I would highly doubt that any changes would ever be required for something as simple as changing a battery. Ford explicitly states in manual that this should be done after changing to a new battery and possibly be needed when using an external charger. If the 8 hour process would not update the BMS plus the BCM plus anything needed then the manual would say to take the truck to a dealer to complete the installation. I further expect the 8 hour procedure to be automatically done periodically when computer expects to have 8 hours to do so but may not. The middle of the night clicking, etc is evidence that things are happening. Unfortunately I am not an expert nor have access to Ford's programming info.
appointment was on time, - now I no longer receive the message that the truck has been shut down to conserve battery. The vehicle is still dark, no interior lights, no door chime same as before; except now no notification. Truck has always started fine and continues to spring to life when I insert the key. So at this time it would seem that the notification message has been removed or altered by SSM 51725. procedure was not helpful
I feel your pain and frustration. But sooner or later ya gotta join the 21st century. Maybe by then (your joining) vehicles will be more reliable. It seems "features" trumps reliability. Iam retired with 2 vehicles so it my Ford craps out I will take the Toyota. You are probably still working and need the dependable vehicle.
Yes you are correct BMS reset thanks-
I actually traded two for the single Maverick. I had a Tacoma and Escape previously and before that it was an F150 and a Crosstrek. But the features on the Maverick are the affordable version that you would now pay $80k for on a full size truck or 50-60k on a mid size. I got my Tacoma for $38k and the Maverick cost just as much. It's crazy. It's the first vehicle I paid cash for and I only drive around 8k a year now... if that. Currently on just over 3k in 6 months. So whatever happens, I'm not to worried about it but I know I have the Maverick for at least another 5 years. As soon as the warranty is up it's gone.
Just as a 2 week update and the Weize is going strong. No issue over the President's Day 4 days off. And tested after sitting for a few hours this morning was resting at 12.46V whereas the stock battery would often be down to 12V even or lower.
Hybrid, yes. It's an AGM battery and comes with the vent install location. Although worth noting that the H5 battery is longer than the stock Group 99 and requires removal/flattening of the fore/aft tabs and likely removing the plastic bin during installation (it still fits afterwards).
