2010 FFH 12v battery, which model is it actually?

[Mr.Nobody]

When I searched at parts.ford.com with my VIN, it actually showed two models of 12v battery shown as "fit", BXT67R and BAGM96R.  I think the factory one is the 67R IIRC, is this 96R an updated version of it?  96R is around 200, while the 67R is about 160 around my local dealerships.

 

Thanks a lot.

 

[bbf2530]

22 hours ago, Mr.Nobody said:

When I searched at parts.ford.com with my VIN, it actually showed two models of 12v battery shown as "fit", BXT67R and BAGM96R.  I think the factory one is the 67R IIRC, is this 96R an updated version of it?  96R is around 200, while the 67R is about 160 around my local dealerships.

 

Thanks a lot.

 

 

Hi Mr.Nobody. My recommendation would be to ask the Parts Department at your local Lincoln Dealership for the correct part number for a 2012 FFH battery. Have your VIN handy, as that is how they properly cross reference the correct parts for a vehicle.

They will give you a price and part number. Then you can negotiate pricing with them, or take the part number and shop around for a better price.

 

Let us know how you make out and good luck.

[drolds1]

The owners' guide for your car specifies BXT-67R as correct.  That's the OE battery. BAGM-96R is a different battery, not an updated version.  The former is a lead-acid battery, while the latter is an absorbed glass mat battery, as evidenced by the model number prefix of 'AGM.'  See the Motorcraft battery chart:https://www.macheforum.com/site/attachments/motorcraft_battery_specification_chart-pdf.12361/

AFAIK, Ford only uses AGM batteries in cars that are equipped with idle stop/start.  Note that they're rated at 500 CCA while the 67R is rated at 390 CCA.  The hybrid does not use the 12V battery to start the car, so the higher CCA is not required.  The AGM battery has a higher CCA rating to account for the additional demands placed on it in frequent restarting.  That also accounts for the higher price.

 

As you can see from the chart, the 2 batteries have differing group numbers, hence different dimensions.  To make the 96R battery fit your car, some modifications to the holder would be necessary. IDK if that's doable.  Perhaps some 1st-gen Hybrid owners will chime in, or you could ask on the Ford Fusion Hybrid Forum.  I seem to recall some posts from years ago about this, but I'm not sure about that.   Did you search out of curiosity, or do you need a new 12V battery?  Have you ever replaced it?

 

It's up to you if you want to go with the simple solution of OE battery or the additional expense and trouble making the AGM model fit.

Edited August 11, 2023 by drolds1

[MikeFusionH]

i have a 2010, bought it used in 2017 with about 85,000 now has 130.000 and no issues at all.  shortly after buying it I replaced the OEM battery with the 96R, modification to make it fit was not all that difficult since the tray is plastic.  the 97 R is 590 CCA as opposed to the oem which was 390 CCA.  I did use a large zip tie to secure it since the oem holder would not work but i don't remember exactly why.  i know it is not a 'starting' battery, but the 200 extra CCA's just sounds better to me.  MORE POWER!!!

[drolds1]

[andyross]

With a Hybrid, protection from deep-cycle usage is more important that raw max amperage.

[povertymobile]

I just replaced the battery in my 2010 FFH. Group 67R is the battery in the owners manual and it fit without any modification. The previous Motorcraft battery made it 8 years and I replaced with a 67R battery from O'Reilly Auto.