Junk Ford battery

[TexasMetallic5.0]

Never had a issue until about 30 mins ago. Went into a store and came out and Barry turned over and click click. Popped the hood and the positive terminal is all kinds of corroded. I didn’t have jumper cables but luckily this guy walking by stopped and I asked him to help me push start it. Drove about 20 mins to work and killed it and it started like always. Probably time to get a new battery and a battery terminal.

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[jamus34]

In all honesty 5 years is the average life of a battery. My WRX didn’t make it 3 years.

corrosion is a little more concerning but a brass brush and 5 min of elbow grease and you should be good.

 

[atomicpunk]

Clean the corrosion off the terminals first with baking soda and water before condemning the battery.

 

[Ock]

5yrs seems normal? i still have mine but its prob going to go soon.

 

[TexasMetallic5.0]

I’ll clean it off tomorrow and see what everything looks like. Usually a little corrosion doesn’t bother me, but this was greenish blue junk so thick I couldn’t even see the battery post or the terminal on the cable. Usually I’ll notice them getting weak when starting. No warning with this one. Probably doesn’t help that the battery is covered and I never take time to inspect it when I pop the hood.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Never had a issue until about 30 mins ago. Went into a store and came out and Barry turned over and click click. Popped the hood and the positive terminal is all kinds of corroded. I didn’t have jumper cables but luckily this guy walking by stopped and I asked him to help me push start it. Drove about 20 mins to work and killed it and it started like always. Probably time to get a new battery and a battery terminal.

This is an issue and Ford released SSM 48123 about battery terminal or battery cable corrosion, because it affects model years up to 2019 (not sure if there is a new SSM to cover later years yet). See the actual SSM PDF in the below link:
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/positive-battery-cable-corroded-off.126565/#post-3195853

 

[MAGS1]

With all the electronics in cars these days, 5 years is pretty good. My wife’s SUV battery started going after 3 years. My 2016 was still on the original battery when I traded it in in September but I think it was on borrowed time and wouldn’t be surprised if the dealer changed it out before reselling.

 

[ajsfirehawk]

On the chance you aren't aware, the corrosion insulates the battery terminal from the cable and won't allow current to flow, or enough current to flow. Proceed as Atomic Punk suggests. You can also use a scotchbrite pad to clean it up.

 

[TexasMetallic5.0]

Had a few mins to look at it, and cleaned it the best I could for the time being with baking soda/water and a wire brush. Still some left showing, but much better than before. Battery shows 12.5v on my meter, so I might be able to get away with just changing the terminal out for now and see how it goes.

 

[atomicpunk]

I would also pop the tops off the battery and make sure acid level is over top of the lead plates inside. Once they start to be uncovered the battery charge goes to shit also. I just use water that my basement dehumidifier collects.

 

[Skye]

FWIW, I've always replaced mine every five years, whether they've displayed any tells or not.

The battery cover is nice, but prevents an owner from doing a quick check of the terminals.

Batteries have only so many cycles/draws before they begin breaking down. Temperature extremes, hot or cold, but heat in-particular (increased resistance), can be very hard on the cells and plates.

Five years in Texas, some terminal corrosion, in a modern car with all the electronics. You got your money's worth out of that one.

 

[Rapid Red]

Never had a issue until about 30 mins ago. Went into a store and came out and Barry turned over and click click. Popped the hood and the positive terminal is all kinds of corroded. I didn’t have jumper cables but luckily this guy walking by stopped and I asked him to help me push start it. Drove about 20 mins to work and killed it and it started like always. Probably time to get a new battery and a battery terminal.

If the terminal cleaned up and does not show any signs of breaking down, or structural changes, then most likely it will be fine.

That green indicates the ALT is pushing all it has to keep the car running. 12.5 requires 100% constant ALT output to run the car. 14.5 full normal charge.

Bite the bullet and buy a battery, all these shenanigans trying to extend the life is, a waste of time.

There was a huge red flag waving you are ignoring.
"store and came out and slow to turn over the starter solenoid clicking NO start> jump-start drove about 20 mins to work and killed it and it started like always. "

Have, no battery cables, or AAA, you're going to end up the creek without a paddle.

Get a battery, here is a very good replacement

to be considered>

Check the specs before blowing it off.

Exact and better than the Ford product, and cost-effective for sure. These batteries will last 10 years.

 

[ice445]

I'd replace the entire positive cable if I were you.

 

[Rapid Red]

Not necessary, but am interested in the reasoning behind the post.

Cause it ain't making sense over here.

 

[ice445]

Not necessary, but am interested in the reasoning behind the post.

Cause it ain't making sense over here.

I'm just anal about stuff like that, once some amount of the cable is deleted via corrosion, it now can no longer flow the same amount of current. Sure it's probably only like 2-5% loss, but to me that's unacceptable on a newer car. But I do agree it's probably going to be fine if OP chooses not to do that.

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