2018 gt 5 LT

[clarke]

Been in storage for 3months, been on battery charger and still no ignition lights or signs of life. Anyone had similar problems.

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[scollist]

If it is still the original battery it is probably totalled. The OEM ones supplied by Ford are total rubbish and rarely last more than 2 years. I had similar problem.

But the good news is that your Ford dealer is probably the best source of a replacement - as they supply Century batteries here is Australia as the new 'OEM' rather than the rubbish they build the cars with. So check them out first - I got one about 18 months ago for about $210. It was a Century DIN53LX MF - which are about $275 or so at SuperCheap and Autobarn.

 

[PKs]

Been in storage for 3months, been on battery charger and still no ignition lights or signs of life. Anyone had similar problems.

Shane is correct in probably just a knackered battery but does it still unlock. I have experienced with mine sometimes that after having it on charge for a week or so nothing happens when I first push the start button. Try again and it starts like normal. I do have the Century battery which is in good condition.

 

[DRU842]

Check the battery leads. Mine were trash after 4 years and missed by the dealer, when they replaced the battery.

 

[snake bite]

I think how much you drive it makes a massive difference with the life of the battery. Mines a daily and I've done 53000km and coming up for 5 years ownership in September 16 and I still have the original battery with no issues at all. I don't think the factory 1 is that bad. Having said that I use century batteries on all my other cars and they are great, ill replace the mustang one with a century when the time comes

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