When to replace stock truck battery?

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Truck is a 2013 f150 manufactured in late 2012 still running on the original battery. Should I replace it now just in case, or is it likely to keep going another year or two?

[XBOW STALKER]

Typically last 7-8 years with the factory battery

[Pineywoods]

In my experience, about 4 years is about all I ever get out of one. I would replace it before we start getting cold snaps if it were me. The battery on my 2013 Titan lasted almost exactly 4 years...

[gonehuntin68]

If you drive basically every day, a battery will typically let you know right before it needs to be replaced by being sluggish to start the vehicle. If your worried about it, you might as well replace it as it probably doesn't have a lot of life left being 7 years old. The battery in my truck is also 7 years old but I wont replace it until I notice it not holding a charge like it should. If I was to go on a trip somewhere, I would replace it before the trip because I don't want to hassle it while on vacation, especially a hunting trip when I might not be around anyone else to give me a jump start.

[Bluetex]

Replace now, better than being stuck out in the woods

[Husker]

When to replace stock truck battery?

My 2013 f150 battery had to be replaced a month ago. The shop that did my oil change tested it and it showed failed. It had corrosion issues so I was ready to swap it out. It ate the positive end to the cable last year. I replaced and put anti corrosion gunk and it still was happening. They had a hard time getting the cables off so I was glad they were doing it for free. It took a good 40min for them to pull the old one out. If it had gone bad in my driveway not sure I could of freed it myself.
The heat is harder on batteries than the cold..4years is about all I trust a battery so I'd get it tested.


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[Mertzon Man]

I would replace it, my son has the same year model and no warning, just quit. Had a heck of a time getting it out due to corrosion at the terminals.

[Pullersboy]

Yeah, like others have said, about the most I ever get out of a battery is 4 years.

[S-3 Ranch]

On a gasoline engine 4-5 years? To be on the safe side
Diesel I would change 3-4 ! Not worth the risk of getting stranded

[BBRU]

Mine lasted 3.5 years

[Mayhem]

I replace batteries when they die.


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[TxAg]

My last work car was a 2013 Explorer. The battery died woth no warning. Lasted ~ 3 years

[Kingfisher789]

They make sophisticated battery testers today that can tell you how much is left in your battery. Most good shops have one.

[MasonCo.]

I replace batteries when they die.


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[SmTx]

Have to jump more than once I replace.