Battery finally went - what to replace with?
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twobjshelbys
GT Owner
What he said. That's a pretty good life for an original. My dodge truck got 9 on its original and lived outside all of its life
AJB
GT
shelbyelite
PERMANENTLY BANNED
- May 10, 2007
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Sears platinum are discontinued as others have said. Sucks as they were a great replacement. We just put in an order for the odyssey so will tell you how it works out...
PL510*Jeff
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Howard
GT Owner
I believe a Sears equivalent is available from battery wholesalers. AGM in the correct size. I bought mine from Electro Battery in Pompton Plains, NJ. Like the Sears (I think) the unused battery posts face forward and should be capped with plastic covers to avoid shorting to the chassis, especially during the awkward installation. My battery came with the covers.
Howard
Howard
33Bravo
GT Owner
Xcentric
GT Owner
tpraceman
THEE GT OWNER
SteveA
GT Owner/B.O.D
4 years and still going strong (always on a tender) for a Optima red top from Costco. They are the same as the original Ford battery for about 1/3rd less.
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tpraceman
THEE GT OWNER
Dang it. 2 optimas junk.
Changed from factory tender to
New Battery Tender on second one.
Mothers day wish "GT ride to church" not going to happen.
Anyone have part number for any other solution???
Changed from factory tender to
New Battery Tender on second one.
Mothers day wish "GT ride to church" not going to happen.
Anyone have part number for any other solution???
andymlow
GT Owner
fjpikul
GT Owner
Tom, Sears no longer carrys the proper replacement. There is a long thread here somewhere about the proper battery options. AutoZone has one too, endorsed by Wally (CobraR1939)
Buyer Beware!
Gentlemen,
The Optima factory Ford battery that came in my Ford GT was a great battery that lasted over 7 years. The replacement Optima that I ordered from my Ford dealer lasted only two years before it was completely shot. I used to swear by Optima batteries and it is the only brand that I used in my boat and all of my cars. A couple years ago Optima moved their manufacturing operations to Mexico and started using recycled lead, recycled plastics, and battery acid sourced from China. The quality of their product has gone completely to hell. I have purchased 10 Optima batteries over the last three years and all 10 of them have gone bad. One of the two Optima batteries in my boat split and leaked battery acid into my engine compartment causing some fiberglass damage. I thought they were supposed to be dry cell and leakproof? I keep them all on battery tenders but it didn't make any difference.
The representative at my local Batteries Plus dealer told me that the only reason they still carry Optima batteries is so that they can warrantee all of the units that are going bad. They no longer sell them as a high-end battery as they have had such horrendous luck with them. Although I do accept the free warranty replacements I don't expect them to last long and I will never purchase another Optima battery whether it is sold by Ford or through a battery dealer. :thumbsdow
I used to be Optima's biggest cheerleader and one of their best customers. But it is now the last choice I would make and I highly suggest something other than Optima until they get their materials and manufacturing difficulties sorted out. All the best.
Chip
Gentlemen,
The Optima factory Ford battery that came in my Ford GT was a great battery that lasted over 7 years. The replacement Optima that I ordered from my Ford dealer lasted only two years before it was completely shot. I used to swear by Optima batteries and it is the only brand that I used in my boat and all of my cars. A couple years ago Optima moved their manufacturing operations to Mexico and started using recycled lead, recycled plastics, and battery acid sourced from China. The quality of their product has gone completely to hell. I have purchased 10 Optima batteries over the last three years and all 10 of them have gone bad. One of the two Optima batteries in my boat split and leaked battery acid into my engine compartment causing some fiberglass damage. I thought they were supposed to be dry cell and leakproof? I keep them all on battery tenders but it didn't make any difference.
The representative at my local Batteries Plus dealer told me that the only reason they still carry Optima batteries is so that they can warrantee all of the units that are going bad. They no longer sell them as a high-end battery as they have had such horrendous luck with them. Although I do accept the free warranty replacements I don't expect them to last long and I will never purchase another Optima battery whether it is sold by Ford or through a battery dealer. :thumbsdow
I used to be Optima's biggest cheerleader and one of their best customers. But it is now the last choice I would make and I highly suggest something other than Optima until they get their materials and manufacturing difficulties sorted out. All the best.
Chip
