Ecoboost battery died

[Rew409]

I’ve had my 2022 2.0 Ecoboost about 23 months and battery decided it was retirement day. Anybody else have this issue ? What battery did you install ? Measured voltage with a voltmeter and is at 8.9 VDC. Ford batteries are crap and from what I’ve read have a 12 mo /12000 mi warranty . Walmart seems to have a good replacement with a 4 yr free replacement .

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[Glen Baker LLC]

When the time comes and I know it will with our 110°+ temperatures. I'm going with this AGM for the HYBRID from Walmart around $200 with tax.
Have a safe holiday.

GB

 

[Robber's Roost]

I’ve had my 2022 2.0 Ecoboost about 23 months and battery decided it was retirement day. Anybody else have this issue ? What battery did you install ? Measured voltage with a voltmeter and is at 8.9 VDC. Ford batteries are crap and from what I’ve read have a 12 mo /12000 mi warranty . Walmart seems to have a good replacement with a 4 yr free replacement .

I was under the impression the original Ford battery is covered under the 36 month/36k warranty.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I’ve had my 2022 2.0 Ecoboost about 23 months and battery decided it was retirement day. Anybody else have this issue ? What battery did you install ? Measured voltage with a voltmeter and is at 8.9 VDC. Ford batteries are crap and from what I’ve read have a 12 mo /12000 mi warranty . Walmart seems to have a good replacement with a 4 yr free replacement .

If it's bad the 3/36 warranty will replace it. You will have to call dealer and they will test it.

 

[WNYEscapee]

As I mentioned elsewhere, AGM batteries don't impress me. They've been failing prematurely since day one. It is not just a Ford issue either. However, I will go on the record to say I have seen a number of regular wet batteries fail in a year's time, too. These have not been the OE batteries alone, but also numerous replacement ones.
Again, it's not just a Ford issue. We've replaced quite a few different brand batteries within the range 8 months to 2 years old. I can't say if they're just junk or if the systems on newer cars are just too demanding.

Now, I don't know how it is reading this or just how relevant it is, but online with Ford in OASIS it shows the battery's current state along with other vehicle info. I checked mine yesterday after getting home from work. My 1 yr. old Maverick is showing 78%. Now I do not know what the normal state is supposed to read, but this does raise a question. If there's someone with a real electrical background who can shed some light on this, it would be interesting and potentially informational for us all.

As others have said - 3/36 warranty, it should be covered but they have to test it and have the printout from the Ford tester showing it's bad.

 

[WildGrok]

I’ve had my 2022 2.0 Ecoboost about 23 months and battery decided it was retirement day. Anybody else have this issue ? What battery did you install ? Measured voltage with a voltmeter and is at 8.9 VDC. Ford batteries are crap and from what I’ve read have a 12 mo /12000 mi warranty . Walmart seems to have a good replacement with a 4 yr free replacement .

Mine died after 6 months (AGM), dealer replaced it under warranty. I bought the Walmart one (4 year warranty) to keep it as spare

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStar...roup-Size-H6-LN3-48-12-Volt-760-CCA/263573850

 

[Bob The Builder]

Mine was defective basically from day one. It was replaced under warranty at 1,500 miles with a new AGM and all is well.

 

[fossil]

Always had good luck with Ford's wet batteries, 5yrs plus and bad luck with Optima AGMs, 1 yr average.
My Tremor AGM is perpetually in deep sleep but starts right up after sitting idle for 2 weeks at a time.
When the weather turns cold and the Mustang and Victory goes into storage I might address the issue

 

[Tom 71 Maverick 24]

Always had good luck with Ford's wet batteries, 5yrs plus and bad luck with Optima AGMs, 1 yr average.
My Tremor AGM is perpetually in deep sleep but starts right up after sitting idle for 2 weeks at a time.
When the weather turns cold and the Mustang and Victory goes into storage I might address the issue

Agreed - well, on the wet battery side anyway. I went beyond 6 years on the battery in my F-150. It still started the truck when I swapped it out, but it was getting kind of lame. Under-load testing showed it to be at the low end of marginal. I figured better to replace it before it failed, rather than after.

Not sure on which battery my Escape has - honestly never thought much about it.

My lawn tractor, a Cub Cadet, had a pretty lame AGM battery. Gone pretty much in 2 yearsAnd I couldn't swap it out for a wet battery because the area under the seat where the battery goes is just barely large enough for this one. I had to change it out. Was always marginal and needed charging in the spring, but it failed me when I had to shut the mower down way over in the corner of the yard under the power lines. I actually had to jump-start it with the F-150.

Something to keep my eye on, no doubt. I don't know if the battery type is terribly bad, or the charging strategy is bad. Had not considered it because I never encountered a problem until recently.

 

[fossil]

My lawn tractor, a Cub Cadet, had a pretty lame AGM battery. Gone pretty much in 2 yearsAnd I couldn't swap it out for a wet battery because the area under the seat where the battery goes is just barely large enough for this one. I had to change it out. Was always marginal and needed charging in the spring, but it failed me when I had to shut the mower down way over in the corner of the yard under the power lines. I actually had to jump-start it with the F-150.

Darn it now I need to inspect my new Cub

 

[Gschaef]

I’ve had my 2022 2.0 Ecoboost about 23 months and battery decided it was retirement day. Anybody else have this issue ? What battery did you install ? Measured voltage with a voltmeter and is at 8.9 VDC. Ford batteries are crap and from what I’ve read have a 12 mo /12000 mi warranty . Walmart seems to have a good replacement with a 4 yr free replacement .

Just curious - was your original battery AGM or Flooded?

 

[Chopperbobc]

I had 2 bad batterys with my xl within the first 9 months.... but be careful because both of them tested good by the time I got back to the Ford dealership...I was fortunate that the dealership gave me good service and replaced them with a MAX battery and I have not had a problem since....I still monitor the 12v voltage and it never gets below 12v...I believe that the max battery has a higher reserve capacity and this will carry it through the down time...

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I had 2 bad batterys with my xl within the first 9 months.... but be careful because both of them tested good by the time I got back to the Ford dealership...I was fortunate that the dealership gave me good service and replaced them with a MAX battery and I have not had a problem since....I still monitor the 12v voltage and it never gets below 12v...I believe that the max battery has a higher reserve capacity and this will carry it through the down time...

What is the 'MAX Battery' ??
Spec's and or picture.
Thank You
GB

 

[Shoptruck]

Check with your ford dealer. The battery in my 22 was just replaced under warranty as they know the wrong battery were put in early ecoboost mavericks

 

[Chopperbobc]

What is the 'MAX Battery' ??
Spec's and or picture.
Thank You
GB

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