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Wow! What a response to my question. I appreciate all the great info. My batteries are still good in my truck. They appear to be original. I bought the truck used. I have heard so many problems with ficums due to battery failures. Do the motorcraft batteries have a date code on them?
They do not have a date code. They are covered under the trucks bumper-to-bumper warranty only. I have heard of many stories about these batteries only lasting to the 3 yr / 36k mile point. That was my experience also. BTW - the only way you can get the original battery covered under the bumper-to-bumper warranty is to bring the truck TO THE DEALERSHIP - WITH the OEM batteries in the truck.
i replaced mine this year (truck is an 06) with the walmart maxx batteries havent had any problems out them yet. just as good as any other battery imo.
I have had 2 sets of Optima Red top. The first set was replaced after a little less then 2 years for free. The second set went a little over 3 years and just out of Warranty. For the additional price I didn't think it was worth it with the short Warranty period as well so I moved away from Optima.
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01 Excursion, 4 x 4 Limited, 265/75/16 Firestone Transforce HT maintain 72 psi front- 70 psi in rear, Superchip, 3.73 rear end, Airbags front and back (10-15 psi) 275,000 miles.
01 F-350 dually, 4 x 4 Lariat, Hypertech chip, AFE air intake, 4 inch MBR Exhaust, rear air bags (25-50 psi) 110,000 miles.
Can't speak for the Red top Optimas, but I have had Blue tops in my Airstream...both have crapped out just over the two year mark, past the warranty. The first one actually blew the little grey pumice-like plug and vented into the trailer...scared the crap out of me, because it happened at two in the morning, and it smelled like rotten eggs, so I immediately thought gas leak. My electrical system checked out, so it wasn't a problem with the rig.
I can't justify paying $200 for a battery that's only going to last me two years and possibly stranded, when I need power.
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2004 F-350 CC DRW LB FX4 4x4
Oxford White/Arizona Beige
King Ranch
Herrin Hauler bed
4.10 Trac-Lok
Reman'd 6.0L @43,956 miles
Reman'd Turbo @54,814 miles
I installed the Sears Die Hard Platinum (Odyssey) batteries in my truck earlier this year. I also have the larger marine versions in my trailer. Both sets are performing excellent.
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2004 F350, 6.0L TorqShift, SRW, CC, LB, Lariat, 4X4, Built Feb 2004
8" Lift, Fox Shox, 37x13.5x17 Toyo Open Country MT on Weld Evo Velociti XT, 4.88 Gears, MagnaFlow Exhaust, AMP Research PowerStep, Auto Meter Cobalt Gauges (EGT Boost Trans), ScanGaugeII, Firestone Air Bags/Compressor/Tank, BulletProofDiesel EGR Cooler, Valvoline lubricants, Final Charge Global ELC, DieselSite Coolant Filter
My brother in law put AUTOLITE brand in and had to replace them in 2 years they leaked alot from breathers, and one died. I put them in my X about 4 months after he and mine started leaking out about 6 months after I got them. I think I'm on borrowed time. had them for three years and what a mess they make His where not leaking yet when I bought mine. I've have a DEKA in my boat for 7 years now and think I'll go that route when needed. Batteries are made by EXIDE.
1973 K5 Blazer 383stroker,TrickFlow alum.heads,Crower forged rods-roller lifter cam-roller rockers,Keith Black10.5:1,Doug Thorley tri-y,MSD,ARP,Q-jet,on 1 ton axles,1991 front clip,3K miles on FULL body off rebuild
What I meant was Johnson Controls has a battery manf. plant in Waterton, Wisc. Or they did the last time I was there about 5 years ago.
NO PROBLEM BUT JOHNSON CONTROLS DOES HAVE A PLANT IN MEXICO THEY ARE STILL A DECENT BATTERY I JUST LIKE TO BUY AMERICAN WHEN I CAN BUT THESE DAYS GETTING HARDER TO FIND AMERICAN
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2005 F350 XL REGULAR CAB 6.0 11 FOOT SERVICE BOX DRW STOCK 212,347 ON THE CLOCK
1997 34.5 FLEETWOOD AVION 5TH WHEEL
2003 F350 XLT CREW CAB 7.3 STOCK DRW 85,000 on the clock
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My brother in law put AUTOLITE brand in and had to replace them in 2 years they leaked alot from breathers, and one died. I put them in my X about 4 months after he and mine started leaking out about 6 months after I got them. I think I'm on borrowed time. had them for three years and what a mess they make His where not leaking yet when I bought mine. I've have a DEKA in my boat for 7 years now and think I'll go that route when needed. Batteries are made by EXIDE.
EXIDE MAKES THEIR OWN BATTERIES AND ALSO MAKE NAPA AND BOTH WILL LEAK VERY BAD DONT KNOW WHO MAKES CARQUEST BUT THEY LEAK ALSO DEKA IS ONE OF THE BEST BATTERIES ON THE MARKET AUTOMOTIVE AND INDUSTRIAL
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2005 F350 XL REGULAR CAB 6.0 11 FOOT SERVICE BOX DRW STOCK 212,347 ON THE CLOCK
1997 34.5 FLEETWOOD AVION 5TH WHEEL
2003 F350 XLT CREW CAB 7.3 STOCK DRW 85,000 on the clock
JOHN 3:16
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My original Ford batteries were still fair-good after 7 years but it was time to replace. I have read on these posts that week batteries will shorten Alternator life. Ok to buy Ford batteries but will you get a 3 year replacement warrenty? Will your Dealership service them if necessay or will you get a hard time? I replaced with Walmart Batt. because of availibility.Njeer says it all.
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F-250 2000 4x2 SC SD Long Bed, 6-speed, American Racing 'Kong Wheels, Glasstite Camper Shell & Vintage Airstream gone...! Replaced with vintage Pop-up Sunlight Truck camper that fits in garage.
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His where not leaking yet when I bought mine. I've have a DEKA in my boat for 7 years now and think I'll go that route when needed. Batteries are made by EXIDE.
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