What model to you have? It isn't indicated in your left margin profile. It would help members in answering certain questions which may be 'model specific'.Hi, whats the lifespan of the original motorcraft battery that comes with the EX ?
Anyone had to replace it yet ?
I hope it was replaced under warranty. About a year or so ago I believe that some owners has batteries replaced. A few of them seem to die (battery, not owner) after the vehicle had been parked for a week or two.I had to replace mine yesterday.
I have a 2012 explorer 3.5 V6, base model.
21000 Kilometers (around 14K miles)
I hope it was replaced under warranty. About a year or so ago I believe that some owners has batteries replaced. A few of them seem to die (battery, not owner) after the vehicle had been parked for a week or two.
I can't recall the last time I had to replace a battery.
Peter
Thanks for the link Crystal but I'm hoping that any batteries that have to be replaced at this time on the new generation Explorers would be covered under warranty. A 2 year old battery shouldn't have to be repaced.Hey folks,
If you're in the market for a new battery, should check out these coupons: http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/ServiceCouponsPage. In addition to saving some green, these batteries come with warranties and, if dealer-installed, include free towing. As always, speak to your Service Managers for more information.
Give me a shout over PM if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Crystal
Mine hasn't died yet but I've had to put the trickle charger on it today for the second time in 2 months to bring it up to full charge. This time it took 5 hours to fully charge it on the trickle charge (2 Amps).mine died for the 4th time today... having it towed to the dealer...
never had this prob with batts in the past. anyone else had these kinda problems?
I'm glad they caught that before the warranty was up. Mine battery is 22 months old but only 7,800 miles on the vehicle. Had to charge it up at the end of October and again yesterday. Using 2 Amp trickle charge it took 4 hours the first time and 5 hours last night. I'm getting concerned it won't be too long before it fails.I just had my Ex in for a laundry list of stuff to fix and they happened to test my battery and it failed. It was holding charge but was not holding a full charge and met the requirements for a replacement.
Ex has 34,000 miles on it and is 20 months old... Glad to have received a new battery right before warranty was up.
I'm glad they caught that before the warranty was up. Mine battery is 22 months old but only 7,800 miles on the vehicle. Had to charge it up at the end of October and again yesterday. Using 2 Amp trickle charge it took 4 hours the first time and 5 hours last night. I'm getting concerned it won't be too long before it fails.
Peter
Mine was replaced in March 2013, 2 years after getting the Ex. 13297 km on the odometer. Was getting message, "Battery Saver Program OFF" as soon as I switched off ignition. Dealer did a test and replaced battery.
Six months later I'm now getting the same message again with 15088 km on the odo. Trickle charged (2A) for 8 1/2 hours yesterday and charger still didn't indicate battery was fully charged when I had to drive it but warning message was gone.
Will have dealer check it again at the end of the month when I get oil change and Winter tires put back on.
Not sure if it is due to the number of short trips (10 - 15 minutes) or inactivity that is causing the issue but the OEM battery did fail its test.
Peter
Have a big trip planned for tomorrow. 40 miles (64 km)! That is how far it is to the medical lab and back. Might throw in a couple more for a bit of grocery shopping if I get really daring!Damn man.. get out and take a drive already.. You will be out of practice soon and we will soon be giving you the bird as we drive around you lol.