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Average life of factory battery?


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I just noticed that my van still has the original battery after 9 years.  It's dated Nov of 2010.  I noticed the other 2010-2013 Transit Connects I looked at had Ford batteries.  Can these batteries be expected to last unusually long, or should I start looking for a replacement before my next road trip?

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My truck started and drove fine until I stopped driving it every day.  Then when I went to drive it once a month, or every 6 weeks, I needed a jump start.  I probably could have gone right back to driving it every day, and the alternator would have charged it right back.  

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If the car starts fast then the batteries seem to last along time.  If you have a drain say a charger that recharges drill batteries or runs a refrigerator then the shrinking capacity becomes apparent. Four to seven years is all that i get. 

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