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06-06-2016, 05:52 PM
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A NITEMARE IN MASS
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Ashburnham, Ma
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Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
My 04 Mach still sports the original battery after 12.4 years. I have 80,000 miles and it turns the motor over like a new battery. No sweeping of the gauges yet or anything. I charge the battery before starting it in the spring and never touch it again until next year.
Of course now the battery will die because I'm daring it to. I'm also on the original clutch but I'm guessing that's not uncommon. No signs of chatter yet so which will need to be replaced first. |
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06-06-2016, 06:35 PM
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700 HP Mach
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Orlando, FL
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
not I, you're lucky to get more than 3-4 out of one down here, the heat kills em
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06-06-2016, 07:23 PM
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And Leadfoot
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Easy Street
Posts: 6,466
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
Mine lasted 8 years. That's the longest any battery has lasted that I've had in a car. So I bought another Motorcraft. The battery that seems like junk to me is the Optima. Heard more than afew people say those only last 2-3 years.
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06-06-2016, 07:35 PM
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Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Joliet, IL
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
13 years and still going
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06-06-2016, 08:28 PM
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A NITEMARE IN MASS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Ashburnham, Ma
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
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 When mine does need replacing I'll get another Motorcraft. |
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06-06-2016, 08:31 PM
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A NITEMARE IN MASS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Ashburnham, Ma
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
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06-06-2016, 08:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Jersey
Posts: 442
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
yeah optimas are nothing buy problem, i used to sell them or would never ever recommend them
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06-06-2016, 10:54 PM
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Psycho Dog is Psycho
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Lewisville, TX
Posts: 1,989
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
Think mine lasted 10 years.
Still have the original clutch, but it is laying on the garage floor. Does that count? |
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06-07-2016, 09:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Delaware, Ohio
Posts: 1,504
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
My original finally gave up this Spring after 12 years. Once I got the new battery in there, I realized how slow my Mach had been cranking for the past several summers.
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06-07-2016, 11:34 AM
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Mach 1 Hot Rod Nut
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: North Florida
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
I'm on my 3rd now, the original lasted less than 3 years and somehow left corrosion on the battery box when I pulled it. No signs of leaking but somehow it did some damage.
My 1st red top Optima lasted 6 months past the warranty of 3 years and my second one I have now has been going for near 7 years. I do use a Battery Minder designed for the Optima Batteries now, so I'm sure that is why it has lasted so long in the Florida heat.
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06-07-2016, 01:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Forest City, Ia
Posts: 127
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
I still have the original 12 1/2 year old battery. 38,000 miles, and it still cranks over like new. The last few years, after being in storage for the winter, it would be drained and need to be charged by spring. However, last fall, I removed the negative cable before storing. This spring, it started right up. I assume the radio or computer must have a slight draw.
I will buy another just like it when it finally gives up the ghost.
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06-07-2016, 01:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Denham Springs La.
Posts: 107
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
My 04 still has the original battery. I have 7850 miles on my car.
I bought this car year and a half ago in Ohio. I just knew the first summer here would kill it. Still going strong. I put a .9 amp charger on it about every 2 to 3 weeks if I don't get a chance to drive it. |
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06-07-2016, 02:39 PM
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Original Owner
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 5,172
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
Mine was replaced in summer of 2011. Have an optima now. Had to go with a cheaper Parts store one in 2011, which made it 2 years. upgraded to the optima red top. Had to swap it out twice under warranty, latest one seems to be doing just fine. about a year old now...
Clutch was replaced only due to an unexpected throw-out bearing that destroyed itself at @ 65k...tore up the pressure plate fingers so i had to replace it then too. That was @ 2011 as well...
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06-07-2016, 05:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
changed mine in the fall..
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06-08-2016, 10:49 AM
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What's Shakin'
Join Date: May 2011
Location: St Albert Alberta
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
Just changed it this spring.
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06-08-2016, 10:50 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Raleigh , NC
Posts: 2,093
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
Just had to change mine last month!
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07-12-2016, 02:05 PM
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Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Clarksdale, Ms
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
I do. So far so good.
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07-19-2016, 12:00 AM
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Mach 1 enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Auckland New Zealand
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
me, 13000 miles.
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07-20-2016, 11:49 AM
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Laid Back
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,054
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
I have a 04 and had to replace it this spring...
Had a hard problem starting it in Feb (in storage w/ charger)...It would crank but didn't have enough juice to run the fuel pump. Weather warmed up and it started, but I didn't trust it any further...
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11-07-2016, 03:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Nottingham, UK
Posts: 44
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
Just found this thread whilst looking for specs for a new battery. Mine lasted 12.5 yrs and 80,000 miles. Best battery I've ever had.
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11-08-2016, 04:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Delaware, Ohio
Posts: 1,504
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
The funny thing is, I have a post earlier in this thread about replacing mine in June after 12 years. Bought a Motorcraft and is lasted all of three months. Just had to replace it after it tested with a bad cell.
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11-08-2016, 08:48 PM
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Registered Mach Abuser
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,695
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
Replaced mine in 2010 with an Itnerstate, no problems since.
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11-27-2016, 10:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Sussex, WI
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Re: Who still has the original battery in there Mach1
Original lasted 3 years. Second motorcraft lasted 9 years w/battery tender. New one last April. Time will tell on this one.
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