Sounds crazy , but I've heard at least one story of the service guys "losing" someone's pile of receipts when trying to get a warranty claim...just sayin'

It's a cray cray world out there . 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

I have a 2022 EB Lariat. Had battery issues last year December 2024. No indications just truck wouldn't start. Brought to dealer twice and they said no issues. I started reading lots of forums. Decided to try the new battery route. Upgraded from H6 to H7 Interstate from Costco as lots of people had success with that. Installed new battery in January 2024. Instantly helped and I thought it fixed it until...just this week, 11 months later dead battery is back. Going to finally cave and go trickle charger option. I also carry a portable jumper. Bottom line is faulty BMS system charging logic affecting people that routinely drive short trips. I have a 7 mile commute to work and rarely drive farther than that distance. My new H7 Interstate held strong for 11 months but just could keep up with the numerous short trip drains and constant suck from all the modules constantly running. It would be interesting to see a poll of average drive distance with battery issues vs not. Guessing around 10 mile or more average trip distance you'd never notice. For those in my camp, under 10 miles, you will struggle eventually...until Ford issues new BMS or software change (a guy can dream...). For us "short trippers" get a trickle charger (or drive longer) is the best option which I hate, but have finally come to grips with.

 

Yeah I recently put a H8 in my 22'. I also have a very short commute. i have decided to throw a charger on it once every couple weeks just to be safe.

 

This is just an update on my switch from the standard junk H6 Ford battery, to the upgraded H7 Everstart I installed. It's winter here, I use my truck once every 2-3 weeks just because. Truck instantly starts, doesn't begin to hesitate at all when starting. Also It has never went into battery saver mode sinch the battery switch that I am aware of.
Ford batteries are junk. While you shouldn't have to, it's worth spending $180 just for piece of mind and never having to think about having to put it on a charger again. If you really want to be safe, put a H8 battery in, but honestly upgrading to an non Ford H7 battery is probably all you need.

 

pretty sure its related to how you drive, mine, i replaced last year, but i don't drive much 10k on my '22. wifes which we bought near the same time, has had no issues, but she drives 40 miles 3-4 times a week.

 

If you were referencing me, my shortest drive is over 20 miles ea way to town. I do no short distance drives, but from November to April, I only drive my truck once every two to three weeks to run it. If it wasn't for all this drain down, I would only use my truck once a month at most during those months. I'm not putting it on a charger unless it won't start

 

I did a napa 94r battery. haven't had that message since. sucks to have to , but i feel better about it.

 

very happy my 2024 came with an H7 from the factory.

 

Update: bad starter! I think that's been my issue all along. Battery is fine and plenty of charge on short trips. New starter did the trick. Makes sense to me now, I just never thought that would be it. However, replacing the battery twice and trickle charger still didn't fix it so I knew that was the next logical step and sure enough!

 

Awesome. Motor on mang. Did you stick with a Motorcraft starter?