? Battery Problem ?
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? Battery Problem ?
On 12/4/2010 I had FORD install a 750CCA Motorcraft battery in my 2002 King Ranch Supercrew. 3 days ago, I detailed my seats. I did NOT play the radio, or leave any doors open for prolonged time.
Had some company come by, went in to visit. About 3 hours later, I came out to take the truck to the garage. I turned the key, the guages went nuts. The battery drug, and finally started.
I took the truck to FORD yesterday, and they did a simple load test. Out of 750 CCA, they said it showed 525 CCA.
They said that to test it correctly, they needed to do a more thorough test with their fancy tester, and that it would take 2-3 hours, due to the fact that they had to load it run it down, load it and run it down.
They were 45 minutes away from closing time, so I elected to bring it back at a later time.
I did take the truck home, and install a charging cable for a Battery Tender, pull the caps off of the battery, and fill (it was a little low), with distilled water.
I hooked the Battery Tender up overnight, and charged it.
The battery is in it's 37th month on FORDs warranty. At 37 months, it goes into the pro-rated mode.
Does the test results sound "normal" for a 37 month old battery?
FORD said that they would have to do the FANCY battery test to determine if the battery would qualify for replacement under the pro-rated schedule.
Opinions??
Sorry for the long post, just wanted to lay out the facts, as I know/understood them.
Had some company come by, went in to visit. About 3 hours later, I came out to take the truck to the garage. I turned the key, the guages went nuts. The battery drug, and finally started.
I took the truck to FORD yesterday, and they did a simple load test. Out of 750 CCA, they said it showed 525 CCA.
They said that to test it correctly, they needed to do a more thorough test with their fancy tester, and that it would take 2-3 hours, due to the fact that they had to load it run it down, load it and run it down.
They were 45 minutes away from closing time, so I elected to bring it back at a later time.
I did take the truck home, and install a charging cable for a Battery Tender, pull the caps off of the battery, and fill (it was a little low), with distilled water.
I hooked the Battery Tender up overnight, and charged it.
The battery is in it's 37th month on FORDs warranty. At 37 months, it goes into the pro-rated mode.
Does the test results sound "normal" for a 37 month old battery?
FORD said that they would have to do the FANCY battery test to determine if the battery would qualify for replacement under the pro-rated schedule.
Opinions??
Sorry for the long post, just wanted to lay out the facts, as I know/understood them.
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Basically the only information we can judge by is that it was low on charge (525 cca).
Since you've charged it up, they should be able to run a test now. We have Batteries+ stores in my area that will run it for free and it takes like 30 seconds to do the load test.
Since you've charged it up, they should be able to run a test now. We have Batteries+ stores in my area that will run it for free and it takes like 30 seconds to do the load test.
My typical battery life is around 30-36 months, so I can see you needing a new battery Anyhows.
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Battery was totally charged up. Took it to FORD for the BIG test. Battery failed !!!! New battery installed. I am presently using the battery tender to ensure it is completely charged up. VERY COLD here today. Close to ZERO.
Just making sure !!!
Just making sure !!!