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Started by BlueSHO, September 04, 2014, 06:46:24 AM

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BlueSHO

September 04, 2014, 06:46:24 AM
Went out to start the 12 SHO I have and no start. Wouldn't turn over and had to jump start it. Have 35k on it and looks like the battery is the issue. Put it on the charger when I got home and battery voltage is low and it seems not to want to take a charge. Starts ok with a jump and it's going into the dealer today. Guess I got a bum battery because all my other motorcraft batteries have lasted many many years...
2016 SHO Blue Jeans
2001 Lightning
1996 Mystic Cobra

SHOdded

#1
September 04, 2014, 07:24:50 AM
Batteries exposed to extreme heat/cold nowadays are lucky to last 2-3 years.  Frankly don't seem to have the CCA ratings they should from the factory to deal with all the electronics either.

I would get a Tough Max installed at the dealer.  Higher capacity + 8plus year warranty
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2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

SHO Rod

#2
September 04, 2014, 07:39:04 AM
The original battery in my 2011 died last yeast in a very similar fashion.  Unfortunately it refused to start for me when I was trying to leave work.  Only 12k miles on the odometer at the time.

Ever since my wife's 2002 Lincoln LS I've decided a typical car battery in a highly featured car is only good for 3 years.  Her LS would at least act up for several days before the battery just plain died though.

-Rod

FracaSHO

#3
September 04, 2014, 08:20:35 AM
I had a problem with my battery as well. Was having trouble starting. Ford replaced it under warranty, with a 39 month battery. Like others have said, with all those electronics I decided to get a new battery. I got an Interstate MTP-65 850 CCA. Voltage has been 14+ and have had no issues starting. Even during the polar vortex last winter.
Brad
2010 Tuxedo Black SHO w/ PP

AndyMan04

#4
September 04, 2014, 08:30:32 AM
I recall my 2011 SHO battery dying in Dec of 2013. Motorcraft batteries just don't seem to cut it any more.  :disgust:
2011 Taurus SHO... factory for now.

Boggus

#5
September 04, 2014, 09:25:48 AM
Im on my second battery ... 2013 SHO with 26K miles
2013 unleashed SHO PP

PokerMunkee

#6
September 04, 2014, 09:51:00 AM
I wonder if mine is on the way out.  It takes a long second to start up, longer than other cars I've owned.  Car was built in 10/2012 and lived it's first 1.5 years in Dallas.
2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

ZSHO

#7
September 04, 2014, 10:17:24 AM
M y SHO was built on 11/12 and before my trip a few weeks ago took those two top covers off of the battery and added about half a cup of distilled water,was pretty surprised it took that much.


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donky4444

#8
September 04, 2014, 11:10:21 AM
I had the same thing with my 2011 last year.  Got the battery replaced under warranty at just over 36,000 miles.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

bamsho

#9
September 04, 2014, 03:00:43 PM
Replaced the battery in my '12 last month.  Mine didn't die, it had small crack around the negative side causing corrosion.  Got a slightly bigger CCA from battery dealer we always got for batteries for the big truck and tractors.  Got a Deka.
2013 white Gen 5.  Gearhead Intercooler, Turbosmart wastegate actuators, Alky Controls meth kit, Livernois catted downpipes,  Livernois Corsa cat back black etched tips.  2016 True Street Champion.

SHOw-Me State

#10
September 05, 2014, 11:49:44 AM
Interesting that a few members have posted about cracks.  My battery cracked around the neg terminal also.  Found it odd.  Caused some corrosion that I cleaned up.  I took a couple pics, also with the code stamp, thinking I might send to Ford.  Maybe I'm naïve, but I'm not used to seeing battery cases cracking.  Granted this is a small sampling, but seems to be common with the factory battery.  Odd..
2011 SHO non-PP, Ingot Silver, 2013 fender vents, all stock (for now).
Future: Tune, 3-bar, new plugs.  Catted DP and exhaust someday.

SHOdded

#11
September 05, 2014, 11:55:19 AM
Other brands have also had the cases crack.  Could be from exposure to extreme weather or overtightened terminals.  Best to coat the terminals with anti-corrosion grease, works very well.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BlueSHO

#12
September 06, 2014, 08:17:25 AM
Yeah Ford replaced it under warranty with a 650 cca with a tough max.  35k and about 3 years on the old one
2016 SHO Blue Jeans
2001 Lightning
1996 Mystic Cobra
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