteries!
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