oem battery dies..

[johnnyrauder]

well it will be 9 years in june for the oem battery so i guess it's time even thuogh i only have 19k mi. on it. may as well get the same one unless there's something better people are useing. opinons welcome.

[SC Cheesehead]

well it will be 9 years in june for the oem battery so i guess it's time even thuogh i only have 19k mi. on it. may as well get the same one unless there's something better people are useing. opinons welcome.


Have you had the battery tested? May want to do that first to determine the condition (unless it's already died on you). I went with an OEM replacement, decent price and warranty.

[johnnyrauder]

it's pretty dead it just clicks when the key is turned

[Bluerauder]

well it will be 9 years in june for the oem battery so i guess it's time even thuogh i only have 19k mi. on it. may as well get the same one unless there's something better people are useing. opinons welcome.

There have been several thread about batteries in the past year or so. Mine gave out in August 2010 and I replaced it with the OEM Motorcraft BXT-65-650. The first one lasted 7.5 years (92 months).

Here's one thread on batteries with opinions >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65095&highlight=Motorcraft

[johnnyrauder]

thanks that was good info. do you think 850 cca is to much

[SC Cheesehead]

thanks that was good info. do you think 850 cca is to much

Certainly nothing wrong with a more powerful battery, but don't overspend if you don't have to. If you're not subjecting the vehicle to severe service, or if you don't live in a very hot or cold environment, you may not benefit from the higher battery capability.

[Dragcity]

Put a new DECA battery in my son's 2002 Sable. Damn thing sounds like it's going to turn the engine right off it's mounts and out of the hood. Finally found a good battery for that car.

[johnnyrauder]

the guy at the ford parts counter said 850 cca would put strain on the starter. ever hear of such a thing?

[MOTOWN]

that makes no sense! the starter puts a load on the battery, not the other way around

[johnnyrauder]

yea, it didn't make sense when he said it. hard to belive that's his job and he's so clueless.

[JOEMERC]

It may be his job but does not mean he knows or even cares what hes doing.anyway my battery died couple monthes after i bought new in 04 but was covered under warranty.still have in car today no proplems,like the motorcraft .

[johnnyrauder]

i called my local ford dealer they said $109.00. for 650 or 750 cca. guess i'll go with the 750.

[MOTOWN]

not bad for a motorcraft!, hope you get another 9 years out of it

[mike P71]

thanks that was good info. do you think 850 cca is to much

Just replaced mine with an oem 850cca The small difference in price justified having the maximum amps

[mike P71]

the guy at the ford parts counter said 850 cca would put strain on the starter. ever hear of such a thing?

That is pure BS

[johnnyrauder]

yea sayville ford. duh!!

[Chevyguy]

Dying batteries are something I REALLY won't stand too long before I will replace it.

Last 3 of 4 cars I had recently I never bought a battery for!!

Put 115K on my 2001 same Wall Mart Everstart put in just before I bought the car.

94 Had a new looking Diehard Gold still kicking now after 40K miles

Even the old 93 $250 special finally needed a jumpstart after a year in the woods with a blown trans and 50K of use. Got $200 for it for scrap too!!!

[MyRaider]

I'm still on my first battery for my 300A (that I bought new 8 years ago this month). When it finally gives up, you can bet I'll replace it with another Motorcraft battery. :beer: (I have never had a battery last much that 4-5 years in the past.)