Battery Failure - internally shorted

[RHeinz]

I could get warranty service, but they will just replace it with the same battery not to mention that I have to buy a battery to get the vehicle to the dealership so I think I will just bite the bullet.

The OEM battery is an AGM battery and should last 3 to 5 years.

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[Horse]

The OEM battery is an AGM battery and should last 3 to 5 years.

I believe you, and thanks for your reply. I just try another brand.

 

[Horse]

I believe you, and thanks for your reply. I just try another brand.

Glass mat batteries should be less susceptible to vibration, but there have been vother failures.

 

[mpeugeot]

Just as a datapoint, 36.5k miles today... Factory Warranty is OVER... but I have the extended warranty.

 

[Horse]

Well folks ,against my better judgement I decided to die the warranty route. I removed the battery and called the local Ford dealership. I just wanted a new battery but they insisted that the vehicle had to be brought in. They arranged the tow thru Ford roadside service. I must admit I am very apprehensive that they will get the vehicle and tell me since I removed the battery that it voids warranty and they will fix it for a price. I was told that even though without a battery I can't get it out of park that it can be safely towed, I'm not so sure. I honestly believe that is what's going to happen. I'm seriously considering cancelling the service and continue to do it myself. I know I'm just venting,but WTF over.

 

[Horse]

As a post scrip, I have had to many bad experiences with dealer service.

 

[da_jokker]

Well folks ,against my better judgement I decided to die the warranty route. I removed the battery and called the local Ford dealership. I just wanted a new battery but they insisted that the vehicle had to be brought in. They arranged the tow thru Ford roadside service. I must admit I am very apprehensive that they will get the vehicle and tell me since I removed the battery that it voids warranty and they will fix it for a price. I was told that even though without a battery I can't get it out of park that it can be safely towed, I'm not so sure. I honestly believe that is what's going to happen. I'm seriously considering cancelling the service and continue to do it myself. I know I'm just venting,but WTF over.

They need to check the charging system to verify it is not frying the battery or not charging it before they can replace it under warranty.

I've had the same thing happen to me with a non-ford brand.

 

[Horse]

They need to check the charging system to verify it is not frying the battery or not charging it before they can replace it under warranty.

I've had the same thing happen to me with a non-ford brand.

Thanks

 

[Razorbak86]

Well folks ,against my better judgement I decided to die the warranty route. I removed the battery and called the local Ford dealership. I just wanted a new battery but they insisted that the vehicle had to be brought in. They arranged the tow thru Ford roadside service. I must admit I am very apprehensive that they will get the vehicle and tell me since I removed the battery that it voids warranty and they will fix it for a price. I was told that even though without a battery I can't get it out of park that it can be safely towed, I'm not so sure. I honestly believe that is what's going to happen. I'm seriously considering cancelling the service and continue to do it myself. I know I'm just venting,but WTF over.

There is a procedure in the Owner's Manual for manually releasing the Brake Shift Interlock. It's detailed here.

For those who don’t want to dig through the links, it’s covered in the Owners Manual on the following pages…

 

[Horse]

There is a procedure in the Owner's Manual for manually releasing the Brake Shift Interlock. It's detailed here.

Thanks I thought their must be a procedure I was focused on the electrical side

 

[RHeinz]

As a post scrip, I have had to many bad experiences with dealer service.

From past experience, I too am fearful of dealer service. Having the windshield (adhesion) recall completed was EXTREME TRAMMA for me!!!.. I am pleased to report however, that the recall was completed flawlessly.

Good luck with your battery. The charging system does need to be checked however along with the electrical system for “bleeds”.

 

[Horse]

From past experience, I too am fearful of dealer service. Having the windshield (adhesion) recall completed was EXTREME TRAMMA for me!!!.. I am pleased to report however, that the recall was completed flawlessly.

Good luck with your battery. The charging system does need to be checked however along with the electrical system for “bleeds”.

They have it now, and the Bronco has many bleeds. I have aftermarket accessories that also bleed, I f measure it at 400ma. I may have to consider a dual setup or just a dual use deep cycle battery once warranty expires.

 

[JBlanco]

Start/Stop is hell on the batteries. My 2018 F150 had 1 battery replaced under warranty at 1-year for low amps, then 6-7 months later the replacement battery dead shorted at a stoplight when I was out of town. When I say dead, I mean DEAD. No flashers, nothing. Of course I put he truck in park to restart it so I couldn't push it out of the way which made me really popular during rush hour. Had to buy a battery at Autozone to replace it and of course warranty was like "tough luck, not factory anymore."

Bottom line, if you can turn off start/stop, do it.

But it saves you $1.35 in gas every year!!

 

[Horse]

But it saves you $1.35 in gas every year!!

And 100$ a month in wear and tear and much aggravation .

 

[Horse]

Well I'm pleased to say my Eeyore moment has come and gone and that the battery was failed a d was covered by warranty, absolutely no dealer service issues. My fears were groundless.thank all of you for your insights and advice.

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