I'm thinking about changing the stock battery to a AGM type battery

[rocks]

All these battery issues (especially in the 1.5L) have me thinking about going to an AGM battery before possible issues. No guarantee the issue won't happen with an AGM battery but it seems virtually no issues with the AGM. It's a terrible feeling knowing the issues the stock battery has in many cases here.
I'm taking a 1500 round mile trip at the end of the month and I would hate to possibly have an issue on the road. Anyone change to an AGM without having a battery issue?
I'll add that many decades of vehicle buying and this is the first time a possible breakdown is in the back of my mind.

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[Dude]

@rocks .. Which AGM Battery are you considering? There’s a few AGM Battery manufacturers and my friends with AGM Batteries reported varying results; one failed after 6 months (that was 2 weeks ago after a record summer above 110° and was not in a bronco sport).

 

[rocks]

@rocks .. Which AGM Battery are you considering? There’s a few AGM Battery manufacturers and my friends with AGM Batteries reported varying results; one failed after 6 months (that was 2 weeks ago after a record summer above 110° and was not in a bronco sport).

I haven't really looked at brands. I'd probably let my dealer service do the change if I decide to do it. It's hot and humid here but not 110. I guess I can ask for a specific AGM brand because the dealer would get the battery from an outside source.The change is more of a peace of mind thing.

 

[rocks]

I may change the battery to an AGM after my trip. I figure I'll have just over 2K miles and will go with an oil change to full synthetic at the same time.
It has been a long time since I had to change a battery, I don't keep vehicles long. I was hoping to now.
Can the dealer save presets in the head unit today with some type of gadget?

 

[thomasm23]

All these battery issues (especially in the 1.5L) have me thinking about going to an AGM battery before possible issues. No guarantee the issue won't happen with an AGM battery but it seems virtually no issues with the AGM. It's a terrible feeling knowing the issues the stock battery has in many cases here.
I'm taking a 1500 round mile trip at the end of the month and I would hate to possibly have an issue on the road. Anyone change to an AGM without having a battery issue?
I'll add that many decades of vehicle buying and this is the first time a possible breakdown is in the back of my mind.

The OEM battery in your vehicle was supposed to be an AGM battery. I have a 21 OB and it was shipped with the AGM battery.

Ford had supply issues and could not get enough AGM batteries for the Bronco Sport and had to start using conventional lead acid batteries.

 

[rocks]

The OEM battery in your vehicle was supposed to be an AGM battery. I have a 21 OB and it was shipped with the AGM battery.

Ford had supply issues and could not get enough AGM batteries for the Bronco Sport and had to start using conventional lead acid batteries.

Very interesting! I assume you have had no issues with it.

 

[jamaicandave]

My 2022 BS is equipped with an advanced flooded battery. In my work I have seen OEM AGM batteries dropping like flies. When it's time to replace my battery I'll go AGM but not until the quality is better.

 

[rocks]

My 2022 BS is equipped with an advanced flooded battery. In my work I have seen OEM AGM batteries dropping like flies. When it's time to replace my battery I'll go AGM but not until the quality is better.

Oh man, you just put a pin in my balloon.

 

[Black Rob]

All these battery issues (especially in the 1.5L) have me thinking about going to an AGM battery before possible issues. No guarantee the issue won't happen with an AGM battery but it seems virtually no issues with the AGM. It's a terrible feeling knowing the issues the stock battery has in many cases here.
I'm taking a 1500 round mile trip at the end of the month and I would hate to possibly have an issue on the road. Anyone change to an AGM without having a battery issue?
I'll add that many decades of vehicle buying and this is the first time a possible breakdown is in the back of my mind.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

 

[thomasm23]

Very interesting! I assume you have had no issues with it.

96,000 miles. I already had it replaced with another Motorcraft AGM.

 

[rocks]

96,000 miles. I already had it replaced with another Motorcraft AGM.

You had an AGM.

 

[thomasm23]

You had an AGM.

All Bronco Sport models are supposed to have an AGM battery from the factory.

 

[rocks]

All Bronco Sport models are supposed to have an AGM battery from the factory.

So you feel it's a better battery for the BS. Not many issues with the AGM vs. the lead acid battery.

 

[RSH]

My 2021 Badlands had a regular lead acid FoMoCo battery, it started giving up at 19k miles by causing all kinds of electrical errors, non working auto start stop, random no start and stalling episodes. Battery was replaced under warranty with a Motorcraft AGM, have not had any electrical issue's since replacement, it has only been 4k miles, we'll see how long it holds up.

 

[Bucko]

All these battery issues (especially in the 1.5L) have me thinking about going to an AGM battery before possible issues. No guarantee the issue won't happen with an AGM battery but it seems virtually no issues with the AGM. It's a terrible feeling knowing the issues the stock battery has in many cases here.
I'm taking a 1500 round mile trip at the end of the month and I would hate to possibly have an issue on the road. Anyone change to an AGM without having a battery issue?
I'll add that many decades of vehicle buying and this is the first time a possible breakdown is in the back of my mind.

It's not just a 1.5L issue.

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