Battery Insulation

[drjeff]

Why did the dealer leave the battery insulation in place when delivering my 2018 Expedition in AZ? I would think the last thing you would want in AZ is the battery to heat up without the ability to dissipate that heat.

 

[sjwelds]

Battery insulation keeps the engine heat away from the battery.

 

[powerboatr]

yup

 

[edizzle]

Why did the dealer leave the battery insulation in place when delivering my 2018 Expedition in AZ? I would think the last thing you would want in AZ is the battery to heat up without the ability to dissipate that heat.

are you a real DR?

 

[drjeff]

Yes, but does that help explain the insulation around the battery?

 

[edizzle]

to insulate the battery from the engine heat!

 

[benyl]

Insulation keeps things hot and keeps things cold. It’s a thermal barrier.


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[drjeff]

Thank you for explaining the concept of insulation. LOL The reason I asked this question is that when I relocated to AZ with my previous Expedition, I was told when replacing my battery the insulation will cause a battery to fail sooner in the AZ heat but last longer in the cold North.

 

[st381183]

Batteries do have shorter lives in dry desert heat, but that’s a function of the climate. The heat eats tires, alternators, and batteries, and interiors. A quality battery will last you 3-4 years. I’d rather buy batteries than deal with rust any day of the week.

 

[Spoiledhappywife]

In Arizona it’s typically 2 years. I’ve been able to replace my Ford batteries under warranty for years. I wish they would last longer but it’s typical for our heat.

 

[edizzle]

I’ll keep my average summer temp of 78!!!!

 

[st381183]

Yeah but in AZ, 78 degrees is their average WINTER temperature.

 

[Spoiledhappywife]

That’s true. Over the weekend we had 80 degree weather. This week we should hit 110. Gotta love it.

 

[edizzle]

Yeah but in AZ, 78 degrees is their average WINTER temperature.

Yeah that is pretty sweet!!!