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    Motorcraft Tested Tough Max battery

    Okay, so I'm about to drive off from Team Ford just about closing time for the shop on a Saturday after some mods had been installed, I notice unusual low voltages on my digital voltmeter. I show this to Scott, who tests the alternator, it's fine. He grabs a battery tester --- and the display says "replace battery."

    Crap-o-la.

    Scott takes me over to the service dept parts counter, a looksee around the parts bins, grabs a battery and is off to install it while American Express settles the bill with the parts guy.

    I was just happy as hell to be hitting the road with a sound battery. What Scott put in was a Motorcraft Tested Tough Max. Yawn, you say? How about a warranty that includes free replacement for 36 months, with a 100 month limited warranty that includes FREE TOWING if the battery fails within the warrenty period? Cool!

    http://www.genuineflmservice.com/default.asp?page=F3

    It's Motorcraft BXT65850.

    Best part was the discount. Thank you Scott!
    Last edited by Donny Carlson; 08-30-2005 at 07:11 PM.

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    I installed a Motorcraft BXT65850 last feb. $79.95. I have had excellent results with Motorcraft replacement batteries.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Oval
    I installed a Motorcraft BXT65850 last feb. $79.95. I have had excellent results with Motorcraft replacement batteries.
    Oops! Fixed a typo. Mine is a BXT65850 as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Donny Carlson
    Oops! Fixed a typo. Mine is a BXT65850 as well.

    I need all the cca I can get here in Wisconsin

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    Question Battery Replacement?

    Was just reading some posts about batteries. Some of you stated that you did not like the MotorCraft batteries, others did.

    I did some research and found that there is an InterState Megatron Plus #MTP-65 battery that lists for $95.95 and has 875 CCAs for our MM. Has anybody used an Insterstate battery before? Any opinions?
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    Super Duty

    When my stock battery died I replaced it with a Motorcraft Super Duty (65 series) 1000 CCA battery. This one has been taking all of the abuse that I can throw at it and then some. You have to specify the 1000 CCA since the ford dealership that I went to was completely unaware that these batteries existed.

    Current:
    2003 Mercedes S600 TT V12.
    525 RWHP
    645 RWTQ

    Stock W/programming.

    Previous owner of:
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    Silver Birch
    Born 06/03
    Heated seats- Light Flint
    6 disc changer
    Silverstars
    Trilogy Kit #22
    Ford SVT Cobra Engine (Longblock)
    17.0 PSI ( 455 RWHP / 488 RWTQ (3500- 4500 RPM) 425 FT/ LBS MIN.
    Alternative Auto tuning
    Accufab Cobra Throttle Body
    SCT 90MM MAF
    Addco front and rear sway bars
    Additional 24000 GVWR tranny cooler
    Baer brakes front and rear
    220 Amp police alternator (130 amp @ idle)
    "Stainless Works" Long tube Headers and complete exhaust. (Max HP gain= 57.9 @ 6,100 RPM)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Donny Carlson
    Okay, so I'm about to drive off from Team Ford just about closing time for the shop on a Saturday after some mods had been installed, I notice unusual low voltages on my digital voltmeter. I show this to Scott, who tests the alternator, it's fine. He grabs a battery tester --- and the display says "replace battery."

    Crap-o-la.

    Scott takes me over to the service dept parts counter, a looksee around the parts bins, grabs a battery and is off to install it while American Express settles the bill with the parts guy.

    I was just happy as hell to be hitting the road with a sound battery. What Scott put in was a Motorcraft Tested Tough Max. Yawn, you say? How about a warranty that includes free replacement for 36 months, with a 100 month limited warranty that includes FREE TOWING if the battery fails within the warrenty period? Cool!

    http://www.genuineflmservice.com/default.asp?page=F3

    It's Motorcraft BXT65850.

    Best part was the discount. Thank you Scott!

    To get the towing Warranty, do you have to have the dealer install it, or can you buy it off the shelf?
    '15 F250 CC 4WD 6.7L PSD
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    Interchange?

    Super Duty


    <HR style="COLOR: #dddddd" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->When my stock battery died I replaced it with a Motorcraft Super Duty (65 series) 1000 CCA battery. This one has been taking all of the abuse that I can throw at it and then some. You have to specify the 1000 CCA since the ford dealership that I went to was completely unaware that these batteries existed....I thought the 65 series has been around for years...the 24F Sears Gold in my '79 F150 is over 10 years old and still takes a full charge! I've never had an auto battery last over 4 years before. The Motorcraft batts are definitely good and have tested well in 'Consumer Reports'.
    1957 Custom 2 dr Sedan, 1979 F-series 14' U-Haul 330 XD, 1979 F150 4X4 428 PI/CJ heads/NP 435/4:11 axles-rear Det. Lkr., 1993 Grand Marquis, Y2K CVPI supercharged 5.4, 2003 MM

    The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GreekGod
    Super Duty






    <HR style="COLOR: #dddddd" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->When my stock battery died I replaced it with a Motorcraft Super Duty (65 series) 1000 CCA battery. This one has been taking all of the abuse that I can throw at it and then some. You have to specify the 1000 CCA since the ford dealership that I went to was completely unaware that these batteries existed....I thought the 65 series has been around for years...the 24F Sears Gold in my '79 F150 is over 10 years old and still takes a full charge! I've never had an auto battery last over 4 years before. The Motorcraft batts are definitely good and have tested well in 'Consumer Reports'.
    The 65 series (this is the case size) has been around for years. The Super Duty comes in a 900 CCA version. It is the 1000 CCA version of the Super Duty battery that the dealer was unaware of.

    Current:
    2003 Mercedes S600 TT V12.
    525 RWHP
    645 RWTQ

    Stock W/programming.

    Previous owner of:
    2003 Marauder - 300B
    Silver Birch
    Born 06/03
    Heated seats- Light Flint
    6 disc changer
    Silverstars
    Trilogy Kit #22
    Ford SVT Cobra Engine (Longblock)
    17.0 PSI ( 455 RWHP / 488 RWTQ (3500- 4500 RPM) 425 FT/ LBS MIN.
    Alternative Auto tuning
    Accufab Cobra Throttle Body
    SCT 90MM MAF
    Addco front and rear sway bars
    Additional 24000 GVWR tranny cooler
    Baer brakes front and rear
    220 Amp police alternator (130 amp @ idle)
    "Stainless Works" Long tube Headers and complete exhaust. (Max HP gain= 57.9 @ 6,100 RPM)

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    http://www.motorcraft.com/products.do?item=3

    Consumer Reports has Rated the Motorcraft Highly. What suprised me is that the Group 65 rated highest was the Pep Boys House Brand (Now an Energizer)

    Good to see you G Man. I still want to buy the car when you retire it
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    I'm about to replace my stock battery from 2000 with over 116,000 miles on the car. Still works, just doesn't have a lot of reserve for accessories without the engine running. Sounds like a Group 65 Motorcarft would be a good pick.


    John
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    Battery Specs.

    <CENTER>BCI Group Numbers, Dimensional Specifications, Polarity & Terminals </CENTER><TABLE cellSpacing=6 cellPadding=2 border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=bottom align=right><TH align=left>Group</TH><TH>L"</TH><TH>W"</TH><TH>H"</TH><TH>Lmm</TH><TH>Wmm</TH><TH>Hmm</TH><TH>Figure</TH><TH>Polarity</TH><TH></TH><TH align=middle>Terminals</TH></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>22F</TD><TD>9.5</TD><TD>6.9</TD><TD>8.3</TD><TD>240</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>211</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>22NF</TD><TD>9.4</TD><TD>5.5</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>240</TD><TD>140</TD><TD>227</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>24</TD><TD>10.3</TD><TD>6.8</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>260</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>L/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>24F</TD><TD>10.3</TD><TD>6.8</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>260</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>25</TD><TD>9.1</TD><TD>6.9</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>230</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>L/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>26</TD><TD>8.2</TD><TD>6.9</TD><TD>7.8</TD><TD>208</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>197</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>L/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>26R</TD><TD>8.2</TD><TD>6.9</TD><TD>7.8</TD><TD>208</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>197</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>26 - 70</TD><TD>8.2</TD><TD>6.9</TD><TD>7.8</TD><TD>208</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>197</TD><TD>10 & 17</TD><TD>C-LINE</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP & SIDE</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>27</TD><TD>12.1</TD><TD>6.8</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>306</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>L/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>27F</TD><TD>12.1</TD><TD>6.8</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>306</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>29NF</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>5.5</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>330</TD><TD>140</TD><TD>227</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>33</TD><TD>13.3</TD><TD>6.8</TD><TD>9.4</TD><TD>338</TD><TD>173</TD><TD>238</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>34</TD><TD>10.3</TD><TD>6.8</TD><TD>7.9</TD><TD>260</TD><TD>175</TD><TD>200</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>L/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>34R</TD><TD>10.3</TD><TD>6.8</TD><TD>7.9</TD><TD>260</TD><TD>173</TD><TD>200</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SA</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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    The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know.

    Confusion will be my epitaph...

    Home of the Berserker Marauder, one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury, held to be invulnerable...shirtless regardless of wounds...(possibly due to ingestion of psychotropic and hallucinatory drugs such as Fly Agaric Mushrooms)...

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    <TABLE cellSpacing=6 cellPadding=2 border=0><TBODY><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>61</TD><TD>7.6</TD><TD>6.4</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>192</TD><TD>162</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>62</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>6.4</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>162</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>63</TD><TD>10.2</TD><TD>6.4</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>258</TD><TD>162</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>64</TD><TD>11.7</TD><TD>6.4</TD><TD>8.9</TD><TD>296</TD><TD>162</TD><TD>225</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>R/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>65</TD><TD>12.1</TD><TD>7.5</TD><TD>7.6</TD><TD>306</TD><TD>190</TD><TD>192</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>L/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR><TR align=right><TD noWrap align=left>66</TD><TD>12.1</TD><TD>7.6</TD><TD>7.6</TD><TD>306</TD><TD>192</TD><TD>194</TD><TD>13</TD><TD>L/H-POS</TD><TH></TH><TD>TOP - SAE AUTO</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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    The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know.

    Confusion will be my epitaph...

    Home of the Berserker Marauder, one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury, held to be invulnerable...shirtless regardless of wounds...(possibly due to ingestion of psychotropic and hallucinatory drugs such as Fly Agaric Mushrooms)...

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    Quote Originally Posted by wchain
    To get the towing Warranty, do you have to have the dealer install it, or can you buy it off the shelf?
    It has to be dealer installed... at least where I bought it it did.

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    I was just happy as hell to be hitting the road with a sound battery. What Scott put in was a Motorcraft Tested Tough Max. Yawn, you say? How about a warranty that includes free replacement for 36 months, with a 100 month limited warranty that includes FREE TOWING if the battery fails within the warrenty period? Cool!
    No offense, but there's nothing cool or unique about that. Walmart, Sears, Autozone, etc... pretty much carry batteries that all have the 3 year full replacement / 100 month pro-rated warranty. The only part that's unique is the free towing, but since it's dealer installed, I wouldn't get that if I bought a Motorcraft / JCI battery. I don't trust the local stealership to even LOOK at the battery. These are the same guys that tell me "Black is the wrong color" saying that I should never have bought a blue or black Ford because the paint will peel off. Buy white / red anything other than blue or black.

    How old was the old battery? 3 years? My dad's experience with Ford factory batteries has been LESS THAN favorable. He bought a new 1981 T-bird off the lot in 1981 and after 3 months the battery crapped out leaving him stranded. He factory ordered a 1989 E-150 and the day after the 3 year warranty was up, his battery died leaving him stranded at work.

    I took the initiative and dumped the factory Motorcraft Group 65 850 CCA battery in the Vic at 3 months and replaced with a Sears DH Gold. The 2003 E-250 is still running the factory Motorcraft battery, and I understand MANY Panther owners run the factory battery for 7-8+ years w/o any problems. That is why I'm keeping a close watch on the state of charge periodically.

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