Bad Cell on Motorcraft Battery w/ 1500 miles
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08-06-2000, 01:03 PM
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Bad Cell on Motorcraft Battery w/ 1500 miles
The above subject says it all. Now I've got to take off work, drive to dealer in other vehicle, exchange battery, come back home, re-install, reset clock, compass, presets, etc. By the way, positive terminal cover broke off when opening. Ford, are you listening?
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Crew Coach
2001 F150 4x2 Lariat Supercrew, Oxford White w/silver two-tone, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Captain's Chairs, Towing Pkg, 6-CD, Bed Extender, Westin SS Nerf Bars, Line-X sprayed-in bedliner, EGR deflector, wheel & spare locks by McGard
Other planned mods: hard tonneau cover, K&N filter, Husky floor liners, speaker upgrades, Longhorn hitch cover, etc., etc., etc.
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Crew Coach
2001 F150 4x2 Lariat Supercrew, Oxford White w/silver two-tone, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Captain's Chairs, Towing Pkg, 6-CD, Bed Extender, Westin SS Nerf Bars, Line-X sprayed-in bedliner, EGR deflector, wheel & spare locks by McGard
Other planned mods: hard tonneau cover, K&N filter, Husky floor liners, speaker upgrades, Longhorn hitch cover, etc., etc., etc.
#2
08-06-2000, 10:23 PM
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Coach: It is frustrating when your new truck goes down for something as simple as the "old technology lead acid battery". If it makes you feel a little better, this is a very rare problem. Ford doesn't make their batteries, and I really don't know who their current vendor is right now. Consumer Reports gave the Motorcraft batteries a very good rating late last year, and I do know that there are a lot of these type still out there cranking away years later. I hope your luck on the rest of the truck holds..bad battery beats a door crack hands down for warranty problems that have been posted here! j.b.
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99 SC Sport, Silver color everywhere, 4.2 auto,3.55 rear gear, split bench, stock AM/FM @ 2 cheesy speakers w/Ford brand bedliner. Keep'n stock from the factory because we love it for what it is...One fine ride!
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99 SC Sport, Silver color everywhere, 4.2 auto,3.55 rear gear, split bench, stock AM/FM @ 2 cheesy speakers w/Ford brand bedliner. Keep'n stock from the factory because we love it for what it is...One fine ride!
#3
08-08-2000, 03:28 PM
Sorry!!I'm surprised that they would exchange it for you without analyzing and installing themselves under warranty. Hopefully your new one will be better!!!!
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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back,
3" exit Y-pipe, Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.
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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back,
3" exit Y-pipe, Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.
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08-10-2000, 11:55 AM
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Your right. Roadside assistance had to tow it in, dealer analyzed, and confirmed "bad cell". The replaced it at no charge and I was back on my way home. The Texas heat could have taken a toll on the battery, even at 1500 miles. Anyway, Ford handled satisfactorily. It was a minor nuisance, but as usual, sh*t happens.