What Battery would U suggest?
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When mine went I replaced it with a Motorcraft just like it came with. It cost a bit more, but there's a lot of junk out there these days. I always hated selling batteries because people always bought the cheapest thing and then cried when it gave them problems. A few more bucks for something good is money well spent.
I just put the high end one from Napa in mine, but If I had had the time to get it I would have bought a Motorcraft. They are both good batteries.
Just replaced original Motorcraft after 8 years with another Motorcraft for $109.00.
Original Motorcraft is still in my truck and it's a 2001.
If my truck got driven more I would probably be in the same boat. My truck only comes out a few times every year, so the battery really gets abused. The original still lasted about 8 years.
+1 on motorcraft
MotorCraft.
napa gold here, no issues
Die Hard.
I just replaced my original battery with an Interstate Batteries Megatron Plus, and it doesn't hurt that my family's Ace Hardware sells them. Got a nice discount on it :rockon:
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FWIW the Motorcraft is manufactured by Johnson Controls (so are half of all batteries out there)
The EverStart Maxx at WalMart is made by Johnson Controls - and if you compare them side by side - yes they are the exact same battery...
The EverStart Maxx at WalMart is made by Johnson Controls - and if you compare them side by side - yes they are the exact same battery...
Most batteries are made by the same companies, but not necessarily to the same specs. Just because the case is the same doesn't mean the guts are the same quality, just the same shape.
Kinda like most O2 sensors are made by Bosch, but if you get an OE part it almost always works better than an aftermarket one.
Kinda like most O2 sensors are made by Bosch, but if you get an OE part it almost always works better than an aftermarket one.
They make Diehard as well, my next battery will be another motorcraft since this Diehard I replaced my original motorcraft battery with holds less of a charge then my basement carpet. Month old and dead, I take it in and they test it. It comes back ok, but now after getting it back it's hot and is making a sloshing noise. My guess is they had to top it off to charge it.
Doesn't matter, I never drive my Lightning anymore.
Sent from my "secret" underground bunker.
All I know is that if I buy a Ford and it is stock I put Motorcraft parts in it, and then I have the same long worry free lifespan.
Google found me this:
The Best Car Batteries: Top Model Types and Brands - CarsDirect.com
And also this (which has a list of battery companies, and the manufacturer):
CarTech, Inc.: Browsing What to Look for in a New Battery
Google found me this:
The Best Car Batteries: Top Model Types and Brands - CarsDirect.com
And also this (which has a list of battery companies, and the manufacturer):
CarTech, Inc.: Browsing What to Look for in a New Battery
I have a sneaking suspicion that the stock Motorcraft batteries in the F-350 are spiral cores.
I've seen batties cut apart (how ever yrs ago) and all plates were flat, interesting suspicion !!!
Can U expand on this ??
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