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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Battery cable replacement

I destroyed my positive battery terminal today.

How do I repair it? Do I need an entire new cable?

Is this what I'm needing?

Car Part Wholesale - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog - Motorcraft Battery Cable Wc95599a - For 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 8 Cyl 7.3L

 
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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those are the LEAD leads, they no longer used those on our SD, since 2000
The replacement leads are all SS connections
I got the same link when I was looking.
You could just cut the power wires from the LEAD and buy a general battery post connector, the leads are probably OK
 
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyDiesel71
those are the LEAD leads, they no longer used those on our SD, since 2000
The replacement leads are all SS connections
I got the same link when I was looking.
You could just cut the power wires from the LEAD and buy a general battery post connector, the leads are probably OK
Are you sure they quit using them since 2000? Mine is an 01.

Either way, is the cable that I posted the correct one? Seemed pretty cheap for an OEM replacement so I'd probably buy it if its correct. The local stealer wanted $150.

I screwed around with a generic connector today and couldn't make it work...will probably try another one tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Looks the same in my 2004
 
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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I could be wrong
I have an 02 and don't have the same bulky connector on mine.
I have seen some earlyy 99-2000 with what you have
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Cool

Yeah my 2001 has those, and when my terminal clamps were too deformed, I had to replace the entire harness, IIRC the parts costed me $230, just so I could replace my battery properly. I tell ya that Ford Stealership will do it to ya everytime!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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mine looks the same (2002). I replaced the one on my dad's 05, and it was a BEEEYOOOOTCH. it snakes across the engine bay underneath in some small places, and isn't very easy to get my hands into. would not want to do it again.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Rock Auto has the same Motorcraft cable for $26.99.

EDIT: On second look I'm not sure either one is right. If I was you I would contact Ed.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214072
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Monster-4
Rock Auto has the same Motorcraft cable for $26.99.

If your right, I would just feel stupid.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Well I didn't want to wait so I bought one from Oreilly's for $76.

Fit ok, took a little bit of modification. Certainly not "OE".

I'll wait and buy a Motorcraft next time.

At least this one doesn't have the stupid lead terminals.
 
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