smr2112 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 Yea, almost same part as mine: BXT-99RT4-A(replaced by dealer under warranty May 2015 for a 2013 model FFH). So the Max thing I am sure is just for marketing/advertising/parts sales. You should be fineThe original part number on the 2013s as they came out of the factory was either BXT-96R-500 or BXT-96R-590 Ford's parts site is still showing both new/old ones available, but I doubt they sell it. I don't know reallyif it was the original batch of batteries that was bad, or the design of the battery - or both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lolder Report post Posted January 10, 2016 They have had problems from at least the Gen I 2010-12 FFH's first built and sold in 09 and maybe even the Gen I Escape hybrids from 04. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
md13ffhguy Report post Posted February 23, 2016 I joined the dead 12V battery club after just 28 months. Since I was over the b2b mileage, replacement was on me. Went out yesterday morning and the remote wouldn't open the door locks... I knew right away. Picked up a replacement from a local dealer - the new part number, with higher CCA, btw. Installed it last night. Funny that I get 36 months, unlimited miles, free replacement warranty with the new battery, but was limited to less than that for the original one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_h Report post Posted February 23, 2016 I joined the dead 12V battery club after just 28 months. Since I was over the b2b mileage, replacement was on me. Went out yesterday morning and the remote wouldn't open the door locks... I knew right away. Picked up a replacement from a local dealer - the new part number, with higher CCA, btw. Installed it last night. Funny that I get 36 months, unlimited miles, free replacement warranty with the new battery, but was limited to less than that for the original one. Sounds like the grim reaper has struck again... in April my wife's Energi will hit the 3 year mark and has not shown any symptoms at all (actually the only thing gone wrong in 3 years is the leather driver seat coming unlatched), but I will be at the dealer getting inspection and 4 recalls (15E03, 14S21, 15S16, 15R01) performed, I see the writing on the wall and would rather pay for the ounce of prevention now than to have her get stuck unexpectedly, so might as well get the 12V replaced then. 1 Hybrider reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
md13ffhguy Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Sounds like the grim reaper has struck again... in April my wife's Energi will hit the 3 year mark and has not shown any symptoms at all (actually the only thing gone wrong in 3 years is the leather driver seat coming unlatched), but I will be at the dealer getting inspection and 4 recalls (15E03, 14S21, 15S16, 15R01) performed, I see the writing on the wall and would rather pay for the ounce of prevention now than to have her get stuck unexpectedly, so might as well get the 12V replaced then.Yes, especially since the reaper seems to come without warning. I guess it's the nature of these batteries and how they're used. Not quite sure what to make of this situation just yet. Perhaps the new batteries will fare better. At least they'll be free if they fail before 3 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites