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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.