12v Battery Recommendations
05-31-2013, 12:53 PM
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12v Battery Recommendations
I believe the life time of the Mustang’s battery is coming to an end. It is the original battery, so I guess 4 years for a factory one isn’t too bad. Every time I change the tune and have to have the key in the on position the battery loses its charge quickly. So the question I’m asking is: If you have changed your original battery, what did you replace it with and would you recommend it?
05-31-2013, 08:44 PM
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My original one finally crapped out on me this spring. The 500 cca batteries in these cars were not the best to begin with. Some people were replacing them a couple of years in. Ford doesn't even offer it anymore...they've replaced it with another that has 590 cca, and has the same measurements. # BTX96R590, about $135.
There are lots of aftermarket options as well.
There are lots of aftermarket options as well.
06-01-2013, 08:47 AM
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I have always used Motorcraft batteries as they work well and have great warranty. Optima batteries are supposed to be good as well but from what I hear are quite expensive. I used to have issues with batteries because my cars would sit all winter but since I started using a battery tender I haven't had to replace one.
08-08-2013, 07:17 AM
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My original one finally crapped out on me this spring. The 500 cca batteries in these cars were not the best to begin with. Some people were replacing them a couple of years in. Ford doesn't even offer it anymore...they've replaced it with another that has 590 cca, and has the same measurements. # BTX96R590, about $135.
There are lots of aftermarket options as well.
There are lots of aftermarket options as well.
I picked up the new battery # BTX96R590 at Fry Ford yesterday. $129.99 plus tax. My old one lasted until last weekend, It just wouldn't hold a charge any more.
Thanks for the info everyone.
08-09-2013, 10:54 PM
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If you have had good luck with the OEM battery then I would probably replace it that. My wifes Escape is a 2006 and has the original battery and still seems fine....I am expecting it to start showing signs of weakening....probably this winter I would imagine. I have had good luck with AC Delco batteries in my other vehicles.....the last two I had lasted 6 years each.
I have had bad luck with OPTIMA red top batteries.....I went through 3 in one year as they would not hold a charge. I thought they were suppose to be the best but from what I have read from other posts their quality has slipped and my experience with them backs up the complaints. After my 3rd one died, I replaced it with a AC Delco and worked fine for a year and I have since sold the car so it was the battery(s) and not my alternator that was the problem. Disappointing because of their ads and stuff.
I have had bad luck with OPTIMA red top batteries.....I went through 3 in one year as they would not hold a charge. I thought they were suppose to be the best but from what I have read from other posts their quality has slipped and my experience with them backs up the complaints. After my 3rd one died, I replaced it with a AC Delco and worked fine for a year and I have since sold the car so it was the battery(s) and not my alternator that was the problem. Disappointing because of their ads and stuff.
