Motorcraft battery question..

[drj02]

What is the largest CCA Motorcraft battery we can use without modification? I have heard there are 2 versions. I will be replacing my battery soon and didn't know which part number to ask for. I wanted to stay with Motorcraft. Thanks.

[chapel1]

The Motorcraft Battery I used is a BXT65-650 which is a 100 month battery.

[JUST 1BULLITT]

COOL! GOOD to know; I'm sure I'll have to be replacing my OEM Battery sooner vs. later... :bigcry: (CAN'T complain though; after nearly 7 YEARS of loyal SERVICE! :beer:)

[DOOM]

I'll be replacing mine this month too!
When i get the part # i'll post it up.

[gilby04]

After 6 winters, I replaced my original BXT-65-650 with a BXT-65-850 in my DTR this past December.
Physical dimensions of both are identical.
Cost at Ford dealer was $119.99 ($20 more than BXT-65-650), plus $7.50 core charge.
Hope this helps with your selection.

[Glenn]

Don't waste your money on the BXT65-650 get the 850 as gilby stated. I bought the 850 last year - much more powerful battery.

Glenn

[babbage]

+1 on the 850 - are those "vent free" - do the new Motorcraft 850 CCA's have removable top caps to vent hydrogen or so you can add water??

[DOOM]

Don't waste your money on the BXT65-650 get the 850 as gilby stated. I bought the 850 last year - much more powerful battery.

Glenn

This is the one I'm running in my Vic. (since 03)
very strong even after all these years!

This is the one that will be going in the marauder as well! :up:

[dohc324ci]

Same one I purchase 850cca is what is now recommended anyhow.

[Marauder386]

I have the 850 standing by once my Optima red top decides to kick off ...


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[TAKEDOWN]

Old thread alert, but....

Just replaced my OEM battery with the Motorcraft BXT-65-850 version and I'm sure I'll get many years out of it. Quality brand, they're just being humble!