I have a 2015 F150 2.7L 4x4 XLT SuperCrew with 105,000 mostly highway miles. The truck starts every time, no matter the weather, and I’ve never had a battery warning or any issues. Is it typical for Ford trucks to go this long on the original battery? Should I go ahead and replace it now, or just wait until I see a warning light?
By the way, I’m still on the factory rotors too, probably because I barely use the brakes.
You’re definitely lucky. I’ve never had a battery last more than 4-5 years.
The truck won’t give you a warning light, it’ll just die. Three years is the longest I’ve ever gotten out of a battery.
Had an old battery die in a bad spot on a cold day—not fun. It wasn’t in an F150, but still, is it worth risking that?
My 2011 F150’s battery lasted 12 years. Still on the original brakes and rotors too. I even bought new brake pads 7 years ago, but when I took off the wheels, the originals were barely worn.
It’s kinda crazy, honestly.
I’ve never had one last more than three years.
You’re definitely on borrowed time. I once took my girlfriend out for a drive to the mountains, and when we got back to the car, the battery was completely dead. No crank, nothing. Now I just replace my battery on a schedule. Don’t wait for it to leave you stranded!
It’s probably time to change it. I’ve had some batteries last a long time, especially if the vehicle’s kept in a garage. My old Chevy van’s battery lasted 13 years, but one day it started slowly cranking and I knew it was time. Better to replace it now than get stuck somewhere.
I’ve got the same truck. Bought it a couple of years ago with 26k miles, and it’s still running on the original battery at 55k.
You’re lucky, but with the colder weather coming, you’re pushing your luck.
“Time bomb” is the phrase that comes to mind. It’s not a question of if it’ll die, but when. Sometimes you’ll see electrical issues before it fully dies, and sometimes it just stops working one day.
I replace mine every 5 years. That’s about how long they last, though it depends on where you live and how you use your truck.
My 2002 F250’s battery lasted a full decade.
Old batteries can actually damage your alternator. I have my battery checked for voltage and cold cranking amps every time I swing by AutoZone. If the cold cranking amps drop more than 20%, I replace it. Avoiding a $150+ tow bill is worth it.
Where do you live? Climate really affects battery life. I’m in Arizona, and the heat destroys batteries here. When I lived in Minnesota, the extreme cold did the same. If you’re in a milder climate and take good care of the truck, I can see a battery lasting 10 years.