The battery in my ’04 SVTF is showing signs of old age. I realize that the car is 7 years old (ouch!). A cupla questions:
1) What is typical life expectancy of the original battery?
2) Any recommendations re: replacement batteries?
I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
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oldoutboardjim
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FocusMech.73155
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seven years is about right if you take care of it. I would highly recommend getting a motorcraft battery. they are great replacements and have a warranty also.
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Agreed.FocusMech.73155 wrote:seven years is about right if you take care of it. I would highly recommend getting a motorcraft battery. they are great replacements and have a warranty also.
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I also Agree.Redlineracer12 wrote:Agreed.FocusMech.73155 wrote:seven years is about right if you take care of it. I would highly recommend getting a motorcraft battery. they are great replacements and have a warranty also.
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Steve@Tasca
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No huge discount on Motorcraft batteries but $96.76 plus a $9.00 core charge and we've got them in stock if you want one Jim.
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http://www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/i ... eid=213668
1-800-598-1484 or spowell@tasca.com
http://www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/i ... eid=213668
1-800-598-1484 or spowell@tasca.com
Battery life will depend on a number of things.
The one in my 07 died in less than 3 years. thing that sucked was I had to get it towed to the dealership since they have to put it on life support (while in the car) and do a bunch of tests to verify, before replacing under warranty. the dealership was nice and picked up the tab,,,lol
my tahoe was about 5 years, it decided to die during the blizzard we just had, go figure.
I always tell people 5 years, if it lasts longer thats great. most of the time 5 years and my batteries go south, no matter the brand.
The one in my 07 died in less than 3 years. thing that sucked was I had to get it towed to the dealership since they have to put it on life support (while in the car) and do a bunch of tests to verify, before replacing under warranty. the dealership was nice and picked up the tab,,,lol
my tahoe was about 5 years, it decided to die during the blizzard we just had, go figure.
I always tell people 5 years, if it lasts longer thats great. most of the time 5 years and my batteries go south, no matter the brand.
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the focus alt is a weak pos. get a optima red top it has around 10 hours reserve. 900 cca and last 10 years. the down side is if your alt craps the bed you wount know till ten hours later 
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BTW: My battery appears to be fine. Still starts great, etc. Musta been a hickup when I thought it was getting tired.
"Old Guy's" SVT:
2004 CD Silver 3-door w/blue interior (one of 244 in that color scheme in 2004)
Build #879 of 1,978
Mods: JRSC+BBK; C-F-M Rear Engine Mount; FSWERKS Stealth Exhaust
2004 CD Silver 3-door w/blue interior (one of 244 in that color scheme in 2004)
Build #879 of 1,978
Mods: JRSC+BBK; C-F-M Rear Engine Mount; FSWERKS Stealth Exhaust
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Stocker, 8 yrs, cranks right up in this ridiculously cold weather. If it dies tomorrow, it would be the best damn car battery I've ever had.
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We have a few 2001 ford rangers in our fleet with factory motorcraft batteries. Not all of them, but enough to notice.
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She cranked or should I say turned over and started this morning. When she goes, I might just miss her.
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the car in your picture the wagon is made by a canadian vw tuner HPA. it has a svt swap with JRSC and nitrus to cool the SC case.yeah i know its random , but i dont drink or smoke no more and its 230 amHotRodWagon wrote:She cranked or should I say turned over and started this morning. When she goes, I might just miss her.
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