RockwallRick Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 We still have the original battery in our Cmax, 5 years old, with 52k miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwallRick Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 I decided to be pro active and swapped out the original battery today. Saved about $50 by doing it myself. Hopefully we will be good for 5 more years!!!!! ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxA2 Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Mine was fine but 4 years old so I decided to get a new one. Got it from the dealer along with an oil change (and they forgot to reset the oil change sensor so they gave me a free tank of gas (12.5 gallons!). Costco doesn't sell that battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degrandbob Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 I have a 2017 Cmax Hybrid, with only 13,000 miles. What is the average price to replace the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Again, go to the quicklane.com website as the motorcraft tested tough max is currently on sale - $129.95. Add installation and tax and your likely around $160. +https://www.quicklane.com/en-us/savings/offer-details?offer=BT09Q Degrandbob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryB Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 According to this article (https://www.nsford.com/blogs/2500/driving-tips/how-long-do-hybrid-car-batteries-last/) a lithium ion battery *may last up to 200k, and will run $1000-$3000 to replace, excluding labor How is that so different to the quicklane info posted above? It would be great if it were only $160! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, MaryB said: According to this article (https://www.nsford.com/blogs/2500/driving-tips/how-long-do-hybrid-car-batteries-last/) a lithium ion battery *may last up to 200k, and will run $1000-$3000 to replace, excluding labor How is that so different to the quicklane info posted above? It would be great if it were only $160! MaryB, the C-Max has two batteries - a 12 Volt battery and a High Voltage Battery. This thread is about the 12 V battery which virtually all cars have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ModelAMike Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Can't let a good thread die, or my battery for that matter. But I finally replaced my regular battery at just over 8 years. I really wanted to replace it with another Motorcraft, after that outstanding performance, but no one had it in stock. I hope I get half that in this AutoZone battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr08 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Mine was about the same. My '13 had its battery replaced here back in December after it finally started giving up the ghost and required a jump start one day (also had some other telltale signs such as my IPC blanking out briefly on startup or the 'System off to save battery' message appearing briefly on startup). Best I could tell based on the internal battery age counter in the vehicle is it was possibly the one from the factory. At worst it was at least 4 1/2 years old or more as that's how long I've owned it and I haven't had the battery replaced in that time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowStorm Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Don't forget to reset the battery age counter. ptjones, C-MaxA2 and cr08 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZNB808 Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 On 3/13/2022 at 2:55 PM, SnowStorm said: Don't forget to reset the battery age counter. Hello, How to reset the age counter? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowStorm Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 A manual procedure is in this post. You can also use the Forscan software and an OBDII dongle (read the whole topic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogoodbum Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Just a few reminders on the 12v battery. In the USA there are only 3-4 major makers of auto 12v flooded lead acid batteries, regardless of the brand. Different brands are very likely to have the same maker. The 67R code battery is mostly only used in a limited number & years of Ford models, further increasing the odds of same maker/ different brand. Sadly this also increases the chances that a battery you buy may be NOS [new-old-stock]. It is suggested that a lead acid battery be installed & used within 6 months of being produced. If you need to replace your 12v be sure to check the date of production [not date of sale] before purchase. Different makers use different formats for date [MM/YY, YY/MM or other codes [letter for year]. Thanks for the read. Wojo, C-MaxA2 and Lacienega 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacienega Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 I bought my battery from Ford and it was fresh....actually got a much better price than from any other retailers to my surprise. So I suggest to check the price at your Ford dealer first before you get a new battery. Mike G 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr08 Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 8:31 PM, Lacienega said: I bought my battery from Ford and it was fresh....actually got a much better price than from any other retailers to my surprise. So I suggest to check the price at your Ford dealer first before you get a new battery. This. Mine was about $200 out the door at my dealer. Around $130 for the battery itself, the rest was labor and other fees/taxes. Won't find it too much cheaper at the normal auto parts stores for the battery alone. Lacienega and C-MaxA2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxA2 Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 $130 from my Ford dealer - battery and installation. I thought it was a good deal. I bought two used C-Maxs (one in 2018 - a 2016 - and one in 2020 - a 2017) and replaced the batteries after purchase just to have a 'clean slate' and know the age of the battery. My plan is to replace them after 5 years. I know they can last longer but I'd prefer 'safe over sorry' since I've had batteries quite a the most opportune times in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 My original CMax Hybrid low voltage battery lasted untill last week, 9 years. It was much easier to replace than if the Energy model. I am still trying to tell my car it has a new battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneb Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 Mine was still good at 8 years! But I replaced it for peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 I just replaced the original in our 2014 C-max Energi. $169 from Car Quest diehard 400 CCA (20 cca more than the Motorcraft) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelAMike Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 8 years. Bought new in Reno, Nv in 2013. Moved to Boise, Idaho area after 4 years. Never garaged. To be honest, after about 6 years, there were a few times when we went to leave, and the battery was "dead". Put the charger on it a few minutes, and off we went. Always thought that maybe a light was left on, because it was very rare. Just decided to not push my luck after 8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenmoment Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 That's been one of my few gripes with my Energi; why doesn't it keep the 12v battery topped up while it's plugged in? That would've saved me from more than half of my jump-starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowbar Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Mine lasted 9.5 years. Replaced it yesterday. Car bought new in March of 2013. Edited December 5, 2022 by lowbar Lacienega, ptjones, homestead and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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