Battery Shot

[guzzi svt]

Went to start the SHO at Home Depot and I noticed it was a little slow at first, drove to Lowe's and came out to a battery that wouldn't start the car. I got a quick jump and headed for the Advanced Auto. I left the car running and had them get me a new battery while I stood at the door. They couldn't run alternator or battery test because "they would get fired". It was 8:30PM so I guess they were scared of getting robbed. I just bought a new battery and took it home and installed it. I'll have the charging system and a fully charged old battery tested tonight.

4 years old with 45k miles. Hum!

I would have placed this in the electricl file but there doesn't seem to be one.

[EcoPowerParts]

You're not happy with a 4 year old battery? I'm lucky to make it 2 years here in AZ. Count your blessings!!!!

[SHOdded]

You got good use out of the OEM battery!  Electrical loads being what they are these days, 3-4 year life is not uncommon.  Best to build into budget like any other maintenance item.

Don't think an alternator has gone out on anyone yet.

[jomc111]

Not that abnormal.  It should last longer but hey can say that about alot of things. If you had to jump the car to start it and it stayed running all the way home would think alternator is fine

[BlackMammoth.org]

You're not happy with a 4 year old battery? I'm lucky to make it 2 years here in AZ. Count your blessings!!!!

Yep. My 7 year battery in my M45 lasted 30 months. Luckily this was inside of the pro-rated period on the warranty, so I got a new replacement for free.  The Honda dealer replaced our 2008 CRV battery in 2010, and again in 2011, then I replaced it again this year.

Heat accelerates the death of lead acid batteries, especially flooded plate construction. AGM TPPL batteries (like Optima or Odyssey) do slightly as long as your charging voltage isn't too high.

The cars are one thing... the battery in our airplane is $700 and lasts a similar amount of time 

[jcl78]

Mine died 2 weeks ago. Anything after 3 - 3.5 years is all I expect. Bought the Autocraft AGM 65.

[Needmoreboost]

With all the electronics on this car buy the biggest and best.  Imo.

[bpd1151]

Recently replaced the battery in my 2010 as well.

FWIW, Ford installs a "Medium Duty" rated battery in the SHO's (from the factory).

I replaced it with a Motorcraft "Max" battery.

Although my old one never left me stranded, & nor did I need a jump, I know that to go anything beyond 3yrs on a battery nowadays, is pushing it.

Especially given all of the electrical techno gadgets designed in, and used in, these cars.

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[mjhpadi]

Oh man, I'm past 3 years now...guess I should start looking at a new battery....

[EcoBrick Bob]

As I said recently in a different thread... I also got the same battery that BPD did... went to the largest cranking amp that was same size... Motorcraft Max battery. think it was 850 cranking amps... Under $140. as I recall.  Best warranty and deal I found for a quality battery and was happy to buy from local Ford dealer.  I had let GPS run battery down several times.  Eye on battery was not green.  Still took a charge but felt it was time at 62K.

A few years ago with my 02 Vette, it literally died in son's drive after a 100 mi trip.  First thought it was something besides battery as it wouldn't even click... Thanks GM!!!!!  Was Battery.. never had one do that in 500 new cars... so don't want it to happen to me miles from nowhere...

[jcl78]

Oh man, I'm past 3 years now...guess I should start looking at a new battery....

Yeah, don't wait like I did. The wife asked me if I could wait until the end of the month, so I asked why? She said: "To get every last drop out of it" I told her, batteries just go, they don't warn you. 5 seconds later I hit the start button: clickclickclickclick.

"SEE!!!!"

Then it was me in my shirt and tie replacing the battery in 94 degree heat at my wife's work. I sweat a whole lot...

The Autocraft Platinum AGM 65 is the same battery as Duralast Platinum using the absorbed gas mat technology as in the Optima batteries. All of those batteries are made by Johnson Controls, and come with a 3 year free replacement.

750 CCA, $169

[bpd1151]

I picked up my Motorcraft MAX BXT-65-850 from my local Dealership's parts counter for around $110.

[SHOdded]

That's a great deal, I will have to check with my dealership.

[EcoBrick Bob]

You are probably correct on price... I was covering my rear at $140. including tax.  Whatever the price the MAX battery is a great deal.  Almost all batteries are made by 3 major companies... Quality is based on price and who makes the best deal... "FORD"!!!!

[local17bri]

I had to replace the battery on my 2011 today. I ordered a 750 CCA  Autocraft Platinum AGM battery from Advance Auto online for $169.99  I entered "DOW42" in the discount code box which gave me a $50.00 discount (30% off purchases over $100.00 up to -$50.00 max). Im not sure when this code will expire but it worked for me today. $131.99 total with tax