Motorcraft Batteries
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Motorcraft Batteries
What is the expected longevity of a stock Motorcraft battery? I have had a few die on me early, and was wondering if this is typical. The most recent is a 35 series that is about 6.5 years old. I do not live in a very harsh climate (ie southern Virginia), so I would expect them to last a bit longer.
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Mil!ion - I agree, it seems that these lead-acid batteries are hit and miss, based on manufacture and use.
Frank - My battery too was prorated up to 8 yrs as listed on the battery sticker, but the local Ford dealer won't honor that since the car is no longer under warranty.
Frank - My battery too was prorated up to 8 yrs as listed on the battery sticker, but the local Ford dealer won't honor that since the car is no longer under warranty.
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John, I wouldn't accept that from the dealer. In my case, I bought it for my 1988 F150 which I bought recently, and the dealer assured me that as long as I can prove when I bought the battery (ie. sales slip, or some date on the battery), he would honour the warranty for 8 years/prorated.
I would have a chat with your dealer, because the warranty on the battery should be unaffected by the warranty on the car.
Good luck!
Frank.
I would have a chat with your dealer, because the warranty on the battery should be unaffected by the warranty on the car.
Good luck!
Frank.
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My 94 is still working good. It's a 850 cold cranking amps. I think I'll replace it this spring just because!
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Wow! 10 years! Ford rocks! My dad has replaced every battery on all his trucks in the last 2 or 3 years. They are all now 1000 COLD cranking amp batteries. I also have the same battery in my truck. Works great! So good in fact that my truck wasn't charging and I drove it for 3 days before I fixed it! 
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I don't know why but I've always had really good luck with batterys in a new rig. It seems like after I have to spring for the first replacement they only last for about three or four years after that.
I don't know why but I've always had really good luck with batterys in a new rig. It seems like after I have to spring for the first replacement they only last for about three or four years after that.
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