Factory Battery? How long did yours go?

Discussion in 'General Truck Discussion for all Generations' started by VanoFord, May 22, 2012.

Factory Battery - How long did it last?

  1. Less than 2 yrs

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  2. 3 yrs

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    23.1%

  3. 4 yrs

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    7.7%

  4. 5+ yrs

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    61.5%

  5. Aftermarket Brand w/ atleast 4+ yrs

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  1. May 22, 2012 at 2:45 PM #1
    VanoFord

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    So I bought my truck new in May of 06. I still have the original factory battery, which I think is pretty good. 6+ yrs and still cranks right up. How long did your factory battery last?

    For you aftermarket battery guys, how long have you gone w/ an aftermarket brand? list the brand and timeline please.
     
  2. May 22, 2012 at 2:50 PM #2
    01f1502wd

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    Atleast 3-4 yrs on factory, then ...

    4-5 yrs on a die hard platinum. Died b/c of me screwig around with lights and switches n stuff

    And now im on the same kind.


    And boom goes the dynamite.
     
  3. May 22, 2012 at 2:55 PM #3
    Darth Bama

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    4 years for my Ford battery. About 3 1/2 for the Duralast Gold that was in it. I only had to pay 25.00 for the replacement battery so I can't complain.

    The longest I've ever gotten out of a factory battery was my wife's old 2000 Beetle GLS. Her battery went out about 5 years after we bought it.
     
  4. May 22, 2012 at 3:02 PM #4
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    My battery just went out a few weeks ago, when i pulled it out it was the factory Motorcraft battery. It lasted 4 years.
     
  5. May 22, 2012 at 3:34 PM #5
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    7 years and still counting....
     
  6. May 22, 2012 at 3:50 PM #6
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    DAMN, are you using one of those battery minders are something. :jester:
     
  7. May 22, 2012 at 3:57 PM #7
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    Wife's 2002 Mazda Tribute needed a new battery last month,
    bought that vehicle new in November 2001.
    I'd say 10 years + was pretty good
    for a Motorcraft battery.
     
  8. May 22, 2012 at 3:58 PM #8
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    Damn, what are some of y'all doing to get your batteries to last that long???? The most I've ever gotten out of a battery was 6 years.
     
  9. May 22, 2012 at 4:03 PM #9
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    I am on a optima red top as of now. Only 2 years on it so far. Got it so I would have plenty for all my lights / amps/ compressors/ alarm, stuff like that


    J.Wal
     
  10. May 22, 2012 at 4:07 PM #10
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    My 97 had the factory battery in it when I got it and still when I got rid of it. So that thing was 15 yrs and still going strong
     
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