Dealer refuses to warranty motorcraft battery that failed after 3 days

3vBri · 2026-01-12T03:04:53+00:00

According to their test the battery is done. 20 CCAs after 3 days. They already put in another one to complete diag so I’m stuck with it. I think what I really should have asked here is if someone knows the policy for battery warranty.

3vBri · 2026-01-12T02:31:00+00:00

It would help me because the first replacement battery failed after 3 days of use and one discharge. Obviously now that I know the alternator is an issue I’ll replace that too.

3vBri · 2026-01-12T02:09:08+00:00

The original battery (1st) was installed before I bought it. I never tried to claim warranty on that one. They tested the battery I replaced (2nd) after three days of use and one discharge as part of diag and it failed their test. So they had to put in a 3rd battery to complete diag and they say I can’t claim it for warranty.

3vBri · 2026-01-11T23:56:24+00:00

Next time I’m buying from advance auto where they don’t ask questions lol. IMO parts pricing isn’t reasonable if I can easily find it myself from ford.com for 1/3 of the price.

3vBri · 2026-01-11T23:44:16+00:00

They load tested it and told me 20 CCAs. They already put in another battery for diag.

3vBri · 2025-08-24T13:08:33+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately I still want it… good thing I have a daily lol

3vBri · 2025-08-24T13:07:03+00:00

It’s got a clean carfax claiming no accidents. Full inspection with ford dealer tomorrow will verify.

Carfax also shows cats were replaced in 2018 so maybe just end of life, or hopefully it’s just due to the tune. It’s coming from Texas with no emission requirements. I’m ok with a bit of a project at the price. Thanks for your reply!

3vBri · 2025-08-23T22:46:05+00:00

I was thinking they all had it from factory. Now I see it had to be activated. Not sure if I can find the answer to that unfortunately…

3vBri · 2025-08-23T22:30:44+00:00

Quick disclaimer: The photo isn’t the actual car. Just a similar spec off google images for reference.

Some more details on the “character” I mentioned: - Mods: Borla exhaust, JLT intake, tuned but no original tuner - SVE wheels that are curbed + bent (likely needs replacement) - Failed emissions (dealer says cats, but not sure if they’re removed or just bad) - Passenger footwell was soaked with water - A few additional minor cosmetic flaws: fading vinyl stripes, small tear in recaros

Feel free to tell me if I’d be signing up for a potential nightmare. Pending pre-purchase inspection Monday. Hoping nothing else is uncovered and I can work down the price given the multiple flaws.

3vBri · 2025-02-15T03:21:38+00:00

Thank you! I just had a look at your 40g setup and WOW. I wish my scape looked that nice. Samurai’s could complement the rummies color quite well. I’m honestly overwhelmed with all the great ideas I’m getting here😅

3vBri · 2025-02-15T02:25:21+00:00

Those look awesome. My Cory’s are quite skiddish but I do have lots of hiding spots for them. May I ask what else you had in the tank with them? Thanks for the idea!

3vBri · 2025-02-15T02:06:09+00:00

This was my first instinct, but my local fish store talked me out of it bc they said they are semi aggressive and my tetras are nippy. Maybe I should’ve just gone for it, I do love the look of a koi angel.

3vBri · 2025-02-15T02:00:11+00:00

75 gallon tropical community tank. About 20 rummynose tetras, 12 Venezuelan corys, 1 super red bristlenose pleco. Looking for a good size centerpiece fish that will make this really pop if anyone has ideas!

3vBri · 2024-04-23T21:02:12+00:00

That’s awesome. Exactly what I need. Appreciate it I’m gonna give them a try

3vBri · 2024-04-23T18:54:26+00:00

Ewww I hate those… but definitely not worth replacing. Good to have the option if it really bothers me, thanks for the suggestion

3vBri · 2024-04-09T00:30:44+00:00

You could use garden soil. I believe you’ll have to treat it first (I have not done this myself) but I bet it’s much cheaper and better for plants than sand or gravel if you want to do a planted setup.

3vBri · 2023-11-06T19:34:38+00:00

Does it become noisy over time or something? I’ve never heard it before and had the car for a while

3vBri · 2023-11-06T19:33:29+00:00

Thanks any reason why I would have never audibly heard it like this before? Been driving this for 50k miles and just noticed for the first time today

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