Goth Vic (2003 LX Sport) - Down on power had to put it down

[gdmjoe]

I knew it would happen one day. It was just a matter of time.

After 12 years and 9 months of faithful service its end-of-life happened today (06Aug2014). The telltale click,click,click,click,click when the key was turned harbingered its fate. The 130 cranking amps confimed it.

And even though the AAA jump-start guy said "It looks brand-new!" it was time. Had to euthanize the original, factory installed Motorcraft battery.

*sniff* Could I get a moment of silence please ... Like that of the non-running engine or the radio/CD-player that no longer filled the cabin with melodic noise or ... :bigcry:

Don't worry ... I'll be fine. :depress:
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[Motorhead350]

I was scared for a second.

Get a new battery from Home Depot. They are about 60 bucks less than anywhere else with warranty!

[Dave2]

Time for a new motor...

Make it Zombie Goth next time...:D

[Motorhead350]

Time for a new motor...

Make it Zombie Goth next time...:D

The car needs a battery, not an engine.

[MMBLUE]

Funny Joe !!!!!!!!! Love it.. Those batteries last forever eh?

[MyBlackBeasts]

Joe, if ONLY there was a Like button!!! Too funny! :lol::lol::lol:

[fastblackmerc]

Joe, you knew you were on borrowed time........

[RF Overlord]

I'll give you $8 for the car...as long as it has the original floor mats.

[FW_Linc/Merc]

Tightwad. Just because you could did not mean you should have waited that long. You are replacing it with another Motorcraft battery right.

[TAKEDOWN]

She'll be back.

[gdmjoe]

fastblackmerc - Joe, you knew you were on borrowed time........
But THEN ..... Really, aren't we all?
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[gdmjoe]

FW_Linc/Merc - Tightwad. Just because you could did not mean you should have waited that long.
Did ya ever just see how long something would last? Remember that Seinfeld episode where Kramer takes a new car on a test drive with the salesman?

Ya ... It was like that. BTW ... NO SOUP FOR YOU!

Besides ... I paid GOOD $$$$$ back in 2002 and (damnit) parts should last.

So the question remains ... WHY! for the love of all that's holy, can't they put some quality into a vehicle and its parts. http://www.gdmjoe.com/dunno.gif I guess we'll just never know.
Though the answer is 42


You are replacing it with another Motorcraft battery right.
There are *new* Motorcraft electrons coursing thru its wires even as I type.
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[gdmjoe]

TAKEDOWN - She'll be back.
Geez I hope not.

I buried her deep and covered the dismembered parts with quicklime and chlorine bleach.
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[Embassy]

I was scared for a second.



Same here. I wondered how such a meticulously-kept automobile could have mechanical issues.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Send it to the glue factory. LOL

[kirk]

Joe, my Marauder is still on its original battery. I'm doing the Seinfeld thing myself. Every time I hit the key I wonder if it will be the last time. Looking to break a battery longevity record. I'll let ya'll know when it goes.

[BigCars4Ever]

I replaced my battery with a Motorcraft from Ford the first time and it only lasted 3 years. The replacement batteries are not the same as the ones we got from the factory. Save your money and skip the Motorcraft. I got an Energizer from Sams club for $80 that has been going like a champ especially since my car is not a daily driver.

[larryo340]

I replaced my battery with a Motorcraft from Ford the first time and it only lasted 3 years. The replacement batteries are not the same as the ones we got from the factory. Save your money and skip the Motorcraft. I got an Energizer from Sams club for $80 that has been going like a champ especially since my car is not a daily driver.

I think that failure was in the minority...

I've only used Motorcraft batteries in all my families cars and they always have lasted quite long. I do usually change them out after eight years just to play it safe.